Production Flex Crew

Hy-Vee•Ankeny, IA

About The Position

The Production Operator sets up, tears down, and operates beverage manufacturing machines in accordance with established procedures and guidelines. The role works in a fast-paced, high-speed production environment and may require work across all production areas. The operator supports production requirements and quality standards, maintains a clean and safe work area, and works cooperatively with the production team to meet quotas and goals. The position reports to the Production Supervisor and has daily contact with the facility leadership team. The role requires adherence to safe work practices, standardized work, HACCP, and Good Manufacturing Practices. Operators assist with setup and cleanup, monitor equipment, report machinery issues and safety concerns to management, and help ensure proper equipment startup and consistent product quality. Work is primarily in a temperature-controlled environment, with occasional exposure to extreme weather temperatures. Duties may be performed in an office and receiving dock and can involve deadlines, multiple tasks, and areas of limited mobility.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-speed environment.
Ability to work alongside others as part of a production line team.
Reliable and punctual.
Flexible schedule and willingness to work to completion of the job.
Willingness and ability to work overtime as needed, including weekends.
Ability to use logical thinking and solve problems.
Physical ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force repeatedly and up to 40 pounds frequently to move objects.
Ability to stand and walk for 8–10 hours per day.
Visual ability to see at distances of less than 20 inches to more than 20 feet, with or without correction, and depth perception, color vision, and field of vision.
Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, reach, stand, walk, pull, lift, grasp, feel, talk, hear, and perform repetitive motions.
Ability to climb, bend, and lift and work in areas of limited mobility.

Nice To Haves

Previous warehouse experience.

Responsibilities

Set up, tear down, and operate machines according to established procedures and guidelines.
Perform necessary pre- and post-operational activities to ensure proper equipment startup.
Work in all areas of production as needed, including setup and cleanup responsibilities.
Ensure production requirements and standards are consistently met.
Maintain a clean and safe work area; observe safety guidelines and report safety concerns to management.
Operate machinery correctly and maintain it with care; report machinery issues to management.
Work cooperatively with the production team to meet quotas and goals.
Assist management with procedures to ensure product quality and contribute cost-cutting ideas.
Follow standardized work and safe work practices in a continuous improvement environment.
Practice HACCP and Good Manufacturing Practices.
Follow written and verbal instructions.