1st Shift Production Operator

External • Tulare, CA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Operator ensures that assigned areas are clean, organized, and operating under discipline according to standard operating procedures. This role is crucial for driving the production process to meet customer specifications, quality, and food safety standards. The operator will manage production targets through effective control of the manufacturing process, communicate effectively with the team, and ensure health and safety requirements are met, fostering a positive safety culture. The position requires embodying the company's way of working, core values, and promoting a culture of ownership and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Aptitude for automated mechanical processes with good troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communication, math, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work multiple shifts and/or schedules.
• High School diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• Must consistently showcase the desired behaviors that represent our Core Values.
• Must follow hygiene and safety guidelines, including wearing protective gear (gloves, hairnets, etc.).
• Must be able to stand for hours with frequent bending, reaching, and lifting.
• Repetitive hand and arm movements required.

Nice To Haves

• One-year related experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure assigned areas are clean, organized, and operating under discipline.
• Operate according to standard operating procedures.
• Ensure limited water is used when cleaning with the “clean as you go” principle.
• Ensure effective hand over with the next shift.
• Drive the production process to ensure products meet customer specification, quality, and food safety.
• Ensure production meets targeted outputs through effective control of the manufacturing process.
• Communicate effectively with the entire team.
• Ensure health and safety requirements are fully met and a positive safety culture is maintained throughout the line.
• Represent the company's way of working through behaviors and characteristics in the Operating Model and Core Values.
• Walk the talk always using the looking eyes, attend to issues as and when they happen.
• Promote the company culture of employees being owners rather than just employees.
• Follow the principle of “will I do this to my home?”
• Other duties as assigned.
• De-kitting the line.

Benefits

• Pay scale takes into account skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
• Equal employment opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED