Production Operator

Position Overview

• General Production Operator
• Starting Pay: $19.67/hour
• $1/hour for hours worked on off-shifts
• 12-hour shift, schedule determined upon hire

What We Have to Offer

• Starting Pay: $19.67/hour
• $1/hour for hours worked on off-shifts
• Up to $22.86 per hour after 45 days of employment (based on completion of training)
• Up to $29.79 per hour after 90 days of employment (based on completion of training)
• Up to 120 hours (15 days) vacation annually (depending on schedule)
• 11 paid company holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, life insurance
• Career growth and cross-training opportunities

Your Work Schedule and Shift Information

• 12-hour shifts (Shift schedule will be determined upon hire)
• 5:00 pm to 5:00 am
• 6:00 pm to 6:00 am
• 6:30 pm to 6:30 am
• Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, nights, and holidays as needed
• Plant operates 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.

Key Accountabilities

As part of our manufacturing team, you will

• Support packaging and processing operations
• Participate in equipment startup, changeovers, and shutdowns
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and partner with Maintenance
• Calibrate systems to meet required specifications
• Perform quality and safety checks
• Clean and sanitize production equipment and work areas
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives
• Assist in training new employees
• Support production tasks such as bagging, stacking, counting, paper feeding, oiling, and related line operations
• Assist other plant areas as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• At least 2 years of work experience
• Experience in a manufacturing/production environment preferred
• Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts
• Must possess the ability to understand and effectively communicate with co-workers, supervisors, and others in the workplace regarding work matters (our business is generally conducted in English)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, push, pull, and twist for extended periods
• Willingness to work in hot, cold, noisy, wet, or dusty conditions
• Ability to climb and/or work at heights while utilizing stairs, ladders, personnel lifts, or platforms
• Ability to follow human and food safety, quality, and grooming standards
• Ability to wear such as protective clothing and equipment (Personal Protective Equipment -PPE) such as safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard/bump cap, hair/beard net, gloves, and face masks (when required)
• Ability to work around high-speed machinery and food allergens

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing or production experience

Eligibility

Applicants must meet a minimum 18-year age qualification.