Front End Operator

Front End Operator in Pittsville, WI. Starting $16.50, plus $1,000 sign on bonus.

• Vacation: 40 hours after 90 days of employment 80 hours after one year of employment
• Holidays: 8 designated
• 401K: company matches 1/2 up to 5%
• Medical Plans: 2 options through Security Health both having a Health Savings account with the company contributing $1,500 a year.
• Dental and vision, Life Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability: plans available.

• 2-2-3 schedule 2 days on 2 days off 3 days on following week 2 days off 2 days on 3 days off
• 6am to 6pm
• Scheduled holidays off

The Front End Operator prepares raw product to meet customer specifications in compliance with the company's Safe Quality Food program.

• Maintain area, equipment, and personal hygiene. Utilize downtime to keep work area neat, clean and orderly.
• Communicate effectively with other plant personnel regarding any production issues, changes, and safety issues.
• Communicate potential and actual Food Safety Issues to personnel (direct Supervisor or QA) to initiate the corrective action process.
• Keep production area free of wooden bins by removing broken down bins to stacks or trailers outside.
• Clear floor of berries and juice between each grind to prevent excessively slippery conditions and poor housekeeping.
• Sanitation
• Perform Pre-Operational Inspections and equipment checks at established intervals during processing to ensure product quality and equipment performance.
• Maintain product traceability on the Production Flow form, the Grind Log Sheet, the Bin Tally Sheet and the Enzyme Usage Log. All paperwork must be clear, legible, and accurate.
• Operation of the front end when grinding to the enzyme tanks for a hot process run.
• Assist with the bagging of Pomace, breakdown of bins, and dumping bins safely and efficiently using a Dumper forklift.
• Pull bins safely and efficiently using a forklift.

• Hair restraints are required. Earplugs, safety glasses and or other PPE may be required.
• Ability to constantly stand/walk; climb stairs; frequently grip/reach/lift/pull with left or right hand.
• Use of motor skills to safely drive tow motors in tight quarters.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment with temperatures ranging from 55-95°F.

• High school diploma or GED required
• Valid driver's license

• Signing bonus
• Quarterly bonus on plant performance
• $25 monthly attendance bonus
• Referral bonus