1st Shift Sheeter Operator

SNACK CRAFT (MASTER) • Grand Rapids, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sheeter Operator is the first step in producing tortilla chip products at SnackCraft. This role ensures corn is supplied to the washer and grinders and coordinates with fryer operators to maintain smooth, consistent product flow. The operator follows detailed formulas to supply accurate products to the production line, maintains product flow and accuracy, and supports production schedules. The position works in a food production and warehouse setting with a concrete floor, moderate noise, no vibration, and material movement throughout the facility.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in manufacturing and equipment operations.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and perform repetitive tasks while standing and using tools.
• Ability to stand and walk for the entirety of a shift.
• Ability to hear and speak to exchange information.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull moderately heavy objects as assigned.
• Hand and finger dexterity to operate food service equipment.
• Ability to reach overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally, and to bend, kneel, or crouch.
• Ability to see and monitor food quality and quantity.
• Skills in quality control, communication, time management, teamwork, organization, reliability, compliance, and record-keeping.
• General mathematical skills, effective communication skills, and accurate record-keeping abilities.
• Knowledge of sanitation requirements, FEFO, lot code systems, and LOTO procedures.
• Ability to complete weight-per-10 testing and sensory evaluation.

Nice To Haves

• Food manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all GMP and food safety rules, and follow OSHA safety requirements and other company procedures.
• Produce, warehouse, and distribute food that meets food safety, legal, and quality policies.
• Set up the sheeter area at startup and ensure the correct cutter is installed.
• Follow paperwork and recipes to prepare products properly.
• Adjust oven and fryer temperatures and dwell settings.
• Adjust water quantities and temperatures and calibrate the water dispensing system.
• Change bands and wires as needed.
• Assist with assembling and disassembling equipment for maintenance and sanitation events.
• Follow equipment sanitation requirements, including the use of required chemicals and PPE.
• Perform general equipment maintenance.
• Operate and maintain knowledge of the oil applicator system.
• Follow FEFO when staging and pulling ingredients for production.
• Complete analytical testing on raw and finished goods, including weight per 10, oil, and moisture testing.
• Monitor dough temperature during production.
• Operate supersack unloading systems.
• Read and understand lot code systems.
• Maintain continuous product flow through sheeting equipment to minimize downtime.
• Weigh and record pre-fryer and post-fryer scrap.
• Adjust product thickness in coordination with the quality control person or fryer operator.
• Adjust grinding stones as needed.
• Keep work areas neat and clean.
• Produce product according to customer formulation specifications.
• Scan materials to work orders using NetSuite.
• Coordinate with fryer operators and other team members to support consistent production flow.
• Maintain accurate records of product flow and equipment status.
• Assist in training new personnel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED