Weekend Utility Operator

North Freeze Dry LLC • Little Falls, MN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for supporting and backing up operators in the packaging process in accordance with operational manuals and quality criteria. The Weekend Utility Operator supports the Packaging Operator by learning their role and performing a variety of tasks, both mechanical and manual. This role involves backing up the Packaging Operator and performing their tasks, including case filling, manual palletization, packaging, bagging, case labeling, bag lot coding, case check weighing, sanitation, and supporting other operators. The position also requires operating all manual and automatic packaging equipment, maintaining housekeeping of packaging machines and the plant area, checking equipment cleanliness, finalizing paperwork, utilizing the ERP System for inventory management, and following all quality guidelines and sanitation schedules to maintain a food-safe environment. Additionally, the role may involve supporting other lines or process functions as necessary, disposing of waste materials, and operating a forklift.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to follow proper food safety, quality and workplace safety procedures and requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instruction.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a team environment.
• Ability to lift to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods of time.
• Work well in a team environment.
• Mechanically inclined, drive yourself to continually grow and develop your role.
• Ability to adapt and accommodate change.

Nice To Haves

• (6) months working experience in a manufacturing/production facility preferred.
• Forklift certification preferred, or willing to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Produces the required quantity of batched recipes within established specifications and tolerances and according to production plan.
• Inspects dry ingredient materials and other raw materials, as well as in process materials as necessary ensuring compliance with function, quality, and recipe specifications.
• Maintains logs and records of units produced including a record of errors resulting in rejected/discarded materials.
• Perform pre-operational equipment, preventative maintenance tasks, and process inspections.
• Perform quality and sanitation functions per Quality Program and Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Report maintenance and quality opportunities with shift supervisors and/or managers.
• Interface with plant ERP system to assure inventory control, lot traceability, and tracking.
• Maintains a clean, safe, orderly work area.
• Supports Packaging Operator, learning their role and providing a variety of tasks both mechanical and manual in nature.
• Back-up Packaging Operator and perform Packaging Operator tasks.
• Responsible for case filling, manual palletization, packaging, bagging, case labeling, bag lot coding, case check weighing, sanitation and supporting operators.
• Operate all equipment both manual and automatic associated with packaging, including palletization, case filling, packaging, conveyors/scales, etc.
• Responsible for housekeeping of the packaging machine(s), and plant area. (e.g., sweeping, removing trash, cleaning the machine at the end of the shift, preparing for next shift's production).
• Check for the cleanliness of equipment.
• Finalize any paperwork during shift in an accurate, clear, and concise manner.
• Utilize ERP System for moving in-process materials and products into and out of inventory.
• Follow all quality guidelines, Master Sanitation Schedules, and maintain a food-safe, sanitary environment.
• Support other lines, as necessary.
• Dispose of waste materials and other items as required.
• Operate forklift as necessary.
• Support other process functions as necessary during the day to maximize efficiency of plant
• Execute the North Freeze Dry Vision, Mission, and Values (VMV’s) at all times.
• Promote a positive, proactive environment where input from team members is valued and encouraged.
• Provide back-up support for other roles, as necessary.
• Available for overtime on a scheduled or call-in/call-back basis, as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned by the manager/supervisor.

Benefits

• 401(K) Program available with a company match up to 4% after 1,000 hours worked.
• Earn sick and safe time 1 hour for every 30 hours worked up to 48 hours a year.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED