Operator - 2nd Shift; Heavy Duty

Headquartered in Cordova, TN, Stratas Foods is a 50/50 joint venture formed in October 2008 between ACH Food Companies and Archer Daniels Midland Company. Stratas Foods is built on the combined strengths and expertise of these two great parent companies, laid down over the course of over 200 years of combined experience. Stratas will continue to build on this foundation of excellence by providing value added, branded and custom formulated fats and oils solutions to the Food Service, Food Ingredient and Retail sectors.

At Stratas Foods we are committed to being the most valued supplier of fats, oils, dressings, mayonnaise and salad dressings to the private label retail bottled oils market in the United States.

Manufacturing facilities are located in Dallas and Houston, TX;
Decatur and Quincy, IL;
Englewood, NJ;
Hillside, NJ;
Fresno, CA;
Nashville, TN; and Valdosta, GA. Corporate offices are located in Memphis, TN. We are committed to maintaining a progressive workplace by utilizing the ideas, skills and talents of all of our employees. We strive to make Stratas Foods a great place to work and are building a team capable of meeting our business goals.

The Operator I will operate machines such as filling equipment, cappers, labelers, sealers, and other related equipment to meet customer order driven production schedule. The duties include operating, repairing, overhauling mechanical equipment, and supervising the operation of machines and equipment. This operation is performed keeping safety as a primary objective and following established GMP, safety, regulatory, and Stratas Foods procedures and policies.

• Must follow GMPs and safety guidelines and wear PPE and adhere to all safety rules
• Determine machine adjustments based on product specifications and material requirements
• Set stops or guides to specified length as indicated by scale, rule, or template
• Observe machine operation and detect product defects and/or machine malfunctions
• Actively identify mechanical issues that have the potential for machine breakdown and/or downtime for reporting to supervisor and reducing downtime
• Record reasons for downtime in CDC system
• Stop and reset equipment when malfunctions occur, clear machine jams, and report impairments to the Production Supervisor
• Perform periodic product sample weights to ensure proper fill weight and ensure quality and conformity of filled products against the customers standards
• Replace and replenish containers of product to be filled and packaging supplies such as film, laminate, and mount rolls on spindles
• Complete documentation required for product quality assurance
• Perform change overs and minor machine maintenance and adjustments as required and effectively communicate with maintenance personnel when maintenance requirements are more considerable
• Provide assistance to mechanics during preventive maintenance and machine service or repairs following proper lockout/tag out procedures

• High School Diploma
• Experience operating in a fast paced, ready to eat food facility a plus
• Ability to be self-guided and motivated to operate independently
• Strong multi-tasking skills
• Ability to work well under pressure

Physical: This position requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb stairs, bend, kneel, stand for extended periods, work in confined spaces, and work at heights.

Sensory: Ability to hear, see, speak, smell and touch well is necessary to perform basic essential task.

Pay Range: $18.06

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision

Stratas Foods is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee in any manner prohibited by law, including but not limited to race or color, religion, gender, age, genetic information, national origin/ancestry, mental or physical disability, family status/marital status, military/veteran status, and any other legally protected status.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision-The Employer will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Employer’s legal duty to furnish information.

41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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