Skilled Operator
About The Position
General Production Skilled Operator. The Cedar Rapids plant offers numerous growth and promotion opportunities, often promoting from within for salaried positions. The plant provides competitive pay and benefits, making it one of the highest-rated employers in the area. The plant organizes holiday dinners, family days, bring your child to work day, a summer bash with families and community involvement, and a quarter-century club celebration for employees with 25 or more years of service. Fun facts include Ashton Kutcher's previous employment at the plant and his father's 35-year tenure in the fruit department. The plant is also the sole domestic producer of Betty Crocker frosting.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Must possess the ability to understand and effectively communicate with co-workers, supervisors, and others in the workplace regarding work matters (our business is generally conducted in English)
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, push, pull, and twist for extended periods
- Willingness to work in hot, cold, noisy, wet, or dusty conditions
- Ability to climb and/or work at heights while utilizing stairs, ladders, personnel lifts, or platforms
- Ability to follow human and food safety, quality, and grooming standards
- Ability to wear such as protective clothing and equipment (Personal Protective Equipment -PPE) such as safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard/bump cap, hair/beard net, gloves, and face masks (when required)
- Ability to work around high-speed machinery and food allergens
- Applicants must meet a minimum 18-year age qualification.
Nice To Haves
- 2 years of manufacturing or production experience
- Forklift experience a plus
- A proven ability to manage multiple projects while performing everyday tasks is essential
Responsibilities
- Support packaging and processing operations
- Participate in equipment startup, changeovers, and shutdowns
- Troubleshoot equipment issues and partner with Maintenance
- Calibrate systems to meet required specifications
- Perform quality and safety checks
- Clean and sanitize production equipment and work areas
- Participates in continuous improvement initiatives
- Assist in training new employees
- Assist other plant areas as assigned
Benefits
- Great paid time off benefits
- 15 days (120 hours) of vacation annually
- 13 paid holidays
- 6 paid Sick and Emergency days per year
- 401(k) match
- Health Insurance- Including medical, vision, dental and life
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
