Production Operator I - APC

LGI Homes•Sublette, KS

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Operator I operates production and packaging equipment under the supervision of the shift supervisor to help ensure a safe, sanitary food-production environment and high-quality products. The role handles product processing, packaging, equipment cleaning and operation, quality monitoring, documentation, material movement, and general plant upkeep. Operators may work day or night shifts on 12-hour schedules, including weekends and holidays, with overtime as needed. The position requires frequent physical activity, including standing, walking, bending, reaching, climbing, and lifting or moving materials. Work takes place continuously in plant and equipment or maintenance areas, with occasional work in confined spaces and at heights. The operator follows company and regulatory requirements, food-safety and quality policies, GMPs, SOPs, and sanitation and safety procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED certificate.
Ability to prepare and operate packaging machinery.
General knowledge of production or manufacturing methods.
Ability to read gauges and legibly record data according to established procedures.
Ability to learn to handle inedible protein materials using established sanitary procedures and practices.
Ability to understand and follow work procedures, including required sanitary and safety guidelines.
Ability to read, write, and speak English to prepare and understand logs and schedules and communicate with coworkers.
Ability to operate a forklift and pallet jack.
Basic math skills.
Ability to move throughout the plant and sustain physical and mental effort while climbing, sampling, and cleaning equipment and work areas.
Ability to remain calm and professional during peak periods, troubleshoot malfunctions, and notify appropriate staff about problems beyond the normal scope of work.
Ability to cooperate with staff, handle multiple tasks, work overtime as necessary, and assist in all work areas.
Willingness to accept changing assignments and perform tasks independently or with others; maintain a positive, professional attitude and work ethic; and adhere to company values and ethics.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including frequent lifting and moving of materials and continuous work around moving machinery and equipment.

Nice To Haves

Previous work experience in agriculture, production, or manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Operate production equipment under shift-supervisor direction, including packaging equipment and dryer/evaporator systems and associated equipment.
Monitor product volume, temperatures, processing times, pressure, gauges, machinery, and bag-house operation; notify the supervisor when readings or conditions are out of specification.
Understand product types, sources, handling procedures, and product flow.
Receive product; start, operate, shut down, and clean production equipment.
Collect hourly production readings, including color, moisture, and temperature, and ensure charts and paperwork are complete and properly documented.
Prepare packaging bags using the established labeling and numbering system; print packaging labels; fill, weigh, seal, sample, and palletize product.
Operate forklifts and pallet jacks to move pallets and products.
Maintain safe, clean, organized production areas and perform general housekeeping.
Follow company food-safety and quality policies, SOPs, GMPs, and applicable regulatory, safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.
Perform elementary mechanical and carpentry repairs as instructed by supervision.
Participate in continuous and process improvement, anticipate problems, and implement solutions within the role's scope.
Protect customer, company, vendor, and employee information.
Support plant goals and objectives and maintain cooperative working relationships and communication across departments.
Assist in all work areas, take on additional responsibilities, and perform assigned tasks independently or collaboratively as needed.