Operator - Production (Production)

Freshpet Talent Acquisition•Ennis, TX

15h•$22

About The Position

The Production Operator makes fresh pet foods as part of a team operating production equipment. The role moves ingredients through the cooking process and packages ready-to-eat meals for delivery. The position is based in a refrigerated food-manufacturing environment and is listed as dayshift, with a base rate of $21.70.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of production experience in manufacturing; food or beverage industry experience is ideal.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Solid problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Ability to work in a refrigerated 40-degree food-manufacturing environment.
Ability to frequently lift, push, and pull 50 pounds without assistance.
Ability to frequently kneel, squat, bend, stoop, twist, and reach overhead with repetitive motion.
Ability to spend significant time standing on the manufacturing floor.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft D365 ERP and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Perform duties with a safety-first approach and support a safety-first culture.
Process and cook raw meat, vegetables, and dry ingredients.
Manually load ingredients and operate machines using computer terminals and PLC touch screens.
Package cooked product in plastic packaging, pack it into boxes, palletize it, and shrink-wrap it.
Record product data throughout the shift, including cooking times and temperatures, batch ingredient verification, and finished-product counts and inventory.
Start up, assemble, disassemble, change over, and shut down processing machinery and production-line equipment.
Operate all machines in the processing area.
Weigh and stage ingredients for batch making.
Accurately complete paperwork related to production schedule inventory, the HACCP plan, and quality standards.
Follow relevant SOPs and corrective action procedures.
Clean and sanitize machine parts, equipment, and other areas.
Ensure food-safety standards, including GMPs and the HACCP plan, are followed by the employee and fellow employees.
Follow established company policies and the Employee Handbook.
Perform other duties as assigned.