Production Operator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 to 3 years of manufacturing/production experience, preferably in the dairy or consumer goods industry
• Knowledge of plant operations
• Proficiency with company computer systems
• Able to operate production equipment, components, and peripheral accessories
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to follow directions and meet deadlines
• Able to take appropriate steps to find solutions to problems
• Able to perform task and duties under general supervision
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

Nice To Haves

• Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of line duties within the manufacturing environment to include processing, machine operator, and/or break relief operator jobs (e.g., Receiver, Palletizer, Blend/Filler/CIP/Mix/Packaging/Loader operators).
• Clean, set-up, operate, and monitor equipment on the production line.
• Ensure that the proper materials are used for each product being produced.
• Complete all required documentation and scheduled quality checks.
• Review charts, screens, quality check sheets, and specifications that are in both hard copy and electronic format.
• Perform cleaning and sanitation tasks as required to maintain plant equipment; complete cleaning checklist once line has completed run.
• Prepare equipment for next run to include size changes as needed.
• Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties.
• Maintain communication with other departments, supervisor, and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production.
• Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible, and accurate format and completed with required information. Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP’s.
• Review process data and equipment performance data to improve quality, throughput, and troubleshoot.
• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.
• Safely operate a forklift, including a standing forklift, to load trucks and move inventory from one location to another.
• Perform routine machine adjustments.
• Accurately maintain inventory records and paperwork.
• Assist with monthly inventory counts, year-end inventory counts, and cycle counts as required.
• Accurately maintain shipping paperwork.
• Assist with powder sampling in accordance with U.S.D.A. guidelines.
• Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues.