Salty Processing Operator 2nd Shift (1:45pm-10:15pm) Pay $21.40 + $0.25 Shift Diff -S

Campbell's•Charlotte, NC

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Salty Processing Operator, under general supervision, is responsible for the safe, efficient and continuous operation of processing machinery. This role involves operating processing equipment to produce product within established quality guidelines, accurately mixing ingredients, monitoring temperatures and moisture levels, and making necessary adjustments. The operator will also be responsible for equipment shutdown, changeovers, and preventative maintenance, as well as communicating quality issues to the appropriate team members. Reading and understanding batch sheets, following recipes, and accurately weighing raw materials are key aspects of this position. The operator will monitor and log critical process data, check for foreign matter, and follow strict sanitation procedures for cleanups and changeovers, including chemical handling. Waste tracking and disposal, moving raw ingredients using material handling equipment (e.g., forklift, pallet jack), and maintaining raw material levels are also essential duties. The role includes managing inventory usage and disposal of cutter blades, ensuring Urschel Heads run efficiently, and testing, treating, and maintaining oil levels in processing equipment. A thorough understanding of the heat exchanger system is required. If applicable, the operator will monitor and adjust seasoning coverage. Adherence to safety and hygiene guidelines, including housekeeping (5S) and personal protection, is mandatory. This includes keeping the work area clean, storing supplies properly, maintaining clear aisles and exits, removing trash, following safe lifting procedures, identifying/reporting defective equipment, and reporting all job-related injuries. Mandatory overtime may be required, and other duties may be performed as needed.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED and/or 1-year production experience in a manufacturing environment required.
Attention to detail, mechanical ability, ability to multi-task.
Good written and verbal communication skills. Must be comfortable communicating to team members and leadership staff.

Responsibilities

Operates the processing/ equipment to produce product within guidelines established by Quality Assurance and to the highest possible standard of quality.
Properly mixes ingredients; monitors correct temperature/moisture and makes adjustments accordingly; monitors product and removes any product that is improperly formed or overlapped.
Operates and shuts down equipment in the processing/ area in accordance with established procedures to include change overs and preventative maintenance.
Communicates and/or escalates quality issues to appropriate team members.
Reads and understands batch sheets including following recipes and accurate weighing of raw materials.
Monitors and logs current temperatures, mix times item numbers and raw material weights (piece weights of extruded product) and make adjustments accordingly.
Monitors for possible foreign matter.
Follows sanitation procedures for clean ups and change overs, including chemical handling.
Tracks and disposes of waste accordingly.
Moves raw ingredients using material handling equipment including but not limited to forklift and/or pallet jack.
Maintains proper raw material levels at all times, unload raw materials trailer, and keeps appropriate personnel updated in raw material needs.
Maintains inventory usage and proper disposal of cutter blades. Responsible for securing blades at all times and keeping Urschel Heads running efficiently.
Tests and receives new oil; treat, filter and test used oil. Maintains the proper level of oil in processing equipment.
Maintains thorough understanding of heat exchanger system.
If applicable, monitors correct seasoning coverage amount, makes adjustments accordingly.
Practices and adheres to appropriate safety and hygiene guidelines/procedures for safe housekeeping/5S and personal protection; keeps work area clean; stores supplies in designated areas; keeps work area aisles/exits clear and free from obstructions; removes trash from work area floor; follows instructions for safe lifting/carrying of various sizes, shapes, and weights of objects; identifies/reports defective equipment; reports all job-related injuries to supervision.
Mandatory overtime may be required.
May perform other duties as required.