Harlan Functional Proteins Production Operator - 3rd Shift

LGI Homes•Harlan, IA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Operator assists various areas within the plant while maintaining efficient production processes according to GMP and customer specifications. This role involves working in different production workflow areas, including dumping, grinding, processing, packaging, and finishing. The operator will also assist in maintaining food safety and quality practices, operating forklifts and pallet jacks, and ensuring a clean and organized work environment. Basic maintenance and clean-up activities are also part of the responsibilities, including proper storage and care of equipment and general cleaning of production areas.

Requirements

High School Diploma or G.E.D. certification preferred.
Stable work history in areas such as agriculture, production, or manufacturing preferred.
Ability to follow written/verbal instruction and communicate effectively with personnel
General and specific knowledge of machinery and ability to assist in preparing equipment for operation and/or tear down production operations.
Accurately and completely abide by company good documentation procedures for recording required data and paperwork related to HACCP, GMPs, SSOPs, and SQF.
Sustained physical effort required to move throughout work areas, climbing steps, ladders as required, and walking around equipment.
Must be able to distinguish if food safety violations or product quality issues occur and resolve immediately or, if unable to resolve immediately, contact appropriate plant management (i.e. the Production Supervisor and/or the QC Manager).
Knowledge and ability to: Learn how to operate new equipment/machinery
Read gauges and record data in legible manner in accordance with established procedures
Handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Interpret and work from oral and written instructions
Perform basic math calculations
Legibly document data for record keeping purposes
Implement all safety techniques and mandated sanitary rules and regulations in accordance with established policies and procedures
Cooperate with all Essentia staff
Remain calm and professional
Work daily and overtime as necessary
Assist in other work-related areas as required
Operate all necessary plant and office equipment required to accomplish job duties
Problem-solve
Must be at least 18 years of age due to nature of work (heavy machinery)
Maximum frequent waist to floor lift of 5 lbs.; Maximum occasional waist to floor lift of 50 lbs.; Maximum frequent bilateral carry of 5 lbs.; Maximum occasional bilateral carry of 50 lbs.: Maximum occasional horizontal push/pull force of 50 lbs. of force; Maximum occasional vertical push/pull of 25 lbs. of force: Occasional grasping of 55 lbs. of force; Occasional 2-point/3-point/lateral pinching of 5/8/10 lbs. of force; Frequent forward/lateral reaching; Occasional above shoulder reaching; Occasional sitting; Frequent standing; Frequent walking; Frequent stair climbing; Occasional ladder/equipment climbing; Occasional squatting; Frequent bending; Occasional stooping; Occasional twisting.

Nice To Haves

Stable work history in areas such as agriculture, production, or manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

Work in various areas of production workflow including all tasks and appropriate documentation of the following: Dumping / Grinding / Processing Packaging / Finishing
Assist in ensuring fundamental food safety and quality practices are maintained to achieve food safety and quality objectives and to support ongoing improvements of food safety programs.
Operate forklifts and /or non-motorized pallet jacks as required.
Assist in maintaining a clean, safe and organized work environment.
Perform basic maintenance and clean-up activities as follows: Proper storage and care of equipment used during production in accordance with the company safety guidelines and regulations.
Regularly sweep and occasionally hose production and other areas.