Production Operator- Third Shift

The Krusteaz Company is looking for a Third Shift Production Operator to join our Effingham team. The Production Operator supports all areas of production involved with packaging dry food products according to customer and company specifications: packing, trucking, stacking, counting, wrapping, weighing, cleaning and operating machinery on a rotating basis.

Duties include all aspects of production processing, not limited to data entry, record‑keeping, lifting up to 60 pounds several times per shift, using a forklift to transfer product, filling or emptying semi‑trailers, and other job requirements. Production Operators will also be cross‑trained in sanitation procedures.

Employees must conduct their work in a safe and legal manner, according to all GMP food safety standards and safety protocols, be responsible for their safety and that of all employees, vendors and visitors, and follow procedures to ensure all food quality standards are met or exceeded.

• Implement applicable data collection methods to assure Process Quality results are as accurate and meaningful as possible.
• Report all necessary production information and data related to inventory, KPI, SPC, Run Strategy and any other necessary information when required.
• Ensure that all work completed in the processing area meets all requirements of Process and Compliance Quality, Food Safety Programs and HSE.
• Take preventive action where needed to protect any product in the facility from contamination.
• Manage all bag dump/processing functions as it relates to producing a finished product.
• Ensure quality checks on ingredients used in the processing of the finished product.
• Provide training to employees as changes or new methods arise.
• Participate actively in the preventive maintenance system.
• Perform other necessary tasks as directed by management.
• Operate packaging equipment (baggers, metal detector, check weigher, etc.) and process control systems.
• Perform regularly scheduled sanitation tasks.
• Assist with rail car/bulk unloading tasks.
• Coordinate with previous shift to ensure continuity.

• Interact with and comfortably utilize computerized information systems.
• Use data management and problem‑solving methods in decision making.
• Have a good working knowledge of Process Quality, Compliance Quality, Food Safety Programs and HSE.
• Process information systematically to identify and eliminate problem causes.
• Demonstrate ability to learn new skills and processes.

• Communicate clearly using a variety of media.
• Have proven experience in oral and written communication.

• Work in a safe manner following plant safety requirements.
• Safeguard product quality and follows GMP, housekeeping and food safety guidelines.
• Manage time efficiently and effectively, self‑motivated.
• Manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Develop good working relationships with fellow team members.
• Work independently and ensure specific assignments are completed within established time frames.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous food processing experience is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and other MS systems.
• Flexible to work any shift when required, and work overtime when necessary.
• Able to lift up to and including 60 lbs.
• Must pass basic reading/algebra test, physical agility test, background check, chemical screening and reference check prior to employment.

• Lifting:
  Ability to lift and carry up to 60 pounds regularly.
• Standing and Walking:
  Must stand and walk for extended periods, often for the entire duration of the shift.
• Bending and Stooping:
  Frequent bending, stooping, and reaching to clean equipment.
• Manual Dexterity:
  Must handle and operate cleaning equipment and tools.
• Climbing:
  Ability to climb stairs and ladders as needed.
• Pushing and Pulling:
  Must push and pull heavy cleaning equipment and carts.

The policy of The Krusteaz Company is to hire, train, and promote all persons in all job groups in accordance with law, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital or military status, national origin, gender identity,…