Production Operator PM Mixer

Position Summary: Production Operators are responsible for mixing, forming, and packing food products according to food safety regulations. Provides break and/or meal relief for every production position on assigned shift. Duration of each assignment will vary according to operational needs but will generally not exceed 20 minutes. Requires constant interaction with work group and other departments at the primary work location. Position requires demonstration of competency for all on-the-job activities that may have a direct or indirect effect on food product production, safety, and quality.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Mixes ingredients according to company directions

• Loads mixtures into machines

• Safely runs machines and notifies supervisor of any problems with machinery

• Sets up packing supplies according to company protocol

• Safely packages product according to protocols

• Ensures that production and outsourced labor are properly instructed in the care and safe operation of equipment and monitors employee use of such equipment

• Reviews records and procedures to ensure proper use of time and materials

• Performs continuous inspections of the product to ensure quality standards are met

• Ensures that all equipment is in good operating condition

• Promotes positive employee relations and interdepartmental communication and cooperation

• Ensures a safe working environment for all personnel through enforcement of safety policies and procedures, including inspections and periodic safety meetings, etc.

• Plans and adjusts work assignments as necessary

• Position may be responsible for operating the facility metal detector(s), which requires full training and certification

• Assists with employee training

• Demonstrated ability to perform routine production tasks in accordance with applicable standards as directed by supervisor or person in charge

• Practices and complies with all Company policies and procedures including safety and work rules, etc.

• Performs other duties as directed by supervision

• Ability to stand without rest for 8-hour increments

• Ability to regularly lift 50 pounds without assistance

Minimum Qualifications:

• Six months previous experience in a manufacturing environment

• Six months of previous job history

• Dependable transportation

• Ability to follow company policies, practices, procedures.

• Willingness to learn

Preferred Qualifications

• 6 months previous experience in a food manufacturing environment

• Previous experience with Red Zone

• Understanding of SQF, GMP’s, FSMA, People Safety, Food Safety, Food Quality requirements

• Clear understanding and proven abilities in managing multiple, often conflicting, priorities

• Requires knowledge and ability to perform as backup to any assembly/test position

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401 (K) matching
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• FMLA
• CO-FMALI
• Opportunities for advancement

“Responsible for knowledge and adherence to Safe Quality Food (SQF) for Food Manufacturing standards, FDA compliance, FSMA compliance, GFCO certification, Organic certification, GMP Program, Allergen Program, and other food safety programs as trained upon initial hire and annually.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)