Process Operator

• Process addition and mixing of raw materials and packaging process responsibility including monitoring of critical control points and ensuring finished goods packaging and pallets meet customer expectations.
  
• Setup operation routine preventative maintenance and sanitation of equipment and areas of responsibility.
  
• To stop production where people and/or food safety are at risk and perform safety audits as required to ensure continuous improvement around safety and take action to correct any problems or discrepancies.
  
• Take direction from the respective line Technician in order to meet the needs of success in Production.
  
• To safely provide the highest quality product within specifications with the least amount of waste.
  
• Minimize changeover times to increase equipment utilization and other continuous improvement activities.
  
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices and ensure ZERO food safety or contamination incidents within area of responsibility.
  
• Conduct routine quality checks of inprocess and final product samples to ensure quality specifications are being met.
  
• Be attentive to product quality throughout the shift and communicate with the line Technician in a timely manner so that product quality is maintained.
  
• Lead in developing writing reviewing and using Standard Operating Procedures (SOP s) for areas of responsibility or knowledge and complete all production paperwork and data recording in a timely manner with great attention to accuracy.
  

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required
  
• Experience in a manufacturing Machine/Equipment Operator (food or food related manufacturing preferred)
  
• Ability to read basic blueprints and plans
  
• Understanding of mechanical systems
  
• Ability to use advanced hand tools
  
• Forklift and Aerial Lift experience preferred
  
• Fluency in Spanish preferred
  
• HACCP Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) knowledge
  

Benefits