Production Operator – 3rd Shift –9:30PM-6:00AM

C.H. Guenther & Son•Dallas, TX

About The Position

The Production Operator supports food manufacturing by operating production equipment, monitoring processes, and maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in the production area. The role follows established quality, safety, and food-safety standards while helping meet production schedules and targets. The operator maintains production, batch, and inventory records in the Redzone production reporting system and assists with inventory management, stock replenishment, and material handling. The position works collaboratively with production team members, supervisors, technicians, and quality control personnel, including coordinating task handovers between shifts. Overtime and non-standard hours may be needed, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. The work environment includes exposure to dust, fumes, odors, noise, vibration, seasonal weather conditions, and physical and mechanical hazards. The job requires standing, walking around the office, warehouse, and plant, lifting and carrying packages up to 50 pounds, fine dexterity, and frequent reaching, kneeling, crawling, and twisting. The operator is expected to demonstrate, promote, and exemplify the Company’s Core Values.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Familiarity with food safety regulations (FSA, USDA) and quality assurance practices (GMPs).
Ability to safely and effectively operate production equipment and machinery.
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions and procedures accurately.
Good communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Physical stamina and ability to lift and move heavy objects as required.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to lift and carry packages up to 50 pounds and perform the stated physical activities, including standing, walking, reaching, kneeling, crawling, and twisting.

Nice To Haves

Vocational training or certification in food production or manufacturing.
Previous experience in food manufacturing or a similar production environment.

Responsibilities

Operate production machinery and equipment, including mixers, ovens, filling machines, and packaging equipment.
Set up machinery according to production specifications and ensure it functions properly.
Monitor equipment and production flow, and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
Conduct quality checks on raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods.
Follow SOPs and GMPs for product assembly, packaging, and labeling; report quality deviations to the supervisor or quality control team.
Follow OSHA safety protocols, use appropriate PPE, participate in safety training, and promptly report hazards or incidents.
Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of production areas, equipment, work surfaces, and storage areas.
Follow equipment cleaning and sanitation procedures, and dispose of waste and by-products according to company policies and regulatory requirements.
Follow production schedules and plans to meet targets and deadlines; monitor output and identify opportunities to improve efficiency.
Communicate production-efficiency issues to the supervisor and collaborate on solutions.
Maintain production logs, batch records, and inventory records in Redzone.
Assist with inventory management, stock replenishment, and material handling.
Collaborate with production team members, supervisors, technicians, and quality control personnel to achieve production goals.
Communicate with team members to coordinate work and task handovers during shift changes.
Work overtime and non-standard hours as needed, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Demonstrate, promote, and exemplify the Company’s Core Values.