Production Operator - 2nd Shift - PS Seasoning

Production Operator- 2^Nd shift

Position Summary :

The Production Operator is a hands-on leadership role that is critical in leading the Production Team to contribute to the highest levels of Safety, Quality and Performance standards within the manufacturing environment. The Production Operator is cross trained in multiple tasks to increase contributions to the organization, enhance production flexibility and readiness, while alsoproviding job enrichment and growth opportunities to incumbents. Production Operator assists and supports the Production Supervisor to ensure timely and accurate production in accordance processes, procedures, and related controls to ensure timely and accurate production in accordance with customer specifications and company standards. This role supports the supervisor by coaching production associates serving as an expert for production processes and procedures as well as a trainer for new employees and refresher training.

Responsibilities:

• The Production Operator is cross trained in multiple tasks to increase contributions to the organization, enhance production flexibility and readiness, while also providing job enrichment and growth opportunities to incumbents
• Commitment to follow all safety procedures, GMP’s, performs risk assessments prior to commencing an unfamiliar task, seek to identify and implement proactive safety improvements, and use PPE when required such as: chemical handling, hearing protection, lock-out tag-out, harnesses, respiratory masks, etc
• Ability to train new members on the importance of quality.
• Completes line production and quality paperwork.
• Demonstrates basic set up and operational knowledge of all line-related equipment.
• Assists Maintenance in the diagnosis and repair of production equipment.
• Promotes safe work behaviors in other employees and acts as safety team leader.
• Reports any violations of company policy to management personnel.
• Assists the Supervisor with staffing and training needs of crew members.
• Can complete EOS reporting per all guidelines established.
• Communicates with Supervisor and other Line Leads during shift operations and shift changeovers.
• Follows and enforces all Food Safety GMP requirements and reports any concerns.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Must have experience working with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

• Must have experience with quality and hygiene requirements common in food manufacturing.
• The highest levels of PRODUCTION and EFFICIENCY are achieved through passionate commitment and proactive ownership.
• Advanced critical thinking and troubleshooting skills used to lead shift to complete Manufacturing tasks safely.
• A sense of accountability for results
• Ability to work cooperatively and maintain a professional working relationship with employees.
• Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds.
• Must be able to work while standing on a continuous basis. (up to 10 hours a day)
• Ability to enter confined spaces, following all safety procedures, while in performance of job duties

Pay Range:

• $23-24 per hour Starting Wage

Hours:

• 2^Nd shift Monday-Friday4PM-12AM

Benefits:

·Health, dental & vision insurance

·401(k), with competitive company match

·Health Savings Account

·Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Insurance

·Paid Vacation

·Paid Holidays