Production Operator- Second Shift

The Krusteaz Company Careers•Effingham, IL

About The Position

The Krusteaz Company is seeking a Second Shift Production Operator for its Effingham team. The role supports production and packaging of dry food products according to customer and company specifications. Work includes processing dry mix; packing, trucking, stacking, counting, wrapping, and weighing products; cleaning; operating machinery; data entry and recordkeeping; using a forklift to transfer product; and filling or emptying semi-trailers. Operators work safely and legally in accordance with GMP food safety standards and applicable safety protocols, and help protect product quality and the health and safety of employees, vendors, and visitors. The operator manages bag-dump and processing functions, performs quality checks on ingredients, operates packaging equipment and process-control systems, and carries out scheduled sanitation tasks. The position also includes preventive maintenance participation, rail-car and bulk-unloading assistance, reporting production and inventory information, training employees on new methods or changes, and coordinating with the previous shift. Duties and assignments may change as business needs require. This is a Monday–Friday second-shift role, scheduled from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., with possible overtime. The listed wage is $21.28 per hour, plus a $1.25 shift differential, and the role may be eligible for an incentive of up to 7% quarterly based on business performance. The company offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to interact with and comfortably use computerized information systems.
Ability to use data-management and problem-solving methods in decision-making.
Good working knowledge of process quality, compliance quality, food safety programs, and health, safety, and environmental requirements.
Ability to process information systematically to identify and eliminate problem causes.
Ability to learn new skills and processes.
Proven oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate clearly using a variety of media.
Ability to work safely and follow plant safety requirements, GMP, housekeeping, and food-safety guidelines.
Ability to manage time efficiently, manage multiple tasks and priorities, and work independently.
Ability to develop good working relationships with team members and complete assignments within established time frames.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and other Microsoft systems.
Flexibility to work any shift when required and to work overtime when necessary.
Ability to lift and carry up to 60 pounds regularly; the job description also specifies lifting 50 pounds several times per shift.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, often for the entire shift; frequently bend, stoop, and reach; handle and operate cleaning equipment and tools with good manual dexterity; climb stairs and ladders; and push and pull heavy cleaning equipment and carts.
Must pass a basic reading/arithmetic test, physical agility test, background check, chemical screening, and reference check before employment.

Nice To Haves

Previous food-processing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Package dry food products according to customer and company specifications.
Perform dry-mix processing and bag-dump functions to produce finished product.
Pack, truck, stack, count, wrap, and weigh products; clean work areas and operate machinery on a rotating basis.
Enter data and maintain records, and report production, inventory, KPI, SPC, run-strategy, and other required information.
Collect data using applicable methods to support accurate and meaningful process-quality results.
Ensure processing-area work meets process and compliance quality, food safety, and health, safety, and environmental requirements.
Take preventive action to protect products from contamination and perform ingredient quality checks.
Operate packaging equipment, including baggers, metal detectors, and check weighers, as well as process-control systems.
Perform regularly scheduled sanitation tasks and participate in the preventive maintenance system.
Use a forklift to transfer product and assist with filling or emptying semi-trailers, rail-car unloading, and bulk unloading.
Provide training to employees when changes or new methods arise.
Coordinate with the previous shift to ensure continuity.
Perform other tasks as directed by management and complete assignments within established time frames.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; employee-only coverage is listed at $60–$95 per month on the PPO plan or $30–$45 per month on the HDHP.
401(k) matching.
Three weeks of paid time off.
Ten paid holidays and one paid personal holiday.
Company-provided life insurance and disability insurance.
Flexible spending account.
Health savings account.
Voluntary accident insurance.
Voluntary critical illness insurance.
Tuition reimbursement.
Potential quarterly bonus incentive of up to 7% based on business performance.