Weekend Freeze Dry Operator

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920-Management Manual Labor Little Falls, MN, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $24.00 To $27.00 Hourly

This position is responsible for operating freeze dry preparation equipment and freeze dryers in accordance with operational manuals and quality criteria.

• 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.
• Perform pre-operational equipment, preventative maintenance tasks, and process inspections.
• Perform quality and sanitation functions per Quality Program and Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Report maintenance and quality opportunities with shift supervisors and/or managers.
• Interface with plant ERP system to assure inventory control, lot traceability, and tracking.
• Maintains a clean, safe, orderly work area.

• Responsible for the operation, efficiency, and quality of entire freezing and freeze dry preparation and equipment.
• Load recipes per production schedule
• Operate all equipment associated with freeze drying process, including but not limited to, Auto Panner, WIP Freezer, Freeze Dryer.
• Observe temperature, humidity, pressure gauges, product samples and adjust controls to maintain prescribed operating conditions for specific stages.
• Responsible for maintaining a food-safe, sanitary environment.
• Finalize any paperwork during shift in an accurate, clear, and concise manner.
• Utilize ERP System for moving in-process materials and products into and out of inventory.
• Follow all quality guidelines, Master Sanitation Schedules, and maintain a food-safe, sanitary environment.
• Support other lines, as necessary.
• Operateaforklift, as necessary.
• Support other process functions, as necessary.

• Execute the North Freeze Dry Vision, Mission, and Values (VMV’s) at all times.
• Promote a positive, proactive environment where input from team members is valued and encouraged.
• Provide back-up support for other roles, as necessary.
• 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.
• Work well in a team environment.
• Mechanically inclined, drive yourself to continually grow and develop your role.
• Ability to adapt and accommodate change.

• 401(K) Program available with a company match up to 4% after 1,000 hours worked.
• Earn 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.…