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About The Position

Requirements

• At least 3 months of related manufacturing or machine-operation experience, or training.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, safety procedures, and operating guidelines.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and measurements.
• Ability to complete routine production and quality documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and other departments.
• Willingness to learn ShopLogix, SafetyChain, and other production tracking systems.
• Ability to obtain required CCP1 and/or CCP2 certifications.
• Dependable attendance and willingness to work a rotating 12-hour schedule, including every other weekend and scheduled holidays.
• Ability to work independently as training progresses.
• Ability to regularly lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 70 pounds, with additional material-handling requirements depending on assignment.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform physical production work throughout the shift.
• Ability to work around moving machinery and in varying temperatures, including refrigerated production areas.

Nice To Haves

• Previous food-manufacturing experience is helpful but not required.
• Related experience from other manufacturing industries is welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Learn to set up, operate, and monitor assigned manufacturing equipment according to production requirements.
• Operate processing, packaging, portioning, conveying, and cooking equipment within established operating parameters.
• Monitor product weights, shapes, colors, piece counts, and other quality specifications.
• Perform scheduled quality checks, including checks of product temperature, appearance, packaging, seals, and size.
• Identify equipment or production issues and report concerns to the Production Supervisor or a designated experienced Machine Operator.
• Assist with equipment adjustments, setups, and changeovers as needed.
• Follow production schedules, operating procedures, and equipment instructions.
• Help coordinate materials and supplies needed throughout the shift.
• Complete production, equipment, and quality documentation accurately and on time.
• Learn and follow equipment safety procedures, including machine guarding, emergency shutoffs, and proper PPE use.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Communicate with team members to maintain production flow and quality and safety standards.
• Support proper shift transitions to prevent production interruptions.
• Learn and follow USDA, HACCP, GMP, and company food-safety requirements.
• Work toward independently operating assigned equipment with minimal supervision.
• Assist with training other associates as skills and experience develop.
• Depending on assignment, operate mixers, grinders, ingredient-processing, food-forming, portioning, automated production, weighing, freezer, packaging, sealing, labeling, or conveying equipment.
• For mixing and ingredient preparation, read batch sheets, verify ingredients, stage raw materials, and monitor consistency, weights, and quality.
• For forming, monitor production flow and equipment performance and check product shapes, weights, appearance, and piece counts.
• For automated production and freezer operations, monitor product movement and verify weights, temperatures, and quality specifications.
• For secondary packaging, verify packaging materials, product codes, labels, and production information; inspect finished products and help prepare them for shipment.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 96 hours of vacation.
• 56 hours of sick time.
• 401(k) with company match.
• $1,000 employee-referral bonus.
• Paid leadership training.
• Opportunities for advancement and continued development.
• Positive work-life balance with built-in days off.
• Additional $1.50 per hour for night shift.