Production Operator- APC

Benefits

• $17.00-$19.00 per hour base rate, dependent on position and experience.
• $1 per hour shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shift positions.
• Three weeks of PTO, prorated based on hire date.
• Nine paid holidays.
• Benefit eligibility begins first of month following hire date.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Overtime opportunities.

• Operate production equipment under the supervision of the shift supervisor.
• Package and monitor product volume, temperatures, times, and pressure readings; monitor gauges and record data.
• Understand product type, source, handling procedures, and product flow.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized work area and general housekeeping.
• Receive product; start, run, shut down, and clean dryer/evaporator and associated equipment.
• Collect hourly production readings, color, moisture, and temperature; monitor bag house and air pressure; notify supervisor of out-of-spec items.
• Document charts and paperwork correctly and completely per company and regulatory regulations.
• Operate pallet jack and forklift.
• Prepare bags according to label and numbering system; print packaging labels using proficient computer skills.
• Fill, weigh, seal, and load bags on pallets; able to lift 60lb bags up to 6ft high.
• Bag, blend, weigh, sample finished powder; palletize and move pallets (may use forklift or pallet jack).
• Comply with company food safety, quality policies, SOPs, procedures, and quality requirements.
• Perform elementary mechanical and carpentry repairs as instructed by supervision.
• Engage in continuous improvement and process improvement.
• Anticipate problems and implement solutions.
• Protect customer, company, vendor, and employee information with good judgment.
• Assume responsibility for plant goals and objectives.
• Maintain cooperative relationships and communications with employees of all departments and peers.

• Ability to prepare and operate all packaging machinery.
• General knowledge of production/manufacturing methods.
• Ability to read gauges and record data legibly per procedures.
• Ability to handle inedible protein materials following sanitary procedures.
• Ability to follow established work procedures, including mandated sanitary and safety guidelines.
• English proficiency (read, write, speak) to prepare logs, schedules, and communicate with employees.
• Ability to operate forklift/pallet jack.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to move freely throughout plant with sustained physical/mental effort to climb, sample, and clean equipment and areas.
• Ability to remain calm and professional during peak periods.
• Ability to troubleshoot malfunctions and notify appropriate staff; handle problems beyond normal scope.
• Ability to cooperate with all staff.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work daily and overtime as needed.
• Ability to assist in all work areas; take on additional responsibilities.
• Willingness to work with others, collaborate, compromise, share information timely, and adapt to changing situations.
• Able and willing to perform tasks independently.
• Positive, professional attitude and work ethic.
• Follow all GMPs; work consistently with corporate, regulatory, food, safety, quality, sanitation requirements.

• Stand continuously, sit occasionally, walk frequently, bend/crouch/stend frequently.
• Reach above shoulder frequently, climb stairs/ladders frequently.
• Lift weights up to 80lb at waist level, 60lb at floor level, 50lb at shoulder level frequently.
• Use hand movements for recording data frequently; operate office equipment occasionally.
• Operate forklifts or pallet jacks as required.
• Maintain good vision, hearing, and mobility throughout work area.

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience:
  
  Previous work experience in agriculture, production, or manufacturing preferred.