Production Operator-Conversion Only Job Bakersfield area,California USA,Manufacturing / Production

Production Operator perform a variety of routine tasks in support of manufacturing. Primary function of this position includes material/product handling and providing Manufacturing and Quality Assurance support. This position works collaboratively to achieve Dreyer's business objectives of safety, productivity, customer service, quality, and environmental protection.

ROLE AND ACTIVITY

To ensure your areas are clean, always organized and operating under discipline
Operate to standard operating procedures in area assigned
Ensure limited water is used when cleaning with “clean as you go” principle
Ensure effective hand over with the next shift.
To drive the production process to ensure that the products produced meet customer specification, quality and food safety.
To ensure production meets targeted outputs through effective control of the manufacturing process
To communicate effectively with the entire team
Ensure health and safety requirements are fully met and a positive safety culture is maintained throughout the line
Ensure you walk the talk always using the looking eyes, attend to the issues as and when they happen
Promote the Froneri culture of employees being owners rather than just employees
Represent
The Froneri Way
of working through the behaviors and characteristics in our Operating Model and Core Values
Following the principle of “will I do this to my home?”
Other duties as assigned

MEASURABLE OUTCOMES

Hygiene, GMP and safety audits improving week over week
Daily, weekly, monthly production targets are fully met
Effective interaction with the team and takes direction from Machine Operator and Management
Quality and improvement initiatives being implemented and maintained
De-kitting the line

LEVELS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Quality and technical system adherence
Completion of the required production to plan
Health and Safety
Impeccable hygiene standards always
Clean as you go; use proper cleaning techniques (i.e. limited water hose usage)

BEHAVIORS AND CORE VALUES:

Must consistently showcase the desired behaviors that represent our Core Values.

We Take Ownership

Stay committed to responsibilities from start to finish
Make sound decisions and get into the right level of detail
Apply resources to initiatives that add growth, improve efficiencies, or reduce waste

We Do What Is Right

Choose transparency over convenience, even if it means difficult conversations
Set clear roles and responsibilities, enabling everyone to exercise appropriate initiative and judgment
Speak up when you see something that does not align to our values and policies

We Seek to Improve

Strive to continuously improve and innovate to exceed expectations
Value feedback from others and encourage open dialogue to understand how we can improve
Learn from both successes and failures

We Are Better Together

Ensure decisions are based on what’s best for the whole business
Practice inclusion by seeking diverse perspectives
Treat everyone with fairness and respect

Position

Qualifications:

18 years of age or older
Aptitude for automated mechanical processes with good troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
Excellent interpersonal communication, math and problem solving skills
Ability to work multiple shifts and/or schedules.
High School diploma, GED or equivalent experience

In this position, the employee will regularly work with and around others; in a wet and/or humid environment; in areas of high noise level; and around mechanical, electrical, and pressurized equipment. The work is fast-paced.

The position involves frequent exposure to nuts and other potential allergens.

Cold Temperatures:Parts of the facility, such as storage and production areas, may be kept at low temperatures.
Requires use of cold-protective PPE.
May involve standing, lifting, and walking in refrigerated zones for extended periods.
Fast-Paced:Workers often operate under strict timelines to meet production quotas.
High-speed manufacturing floor with frequent movement, line assignment changes, and tight production timelines.
Standing for Long

Hours:

Many roles require prolonged standing and repetitive tasks.
Repetitive hand and arm movements required.
Must be able to stand for hours with frequent bending, reaching, and…