RELIEF OPERATOR - MID SHIFT - PACKAGING
About The Position
Relief Operators support safety, operational efficiency, quality, preventive maintenance, sanitation, and administrative activities across facility functions. The position requires a development plan, successful cross-training, and certification in at least four job functions. Operators work as part of a team, sharing responsibilities, solving problems, achieving team goals, and contributing to continuous improvement. They may be assigned other work by a Supervisor or management to support team success. The role includes operating and adjusting equipment, monitoring process controls and quality documentation, maintaining clean work areas, performing preventive maintenance, and identifying mechanical issues. Operators must be trained and signed off to operate Fillers and Retorts. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., with possible Saturdays based on product demand. Starting pay is $18.50 per hour, with a $0.50-per-hour shift differential for start times of 2 p.m. or later. The stated 90-day rate is $23.66 per hour, plus the applicable shift differential.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Proficiency in four direct areas of the production process.
- Ability to read, write, and speak in English.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.
- Must complete development, cross-training, and certification in at least four job functions to qualify for the Relief Operator position.
- Must be trained and signed off to operate Fillers and Retorts.
Nice To Haves
- SAP software experience.
- Two to three years of related experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Work in any functional area within the facility.
- Participate in problem solving to improve safety, quality, yields, and productivity.
- Participate in a focus, safety, quality, or other team; membership in at least one team supporting plant continuous improvement is required.
- Demonstrate safety and quality ownership and urgency.
- Follow Environmental, Health, and Safety programs and procedures to ensure safe operation.
- Position work, set up jobs, and adjust and operate equipment to support efficient production and proper product manufacture.
- Monitor statistical process information and report variations to the Supervisor or Quality Assurance Manager.
- Monitor quality activities and ensure documentation is complete and accurate.
- Clean the task area daily, keep the work area free of clutter, and perform detailed cleaning in assigned areas during CIP; follow housekeeping requirements and plant Good Manufacturing Practices.
- Inspect equipment as required, perform preventive maintenance in the assigned task area, and submit completed documentation.
- Identify mechanical issues, recognize symptoms, list probable faulty functions, and limit failure analysis to no more than five minutes before calling maintenance.
- Operate Fillers and Retorts after completing required training and sign-off.
- Perform other assignments determined necessary by the Supervisor or management to ensure team success.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
