Production Operator III

LGI Homes•Sublette, KS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Promote safety, maintain a sanitary food environment, and ensure that only the highest quality product is made. This role involves operating production equipment, monitoring processes, performing cleaning and basic maintenance, and ensuring compliance with food safety and quality policies. The position requires a strong understanding of product flow and handling procedures, as well as the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Requirements

Ability to prepare and operate all machinery associated with job tasks.
General knowledge of production/manufacturing methods.
Ability to read gauges and record data in a legible manner and in accordance with established procedures.
Ability to learn to handle inedible protein materials in accordance with established sanitary procedures and practices.
Ability to understand and follow established work procedures, including mandated sanitary and safety guidelines.
Must be able to read, write and speak in English to prepare and comprehend logs, schedules, and communicate with fellow employees.
Must have good communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to operate forklift/pallet jack.
Ability to perform basic math skills.
Ability to move freely throughout plant with sustained physical/mental effort to climb, sample and clean equipment and work areas.
Ability to remain calm and professional during peak periods.
Ability to troubleshoot malfunctions and situations as they arise, notifying appropriate staff of problems beyond scope of normality.
Ability to cooperate with all staff.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to work daily and overtime as necessary.
Ability to assist in all work areas.
Takes on additional responsibility when both big and small tasks need to be done.
Firmly adheres to the values and ethics of APC.
Willing to work with others, collaborating and compromising when necessary, promptly share relevant information with others.
Is open to changing situations and is willing to perform all tasks when and where assigned.
Able and willing to perform task and duties independently.
Maintains a positive and professional attitude and work ethic.
Follow all GMPs and work in a manner consistent with all corporate, regulatory, food, safety, quality and sanitation requirements.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED certificate preferred.
Previous work experience in agriculture, production, or manufacturing preferred.
Proficient computer skills.
Ability to perform elementary mechanical and carpentry repairs throughout plant as instructed by supervision.
Assists maintenance with repairing/replacing motors and pumps throughout the plant.

Responsibilities

Operate production equipment under the supervision of the shift supervisor.
Nano-filtration, UV or dryer operation (Job dependent).
Monitor and document product volume, temperatures, times, and pressure readings.
Connect pipes and hoses.
Adjust valves and operate pumps.
Clean dryer spray nozzles and tips.
Monitor gauges, take solids readings and clean outside of all equipment using chemicals (caustics, acids, and hot water).
Monitor equipment to ensure proper function and operation.
Understand product flow and handling procedures for each processing procedure.
Process plasma in nano-filtration room, connect pipes, operate electrical pumps and clean equipment.
Assist with the change out of membranes as needed.
Maintain a safe, clean, organized work area throughout the facility.
Maintain general housekeeping of production areas.
Ensure all charts are properly documented according to company and regulatory regulations.
Ensure all paperwork is done correctly and completely.
Operate pallet jack and forklift.
CIP silos and equipment.
Comply with and follow company food safety and quality policies.
Sample product in accordance and adherence to all SOPs, procedures and quality requirements, document, and report raw material that is out of specification.
Perform elementary mechanical and carpentry repairs throughout plant as instructed by supervision.
Engage in continuous improvement and process improvement.
Anticipate problems and implement solutions.
Demonstrate good judgment in safeguarding customer, company, vendor and employee information.
Assume responsibility for the attainment of plant goals and objectives.
Maintain cooperative working relationships and communications with employees from all other departments and peers.
Assist maintenance with repairing/replacing motors and pumps throughout the plant.