Production Operator

Observe all Pennant Ingredients GMP’s, SOP’s and standards. Operate manual , automatic and or material handling equipment, safely and efficiently, while maintaining high quality standards that meet or exceed Pennant and customer requirements.

• Learns, understands, and follows safe operating procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Follows established SOPs to ensures product quality standards are met.
• Performs all tasks and duties required to ensure production and efficiency standards are met.
• Assists in other areas in production as needed.
• Performs lifting, carrying, and pushing up to 50 to 100 pounds regularly and stands for extended periods of time.
• Reports all general safety, quality, sanitation, and maintenance issues to Production Supervisor
• Maintains clean and sanitary work areas, machinery, and equipment.
• Communicates with supervisors and co-workers all information relevant to the manufacturing process.
• Ensures the proper set-up for the next shift and communicates with next shift.
• Overtime hours may be required based on work demand. Employee must be flexible with these hours.

• HS Diploma or GED

• Ability to lift, carry, and/or push up to 50 to 100 pounds consistently.
• Attention to detail, including tracking of batch codes, use of recipes, and following instructions.
• Must demonstrate the ability to communicate both orally and in written form in English.
• Prior food production experience preferred, but not required.

Hourly compensation for this position is based on skills and experience, ranging from $18.00 to $19.00

At Puratos USA, we offer a wide range of career opportunities across our HQ, innovation centers, production facilities, and distribution sites nationwide. Our commitment to safety, health and wellbeing, collaboration, and the latest technology ensures that our employees can innovate and thrive. Headquartered in Pennsauken, NJ, with locations in Boston, Chicago, Kenosha, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, and Seattle, we create pathways for career development and impactful contributions within the company, industry, and the communities we operate in.

We are a People First organization driven by our values and Puratos magic culture. Join us to drive positive change through food innovation for good.

At Puratos, we create innovative food solutions for the health and well-being of people everywhere. As the global leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients, we help our customers to be successful with their business, by turning technologies and experiences from food cultures around the world into new opportunities.

We are more than 10.000 employees in over 80 countries and a consolidated turnover of 3 billion euros (in 2023). Our passion for innovation, a pioneering spirit and the unique Puratos culture drive our solid growth and vision for the future This, along with our commitment to our local communities, is what makes working at Puratos so magical.