Production Associate - Weekday Nights

Stay comfortable at Northern Gold Foods! We are a climate-controlled facility. Northern Gold Foods (USA) is actively recruiting Production Operators to join our team here at our Junction City, Oregon location. Great products begin with great people, and we're always looking for the best. We produce a variety of breakfast and granola products for some the world's most iconic brands and retailers.

With state-of-the-art facilities, and unmatched experience, we solve challenges that others can't. That's why many consider us the best in the world at what we do.

SUMMARY:

Production Operators are responsible for setting up, operating, troubleshooting, and sanitizing our production lines. SHIFT OPTIONS:

Weekday Nights:
Mon-Thurs, 4x10 hr. shifts (5PM-3:30AM, 7PM-5:30AM, 9PM-7:30AM)

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Directly work with the Production Lead/Supervisor to ensure that the bar and/or granola lines are running properly

Operate production line equipment including, but not limited to, industrial mixers, scales, printer labelers, ovens, cooling tunnels, high-speed packaging machinery and various other equipment related to food production

Accurately measure and prepare food ingredients by following written recipes

Ensure packaging materials are set up according to customer specifications

Perform sanitation of production equipment, parts, and the surrounding environment

Accurately record documentation to verify compliance with all required quality specifications and procedure checks for the assigned area Report all safety concerns immediately to direct supervisor(s) upon discovery

Troubleshoot machinery as needed

Work collaboratively with peers and leadership

Follow all safety, quality and GMP requirements of the position

Other special projects as assigned ESSENTIAL

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be detailed oriented

The ability to work independently by utilizing all trained processes and procedures with minimal supervision

Basic math skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division

Able to receive, digest and implement constructive feedback provided by leadership

Experience in food manufacturing, or production, is preferred but no required

Forklift experience is an asset, but not a requirement

The ability to speak, read and write English fluently as it pertains to fulfilling the job requirements PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Standing and walking 10 to 12 hours

Must not have any food allergies or food intolerances.

Able to lift and carry 25 to 50 lbs.

Able to push/pull more than 1,000 lbs. using pallet jack

Able to continually bend, stoop, twist, and use of arms, wrists, and hands (including grasping and squeezing) throughout shift

Able to occasionally kneel, reach above the shoulder, work at heights, and climb stairs with ingredients weighing 25 to 50 lbs. Northern Gold Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.