Production Operator - First Shift

PFSbrands•Holts Summit, MO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Operator is accountable for operating and maintaining equipment in a factory environment. This individual is responsible for material handling in a production environment, packing, palletizing finished product, shipping & receiving. Other responsibilities include adhering to all safety guidelines, cleaning & sanitization of equipment, quality standards/procedures, continuous improvement, housekeeping, 5 S’s, SQF and Good Manufacturing Practices.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Must be able to manage time
Self-motivated with good work ethic
Problem solving and troubleshooting skills
Ability to adjust to a changing work environment
Must be detail oriented and documentation skills

Nice To Haves

Minimum 1-2 years of manufacturing experience preferred
Computer skills, including familiarity with ERP systems, is preferred
Positive attitude with a strong teamwork approach
Good mathematic skills

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain equipment in a factory environment
Material handling in a production environment
Packing
Palletizing finished product
Shipping & receiving
Adhering to all safety guidelines
Cleaning & sanitization of equipment
Following quality standards/procedures
Continuous improvement
Housekeeping
5 S’s
SQF and Good Manufacturing Practices
Strictly adhere to Lockout/Tagout procedures and policy (LO/TO)
Strictly adhere to Forklift/pallet jack procedures
Strictly adhere to Equipment operation processes and procedures
Strictly adhere to Ergonomics
Strictly adhere to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements and usage
Strictly adhere to Working at heights processes & procedures
Immediately report safety concerns or accidents
Perform required Cleaning & Sanitization (C&S)
Ensure C&S schedules are met 100%
Complete documents to track C&S schedules
Complete all in-process quality checks and document
Insure correct and sequence raw material additions for compliance
Ensure LOT & BATCH coding is 100% compliant
Ensure compliance with FDA regulations and GMP guidelines
Attend yearly HACCP, Allergen Management, Food Defense, and Food Fraud training
Adhere to SQF code guidelines
Be able to operate all equipment
Identify equipment issues and provide resolution
Follow production schedules and procedures
Order materials, supplies, and equipment
Record production data
Strict cleaning & 5 S adherence
Maintain product food safety to meet and exceed the standards set by the company and its customers through Good Manufacturing Practices and company policies.
Ensure day-to-day production requirements are met
Operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner
Maintain and support a superior safety and housekeeping initiatives
Responsible for quality in all aspects of production
Assist in developing and updating SOPs for safety, quality, C&S, and operations
Maintain inventory levels and control flow of product
Adhere to all company & facility policies
Ability to operate in a continuous improvement environment
Follow rejection and disposal process for product
Work with team regarding commissioning, validation, and startup of new equipment
Perform all other duties as assigned.