Production Operator- Third Shift

Continental Mills • Effingham, IL

71d • $20

About The Position

The Krusteaz Company is looking for a Third Shift Production Operator to join our Effingham team! The Production Operator is responsible for supporting all areas of production involved with packaging dry food products according to customer and company specifications, packing, trucking, stacking, counting, wrapping, weighing, cleaning, and operating machinery on a rotating basis. Essential Functions: Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous food processing experience is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and other MS systems.
• Must be flexible to work any shift when required, and work overtime when necessary.
• Must be able to lift up to and including 50 lbs.
• Must be able to pass basic reading/arithmetic test, physical agility test, background check, chemical screening and reference check prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Implement applicable data collection methods to assure Process Quality results are as accurate and meaningful as possible.
• Report all necessary production information and data related to inventory, KPI's, SPC, Run Strategy and any other necessary information when required.
• Ensure that all work completed in the processing area meets all requirements of Process and Compliance Quality, Food Safety Programs and HSE.
• Take preventive action where needed to protect any product in the facility from contamination.
• Manage all bag dump/processing functions as it relates to producing a finished product.
• Ensure quality checks on ingredients used in the processing of the finished product.
• Provide training to employees as changes or new methods arise.
• Participate actively in the preventive maintenance system.
• Perform other necessary tasks as directed by management.
• Operates packaging equipment (baggers, metal detector, check weigher, etc.) and process control systems.
• Performs regularly scheduled sanitation tasks.
• Assist with rail car / bulk unloading tasks.
• Coordinate with previous shift to ensure continuity.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance (starting at $60-$95/month for employee-only coverage on the PPO Plan or starting at $30-$45/month for employee-only coverage on the HDHP)
• 401(K) matching
• 3 weeks of paid time off
• 10 paid holidays
• 1 paid personal holiday
• Company provided life insurance and disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Healthcare saving account
• Voluntary accident insurance
• Voluntary critical illness insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees