Production Operators (Heavy Lifting Involved): 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift

Pures Food Specialties•Broadview, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Pure's is seeking Production Operators to join their team. This role involves heavy lifting and requires adherence to safety and food safety policies. Operators will be responsible for various tasks on the production line, ensuring efficient and safe operation. The position requires flexibility in scheduling, including weekends and holidays, and the ability to work in different departments. Operators will also be responsible for maintaining a clean and organized work environment and adhering to all plant safety, GMP, allergen, food defense, HACCP, and SQF requirements. A key aspect of the role is ensuring the consistent manufacturing and distribution of safe and quality food.

Requirements

Must have experience with operating and maintaining the machines and ensuring the entire production line is running efficiently.

Nice To Haves

Must be able to communicate with others as well as management.
Must have understanding of FDA guide lines and company policies.
Mathematical skills.
Bilingual is preferred.

Responsibilities

Ability to work in a safe manner, follow safety guidelines.
Understand and follow Food Safety policies.
Must be willing to work flexible schedules and work in other departments including weekends and holidays.
Ability to read and understand recipes.
Ability to troubleshoot process related issues within the boundaries of the recipe.
Ability to use digital scales and have a working knowledge of scale functions.
Ability to mix doughs according to recipe. Have a working knowledge of the mixer, using the timer and batch recipe system.
Follow FIFO (First in First Out), Mix lot number and documentation accuracy.
Clean & Refill ingredient bins and label the bins with the correct lot number.
Ability to work in a standing position for entire shift and climb steps and ladders.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly.
Monitors and assists with equipment upstream/downstream to ensure continuous operation.
Ability to clean mixers, work areas properly during and after production runs or changeovers.
Maintain a clean, organized and safe work area.
Observe all plant safety, GMP and allergen procedures and attend appropriate training sessions.
Responsible for manufacturing, distributing and consistently maintaining safe and quality food by following good manufacturing practices, allergen controls, food defense, HACCP and SQF requirements.
Responsible for immediately reporting all food safety and quality issues to your supervisor.
Follow supervisor’s directives and be able to support the shift team as needed.