1st Shift Production Operator

Hormel Foods Family of Companies•Sparta, WI

About The Position

The Production Operator performs necessary duties and operates equipment safely, sanitarily, and productively to produce quality products. The role works in an assembly-line environment and includes handling raw materials, filling and packaging containers, operating labeling equipment and forklifts, and cleaning and sanitizing equipment. Operators follow company policies, safety rules, Standard Operating Procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, and ISO9001 procedures, and report potential equipment maintenance needs to a supervisor. The normal schedule is 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with overtime as needed on Saturdays. The stated pay rate is $22.05 per hour. Working conditions may include exposure to airborne particulate and cleaning agents, confined-space entry, and climbing to high heights.

Requirements

Able to stand for extended periods.
Able to work in an assembly-line environment.
Physically able to lift 55 pounds continuously.
Able to work overtime when needed.
Able to read and understand instructions.
Basic computer skills.
Able to maintain a forklift license.

Responsibilities

Safely operate assigned equipment.
Scan and dump raw product into processing equipment.
Fill containers and verify product weights against required specifications.
Operate labeling equipment and place a band or seal on containers.
Package and stack finished product containers for shipping, using pallets as needed.
Operate a forklift to move product safely.
Clean and sanitize equipment as necessary.
Observe and report possible equipment maintenance needs to a supervisor.
Follow company policies, safety rules, Standard Operating Procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, and ISO9001 procedures.
Assist with other duties assigned by a supervisor or management.