Production Operator I

Meijer, Inc.•Tipp City, OH

32d

About The Position

As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you're provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family - take care of your career and your community! Please review the job profile below and apply today! This position will be responsible for the safe operation of food manufacturing equipment, ensuring formulas are accurate and completion of necessary paperwork.

Requirements

High School education or GED preferred
Must be able to read and write English to an 8th grade level
Must be detail oriented
Must be able to effectively work in a team environment
Ability to work in a fast paced, multifaceted environment
Ability to work independently
Ability to work a flexible/off shift schedule
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
Must be able to work from heights

Nice To Haves

Previous food manufacturing experience preferred

Responsibilities

Operate and monitor HTST, UHT, and batching systems to ensure correct product flow, temperature, pressures, and specifications
Use the HMI operating system to execute recipes, monitor process parameters, and document production data
Perform line startups, changeovers, CIP (Clean-In-Place), and SIP (Sterilization-In-Place) procedures
Troubleshooting equipment and communicate issues to maintenance and leadership
Follow all safety policies, GMPs, and food safety/quality standards (SQF, HACCP, etc.)
Work closely with ODA (Ohio Department of Agriculture)
Accurately weigh, measure, and add ingredients according to batch recipes
Complete production logs, downtime records, and quality checks
Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, and Production teams to ensure smooth operations
Maintain a clean and organized work environment
Operate specific equipment within a designated area.
Meet daily production goals and requirements
Responsible for product quality and makes adjustments to equipment as necessary
Ensure weights and formulas are accurate
Proper completion of required paperwork
Follow GMP's, CCP's and QCP's at all times
Immediately report food safety and/or maintenance concerns to appropriate team leaders
Train and Instruct other team members how to properly operate equipment
Must adhere to all safe work practices and rules