Weekend Dry Ingredient Operator -hr day shift

Weekend Dry Ingredient Operator

Purpose of the Position

This position is responsible for preparing recipes and operating dry ingredient production machinery in accordance with operational manuals and quality criteria, as well as backing up the Meat Preparation Operator.

• Produces the required quantity of batched recipes within established specifications and tolerances and according to production plan.
• Inspects dry ingredient materials and other raw materials, as well as in process materials as necessary ensuring compliance with function, quality, and recipe specifications.
• Maintains logs and records of units produced including a record of errors resulting in rejected/discarded materials.
• Performs pre‑operational equipment, preventative maintenance tasks, and process inspections.
• Performs quality and sanitation functions per Quality Program and Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Reports maintenance and quality opportunities with shift supervisors and/or managers.
• Interfaces with plant ERP system to assure inventory control, lot traceability, and tracking.
• Maintains a clean, safe, orderly work area.

• Responsible for the operations, efficiency, and quality of entire dry ingredient line.
• Back up to Meat Preparation Operator.
• Operates all equipment associated with dry ingredient process, which includes but is not limited to, dry ingredient addition, mixing, emulsification, and chub filling.
• Finalizes any paperwork during shift in an accurate, clear, and concise manner.
• Utilizes ERP System for moving in‑process materials and products into and out of inventory.
• Follows all quality guidelines, Master Sanitation Schedules, and maintains a food‑safe, sanitary environment.
• Supports other lines, as necessary.
• Operates forklift as necessary.
• Supports other process functions as necessary.

• Executes the North Freeze Dry Vision, Mission, and Values (VMV’s) at all times.
• Promotes a positive, proactive environment where input from team members is valued and encouraged.
• Provides back‑up support for other roles, as necessary.
• Is available for overtime on a scheduled or call‑in/call‑back basis, as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned by the manager/supervisor.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• (2+) years working experience in a manufacturing/production facility preferred.
• Ability to follow proper food safety, quality, and workplace safety procedures and requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a team environment.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds and stand for extended periods of time.
• Forklift Certification and experience or willing to obtain.
• Works well in a team environment.
• Mechanically inclined, drives self to continually grow and develop the role.
• Ability to adapt and accommodate change.

• 401(K) Program available with a company match up to 4% after 1,000 hours worked.
• Earns sick and safe time 1 hour for every 30 hours worked up to 48 hours a year.

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job operates within a plant manufacturing environment. While performing the duties of this job inside the plant, the employee is frequently exposed to normal working conditions for a food manufacturing plant with a noise level that is moderate to loud.

The role routinely uses machinery equipment, forklifts, computers, as well as laboratory instrumentation and equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee may be required to stand for extended periods of time as well as use hands or fingers to reach or handle, and to reach with hands and arms.

The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The…