Production Operator

Algood Food Company • Lawrenceburg, KY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Algood Food Company is a premier U.S. packer of private-label peanut butter, jellies, and preserves. The Production Operator supports the company’s core values while monitoring, operating, and adjusting production equipment to meet production goals. This hourly, non-exempt role is based in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, and works on a four-day alternating schedule, with possible shifts running Monday through Saturday from 3:30 p.m. to 3:30 a.m., 4:30 p.m. to 4:30 a.m., or 5:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. The position reports to the Production Supervisor and has no direct reports.

The operator is responsible for operating and monitoring production-line machinery, identifying and reporting malfunctions, staging packaging and materials, completing documentation, maintaining cleanliness, and following food-safety procedures. The role requires attention to safety, quality, and efficiency, communication with supervisors and fellow operators, and flexibility regarding overtime. Work takes place indoors in an environment with fluctuating seasonal temperatures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to speak, read, and write in English.
• Ability to read and write, perform mathematical calculations, understand instructions and schedules, and follow good manufacturing practices in a food-manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of various packaging equipment on retail production lines.
• Ability to operate equipment to safety, quality, and efficiency standards.
• Ability to interface with PLCs to control and operate equipment effectively.
• High initiative, good attendance, and ability to work as a team player.
• Ability to be flexible regarding work hours and overtime.
• Ability to maintain concentration under frequent time pressures and interruptions, and sustain visual attention for extended periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift or carry 35 to 50 pounds.
• Ability to occasionally reach, squat, kneel, climb, push, or pull.
• Ability to use necessary office equipment, including computer software and hardware.
• Must comply with all health and safety requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of production experience preferred.
• Food-industry experience is a plus.
• Experience with RF scanners is helpful but not required.
• Experience driving a sit-down forklift is highly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and adjust production-line machinery, promptly identifying machine malfunctions or output issues.
• Stop machines and immediately report malfunctions.
• Assist with rework during idle production periods.
• Complete required documentation in a timely manner.
• Stage and load packaging for products scheduled on the line.
• Perform ongoing cleaning and sanitation of equipment throughout the shift.
• Inspect materials, ingredients, and inventory to ensure food-safety procedures are followed.
• Maintain open communication with management and supervisors.
• Coordinate breaks and lunches with other operators and the supervisor.
• Locate and stage materials as needed.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.

What This Job Offers

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