Food Production Specialist

Janus Food Group is seeking dependable and motivated Production Team Members to join our food manufacturing and packaging operation. Production Team Members are responsible for safely and efficiently performing a variety of production, processing, packaging, batching, cooking, retort, and sanitation activities.

Employees may be assigned to different areas of the production facility based on business needs, qualifications, training, and experience. Successful team members must be able to follow written instructions and production specifications, operate equipment, maintain accurate records, and consistently follow all food safety, quality, sanitation, and personal safety requirements.

• Operate and monitor production, processing, cooking, packaging, batching, and related equipment safely and efficiently.
• Follow formulas, recipes, production specifications, work instructions, and established procedures.
• Accurately measure, weigh, and add ingredients according to approved formulations.
• Operate industrial kettles, packaging equipment, retort systems, and other production machinery as assigned.
• Monitor equipment and production processes to ensure products meet established specifications.
• Read and record temperatures, flow rates, times, pressures, product codes, lot numbers, and other required information.
• Perform quality checks and pull samples for Quality Assurance, customers, and required product records.
• Inspect products, packaging, case codes, and finished goods for accuracy and quality.
• Make routine equipment adjustments and changes as trained and authorized.
• Perform changeovers and assist with equipment setup and production line changes.
• Palletize and handle finished product and materials.
• Load and unload racks, equipment, and production materials as required.
• Assist other production areas and team members as needed to maintain efficient production.
• Complete batch sheets, production records, checklists, and other required paperwork accurately and legibly.
• Maintain accurate records of ingredients, lot numbers, testing results, production information, and inventory as required.
• Clean and sanitize production equipment, utensils, work areas, floors, conveyors, and other facility areas according to established procedures.
• Disassemble and reassemble equipment as required for cleaning and sanitation.
• Properly handle and use cleaning chemicals, tools, and sanitation equipment.
• Protect electrical panels and other sensitive equipment during sanitation activities.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Complete all required training and demonstrate competency in assigned tasks and equipment.
• Communicate equipment, product, quality, safety, or food safety concerns to supervision promptly.
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and work instructions.

Food safety and product quality are the foundation of everything we do. Every employee is responsible for ensuring that food safety and quality are prioritized in every task.

Production Team Members are expected to:

• Follow all GMP, PPE, CCP, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
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• Follow established USDA and company food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Properly document required production and food safety information.
• Report contamination risks, product concerns, equipment issues, or other food safety concerns immediately.
• Maintain sanitary conditions throughout the production process.
• Take responsibility for correcting unsafe or unsanitary conditions and notifying supervision when necessary.

Personal safety is equally important. Employees are expected to perform their duties in a physically safe manner and follow all company safety procedures.

Employees should never allow an unsafe situation to continue.
Correct yourself, correct others, and make supervision aware of unsafe conditions.

• Previous food manufacturing, packaging, production, or industrial experience is preferred but not required for all positions.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to read and understand production documents, formulas, procedures, and specifications.
• Basic math skills, including the ability to measure and calculate quantities used in food production.
• Ability to accurately record information and maintain required paperwork.
• Ability to learn and operate production equipment and computerized/HMI controls.
• Ability to use measurements and make basic adjustments to equipment as trained.
• Ability to work effectively as…