Production Operator - Weekend: Evening

Job Category: PRODUCTION

Requisition Number: PRODU
004710

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• Full-Time
• On-site

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391 BUILDING
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108, USA

• Pay or shift range: $18.60 USD to $22 USD
  
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SCHEDULE: FRIDAY - SUNDAY (6:00 PM - 6:30 AM)

SUMMARY:

Leads and engages production team employees and plans, coordinates and supervises the daily activities of their assigned department(s) on the shift to ensure safe, quality and efficient production. Ensures all tasks performed by the production team are performed in accordance with all safety, quality and company policies and procedures. Ability to work at both the 391 AND 395 manufacturing facilities in Bloomingdale in Packaging and Processing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Operates and performs changeovers on the lines/equipment within required timelines and demonstrates the ability to consistently meet safety, quality and efficiency goals. Follows work instructions, standards and SOP’s for equipment set up and changeover. Identifies and resolves issues during set up and changeover.
• Prepares work area at beginning of shift and cleans up work area at end of shift and/or at end of production run to ensure area is ready for next job. Cleans or sanitizes all food contact surfaces between changes of product. Ensures availability of all required materials and supplies, using the appropriate lift trucks, hand jacks and other equipment once certifications are achieved.
• Operates equipment, including troubleshooting and making adjustments in accordance with established work standards. Cleans and assembles equipment according to standard operating procedures.
• Conducts quality checks at regular intervals; inspects ingredients and finished product to ensure product is processed according to specifications.
• Truthfully and legibly completes required paperwork, written and electric reports. (i.e. Excel, Word, PCDA, Oracle, etc.).
• Reduces downtime by assuring tasks are performed promptly, safely and efficiently.
• Performs operator scheduled maintenance checklist.
• Diagnoses and performs minor machine maintenance and makes any needed adjustments. Works closely with maintenance when escalation to maintenance is needed for a mechanical issue.
• Submits daily report of duties performed and production quantities produced.
• Identifies and submits suggestions to improve efficiencies, quality and safety.
• Actively participates in root cause analysis and other plant continuous improvement initiatives. Recommends and assists with implementing continuous improvement ideas.
• Complies with safety requirements, GMP requirements, and SOP’s/WI’s for work area.

Packaging Area:

• Conducts quality checks at regular intervals; inspects filled containers and finished product to ensure product is packaged according to specifications.
• Assists coworkers set up machine and stacks, marks, packs, and transports finished product.

Processing Area:

• Examines product for identity and any impurities. Weighs out ingredients as listed using scales with printers and mixes ingredients, using appropriate mixing method, carefully and thoroughly.
• Follows batch instructions on BPR or deviation to meet desired specification via use of reactors, blenders, mixers, fitzmill, metal detector, sifter, roller compactor, rotary press, oscillating granulator, tote tumbler, lift truck, hand jack and other equipment. Notifies supervisor, lead or R&D of any concerns with instructions on BPR or deviation.
• Records all item and lot number information on production ticket. Documents and updates mix tickets and log book, ensuring that all information is written truthfully and legibly. Enters all…