Production Operator - ICC

Byrne Dairy • Syracuse, NY

262d • $19 - $23

About The Position

The Production operator is responsible for completing assigned duties to ensure customer, team member, and vendor satisfaction. The Production operator does this by operating production equipment to dispense dairy and non-dairy products. The Production operator is also responsible for cleaning, sanitizing, setting up, monitoring, and maintaining equipment. The Production operator completes these functions to support the manufacture of dairy-related products.

Requirements

• A minimum of GED or High School Diploma is required.
• Mechanical skills related to the operation of equipment are preferred.
• Must be able to work in varied temperature ranges.
• Must be able to stand for long periods.
• Ability to apply basic to complex mathematical concepts such as adding, counting, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, and knowledge of weights and measures.
• Understand and respond appropriately to basic to complex employee, vendor, and customer inquiries.
• Read, write, and communicate using English language sufficient to perform job functions.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for achieving assigned goals in the areas of production, safety, quality, performance, and cost.
• Notifies others of mechanical malfunctions to increase productivity and equipment capabilities and begins to identify areas where operators can assist in resolving concerns.
• Responsible for complying with GMPs, SOPs, corporate and/or plant policies, rules, and regulations.
• Clean and sanitize equipment according to established operating procedures and checklists.
• Set up, operate, and monitor production line equipment, ensuring compliance with quality standards and scheduled checks.
• Ensure continuous material supply to equipment for uninterrupted production.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the immediate work area, using personal protective equipment when handling chemicals.
• Monitor assigned equipment for production quality and promptly report any problems or issues to the manager.
• Document and update all required logbooks and checklists related to quality and production processes.
• Learn and master all production equipment processes within the Ice Cream Center (ICC).
• Covers breaks and lunches and other staffing needs as assigned by their supervisor/lead.
• Compliant with all legal requirements concerning dairy processing and safety on their assigned shift and reports concerning their supervisor/lead.
• Works safely and reports safety concerns promptly to their supervisor/lead and takes corrective actions as necessary to ensure a safe environment.
• Responsible for reporting food safety problems, initiating action, and supporting SQF by maintaining food safety and quality.

Benefits

• Hourly rate of $19.50 USD per hour
• Full-Time position
• On-site work environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED