Production Operator III (2nd Shift 3:00pm-11:30pm)

Comar•Rancho Cucamonga, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time position for a Production Operator III on the 2nd shift, working from 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm. The role involves operating machines for packaging functions, both assembly and downstream automation. Quality and safety are paramount, and the operator will be responsible for maintaining high production rates and quality standards. Additional responsibilities apply to SQF Certified Sites, including understanding cGMPs, food safety, and quality systems. The position requires adherence to all plant guidelines, including Health, Safety, Quality, and GMP. The company is actively hiring and offers competitive pay and benefits.

Requirements

High School or Vo-Tech School graduate and 5+ years production operations experience.
2-year technical degree or 3-5 years’ experience with machines that perform one or more packaging functions, both assembly and downstream packaging automation equipment.
Read, understand and follow documents such as safety rules, operating & maintenance instructions, and procedures.
Apply basic math skills: add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
Carry out instructions provided in written, oral, or visual/diagram form.
Ability to use measuring devices such as Comparator, Dial indicator, Go/No Go gauges.
Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with demonstrated ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and demands.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend information provided.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in an ISO 9001 and/or 13485 manufacturing environment.
Experience leading process improvement initiatives or projects.
Basic understanding of the cGMPs and Good Hygiene Personnel Practices.
Thorough understanding of all Company policies, including GMP’s and safety policies, HACCP & SQF.

Responsibilities

Use established documentation, tools, quality and production concepts in accordance with established safety procedures, to set up, start up and run machines that perform one or more packaging functions, both assembly and downstream packaging automation equipment.
Effectively operate equipment as required.
Maintain good quality and high production rates.
Establish process parameters in various secondary operations equipment as needed.
Use applicable hand tools and air tools, to perform sampling, set up, start up and running production functions.
Troubleshoot and fix minor mechanical issues.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Adhere to and communicate to others all plant Health, Safety and Quality guidelines and GMP.
Perform Basic Sanitation Functions.
Notify SQF Practitioner and/or Supervisor of any repairs or adjustments that are required.
Perform all duties necessary to meet Company, and or Regulatory Requirements / standards as prioritized by the Company, HACCP, and SQF.
Notify SQF Practitioner/Quality Manager or any other Management personnel of ANY Food Safety or Quality issues.
Identify problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the raw material, processes, quality system, or safety system, by performing Production/Quality Checks as assigned.
Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product, processes, quality system, or safety system.
Execute and follow the HOLD SOP.
Control further processing or delivery of nonconforming product in terms of Food Safety and Quality issues until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.
Follow all Food Fraud/food Defense Policies while on company property.
Adhere to safety policies.
Maintain a clean and safe work area and report any unsafe conditions to supervisor.
Wear company issued personal protective equipment (PPE) such as uniforms, gloves, hairnets.
Log in to DELMIAWorks (formerly IQMS) and enter production data and complete production forms (batch record).
Onboard, develop and train Production Operator I & II.
Prioritize, plan, organize and coordinate work with Production Operator I & II as needed.
Lead quality improvement projects.
Effectively communicate with supervisor.