Production Operator

The Wright Group•Modesto, CA

14d

About The Position

Production Operator 1 is an entry-level production position responsible for safely and accurately producing finished products according to batch tickets, established procedures, SOPs, GMPs, food safety requirements, and quality standards. Operators may be assigned to Blends, Spray Dry, Super Coat, or Rice operations. The role involves learning assigned production processes and equipment, completing required documentation, maintaining product quality, and supporting efficient plant operations under the direction and guidance of the Production Lead and experienced production personnel. There are no direct reports. The position is based in a warehouse and manufacturing environment and may involve exposure to raw materials, food ingredients, dust, odors, and other manufacturing-related conditions. Appropriate personal protective equipment is required for certain duties. Employees must be able to safely operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment, regularly lift and move containers or boxes weighing up to approximately 55 pounds, climb stairs, and stand for approximately 7–8 hours per day. The operation can run 24/7, and responsibilities may involve variable hours, nights, weekends, overtime, and holidays, as well as work in other departments as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or one to two years of job experience.
Forklift certification required.
Must be able to read and comprehend production documents, scales, safety manuals, SOPs, and other written materials in English.
Must successfully pass a company-administered mathematics and computer skills assessment for the Production Operator 1 position.
Must be willing and able to comply with all company safety guidelines and requirements at all times.
Must be available to work nights, weekends, overtime, and holidays.
Ability to safely operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment.
Ability to regularly lift and move containers or boxes weighing up to approximately 55 pounds repetitively.
Ability to climb stairs and stand for extended periods, approximately 7–8 hours per day.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of experience working in an industrial production environment is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Safely and accurately produce assigned batches while following SOPs, GMPs, food safety and human safety requirements, and company policies.
Set up and start mixing tanks, blenders, and other assigned production equipment according to established procedures.
Obtain, review, and understand documentation required to produce assigned batches.
Verify that the correct ingredients, materials, lot numbers, and quantities are used for each batch.
Safely operate mixers, scales, meters, pumps, forklifts, manual pallet jacks, and other assigned equipment.
Follow laboratory instructions regarding batch approval, adjustments, and additional production requirements.
Perform basic quality control checks, including measuring, weighing, sealing, package counts, and evaluating product and package appearance.
Perform required pre-operation and post-operation inspections and report abnormalities or concerns.
Complete required batch paperwork and other production documentation accurately and on time.
Perform housekeeping in assigned areas and assist with housekeeping elsewhere in the plant as needed.
Move empty pallets, bags, ingredients, and other supplies using forklifts, manual pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment.
Package products and assist with packaging operations when assigned.
Work cooperatively with others and assist in areas outside the primary assignment when needed.
Complete required training and develop proficiency in assigned production processes and equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.