Production Operator I- 2nd Shift Packaging (Sparks, Nevada)

Now Foods•Sparks, NV

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Operator I performs basic operations and changeovers on production lines and equipment, meeting safety, quality, and efficiency goals. The role follows work instructions and standard operating procedures for equipment setup, operation, sanitation, and changeover; troubleshoots issues and performs minor machine maintenance; conducts routine quality checks; and helps keep production running safely and efficiently. Duties may span packaging, processing, and general utility work, including preparing and weighing ingredients, operating processing and packaging equipment, documenting production information, moving and tracking inventory, and transporting materials or finished goods. The operator may train coworkers on basic manufacturing processes and participates in safety activities and continuous-improvement efforts. The position works in manufacturing areas at both the 391 and 395 Bloomingdale facilities. Work involves moving mechanical equipment, ingredients and products, and exposure to powders, liquids, allergens, dust, herbal aromas, and moderately loud noise. Some areas require hearing protection, and designated areas contain strong magnetic fields that may pose a danger to people with certain medical implants.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and six months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certification as a Machine Operator in one to three Packaging and/or Processing areas, in any combination.
Demonstrated ability through certification to operate packaging and processing equipment to standards; set up, run, and adjust machines; conduct timely quality checks; perform minor maintenance; complete paperwork accurately; and sanitize and change over equipment.
Solid knowledge of machine capabilities and manufacturing processes, with the ability to troubleshoot and adjust machines.
Ability to consistently meet quality, safety, and efficiency goals.
Good problem-solving and time-management skills; ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, maintain urgency, and change tasks or work centers as business needs require.
Strong teamwork and communication skills, attention to detail, and consistently high-quality work.
Ability to train employees on basic manufacturing processes, including machine setup and operation, paperwork, GMPs, and safety.
Ability to work in Packaging and Processing at both the 391 and 395 Bloomingdale manufacturing facilities.
Ability to follow company policies and procedures, including safety requirements, and maintain conduct consistent with company core values.
Ability to safely operate powered industrial trucks and other equipment and maintain necessary certifications.
Ability to communicate professionally and effectively verbally and in writing; read and understand safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, correspondence, and SOP manuals; and complete required written and electronic records truthfully and legibly.
Basic arithmetic skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and calculating rates, ratios, and percentages; ability to understand weights and measures and use digital and balancing scales.
Ability to apply common-sense reasoning to written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and solve problems.
Basic understanding of mechanical principles and ability to operate hand-operated electronic lifting equipment (Interthor).
Ability to obtain certification to operate powered pallet jacks and Interthor stackers.
Basic computer and data-entry skills, including use of systems or applications such as Excel, Word, PCDA, and Oracle.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, to support the business.
Ability to perform the listed physical tasks, including standing and walking; using hands; reaching; crouching or half-kneeling; ascending and descending stairs and ladders; lifting up to 50 pounds; and pushing, pulling, grasping, and moving materials and equipment.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience operating blending/processing and/or packaging machines or equipment.
Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably food or pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Perform basic production line and equipment operations, setups, and changeovers according to work instructions, standards, and SOPs.
Prepare work areas at the start of shifts and clean them at the end of shifts or production runs; clean or sanitize food-contact surfaces between product changes.
Ensure materials and supplies are available, using lift trucks, hand jacks, and other equipment when appropriately certified.
Operate, troubleshoot, and adjust equipment; clean and assemble equipment according to SOPs; perform minor maintenance and escalate mechanical issues to Maintenance when needed.
Conduct regular quality checks and inspect ingredients, filled containers, and finished products against specifications.
Complete pre-flight checklists, daily reports, production tickets, mix tickets, logbooks, sanitation paperwork, and electronic tracking records accurately and legibly.
Train employees on basic departmental manufacturing processes, including machine setup and operation, paperwork, GMPs, and safety, as needed.
Identify and recommend improvements to efficiency, quality, and safety; participate in root-cause analysis and continuous-improvement initiatives.
Attend and participate in pre-shift huddles and comply with safety requirements, GMPs, SOPs, work instructions, and required use of personal protective equipment.
In packaging, inspect filled containers and finished product, assist coworkers with machine setup and cleaning, and stack, mark, pack, and transport finished product.
In processing, examine products for identity and impurities; weigh and mix ingredients; follow batch instructions using processing equipment; report concerns with batch instructions; and keep Quality Control and R&D informed about ingredient quantities and potential product improvements.
Track inventory needs, help order and deliver inventory to production areas, inspect materials for damage, and escalate issues to supervisors and Quality Control.
Verify product orders and quantities moved; use a handheld scanner to move inventory electronically; store products in appropriate locations; and transport materials and finished products between departments.
Determine storage and stock locations with consideration for temperature, humidity, height and weight limits, turnover, floor-load capacity, and available space.
Report workplace incidents promptly, communicate hazards and safety concerns, provide and accept peer feedback on safety, and participate in safety teams or activities.