Upstairs Operator - Mid Shift, Processing
About The Position
The Upstairs Operator works in processing and performs ingredient handling, weighing, mixing, and equipment operation to support production. The role monitors ingredient supply and delivery to the liquefier kitchen, maintains accurate product, lot, and inventory records, and follows food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety requirements. The operator also reports maintenance needs, performs sanitation tasks when production is not running, and assists with training new operators. The schedule is 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday, with Saturdays possible based on demand. Starting rate is $18.50, with a rate increase at 90 days.
Requirements
- GED certificate or high school diploma.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and compute rate, ratio, and percent.
- Ability to use common-sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
- Must be able to attain a Forklift Operator License within 30 days of hiring.
Responsibilities
- Empty seasoning bags into seasoning bag breaks.
- Empty ingredient bags into componenter bag breaks.
- Operate the componenter.
- Operate hoists and trolleys to load supersacks at designated stations.
- Operate seasoning receivers.
- Enter accurate product and lot number data for each batch on the HMI.
- Mix minors for salsa runs at the cook station.
- Perform miscellaneous weigh-outs for hand dump stations.
- Empty pre-weighed ingredient bags into hand dump stations.
- Monitor ingredient supply and delivery to the liquefier kitchen.
- Operate a forklift safely.
- Report maintenance issues as they occur and submit work orders when necessary.
- Follow DFA Good Manufacturing Practices and corporate, regulatory, quality, and sanitation requirements.
- Use scanners or thin client units to make SAP transactions, maintain accurate inventory levels, and ensure product traceability.
- Perform tasks on the Master Sanitation lists when production is not running.
- Handle cleaning chemicals safely using appropriate safety equipment, such as gloves and eyewear.
- Maintain sanitary equipment conditions during production.
- Maintain a safe environment and perform all duties safely.
- Assist in training new operators.
- Function within a team-based structure and contribute positively to team efforts.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
