Roaster Operator
About The Position
The Roaster Operator works in Production and reports to the Production Supervisor/Manager. This position ensures roasted pistachio products meet food safety, quality, regulatory, and customer specifications by operating roasting equipment, monitoring critical control points, maintaining production records, and complying with GMP, HACCP, allergen control, food defense, and company safety requirements. The role is full-time, non-exempt, and scheduled for first shift, 5:00 AM–1:30 PM. The work takes place in an indoor food manufacturing and pistachio processing environment with moving equipment. The position may involve exposure to dust, noise, heat, cold temperatures, chemicals, salt, and ingredient odors. Employees must comply with food safety, sanitation, and allergen control programs. The role has substantial physical demands, including frequent standing and walking, lifting and carrying, pushing and pulling, and other physical activities.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Three to six months of related experience and/or training preferred.
- Forklift certification preferred, or ability to become certified.
- Ability to read and interpret company policies, procedures, and safety documents.
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
- Ability to follow written, verbal, diagram-based, and schedule-based instructions.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong attention to detail and product quality.
- Ability to motivate and work collaboratively with coworkers.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual skills are a plus.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Three to six months of related experience and/or training.
- Forklift certification, or ability to become certified.
Responsibilities
- Operate roasting equipment and monitor roasting processes to ensure product quality and consistency.
- Maintain proper roasting parameters, including temperature, bed speed, bed depth, and salinity levels.
- Complete startup inspections and hourly quality checks.
- Open and manage roasting work orders and ensure necessary supplies are available.
- Visually inspect and verify product identity before roasting.
- Maintain clean and organized staging and roasting areas in accordance with allergen control requirements.
- Record production data and complete roasting logs accurately and on time.
- Report food safety concerns, equipment issues, and production deviations to management.
- Follow GMP, HACCP, food safety, and company policies.
- Wear required personal protective equipment and follow safety procedures.
- Assist with sanitation activities and production flow organization.
- Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members.
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
