Production Line Operator - PPM - CA

Basic Function

WHO WE ARE:

Pinnacle Premix provides premixing, manufacturing, and distribution of formulated products to every sector of the feed industry. Our Visalia location is locally managed and manufactures premix for feed and pet food.

THE BENEFITS:

Starting pay between $17-$20/hr. (dependent on experience)

Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision Plan, 401K w/company match and more! Vacation, Sick, Holiday Pay, and more! Annual performance bonus opportunities Week pay

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY? Opportunities for advancement and personal growth

This position is responsible to perform functions in the production area and the various stations while complying with Pinnacle’s Food Safety Plan and Quality Assurance guidelines.

• Perform the various tasks at the Hand Add Station, Bulk Station, Bagging Line and general warehouse such as:
• • Cutting full bags in batch bins
  • Weighing hand increments of ingredients in batch tote or Sewing bags
  • Stacking bags on pallets o Operating shrink wrapper
• Maintain a clean and well organized working area:
• • Daily clean-up of debris and dust
  • Immediate disposal of foreign material when observed in production area
  • Equipment cleanliness such as mixer, batch bin, and hand cutting station equipment
• Be knowledgeable of equipment function, preventative maintenance, and operation
• Assist with preventative maintenance schedules for equipment - Participate in inventory cycle counts
• Ensure that all production paperwork is legible and complete.
• Report any food safety issues observed to General Manager and/or Quality Assurance and Regulatory Manager
• Report any plant security breaches, attempts at product tampering or contamination, or other suspicious behavior observed to Production Supervisor
• Other duties as assigned by the Production Supervisor

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Minimum of three to five (3-5) years of warehousing experience.
• Previous experience in manufacturing food or animal feed is a plus.

• Team Player
• Excellent interpersonal skills and collaborative management style
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Outlook
• Knowledge of production processes and standard operating procedures
• Must be self-motivated, dependable, honest and thorough.
• Must be a versatile self-starter with a positive attitude who is cautiously assertive.
• Ability and willingness to respond to production demands such as overtime
• Thorough in completing tasks and focused on quality output with attention to detail.

• Employee is required to frequently sit, stand, walk, push, pull, climb, reach overhead and bend to the floor.
• Must be able to perform repetitive motion activities throughout the day.
• Must be able to operate a forklift and move 50 lb or 25 kg sacks on a routine basis.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.
• The employee will be occasionally exposed to dusty and noisy conditions

Note:

Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of this position at any time.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements, which may change from time to time based on business needs. When appropriate, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.