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SUMMARY: Operator I is responsible for operating and monitoring basic food production equipment to ensure efficient and safe manufacturing of food products. This entry-level role plays a key part in maintaining product quality, adhering to food safety standards, and supporting continuous improvement efforts on the production floor.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Operate machinery and equipment according to standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Perform basic troubleshooting and report equipment malfunctions
- Conduct routine quality checks and record data accurately
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work areas in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Hazard Analyzes Critical Control Points (HACCP), and follow all required personal protective equipment (PPE) protocols
- Assist with product changeovers and equipment setups
- Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors
- Participate in training and cross-training opportunities
QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION:
- High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
- Previous experience in a manufacturing or food production environment is a plus
- Ability to read and follow standard operating procedures, work instructions, and safety guidelines
- Basic math and measurement skills required
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Required to maneuver plant and warehouse workspaces which involve:
- Frequently standing, walking, sitting, talking, or hearing
- Frequently work around loud machinery and moving parts
- Continually utilize hand and finger dexterity
- Continually exposed to extreme heat, extreme cold, wet, and/or humid conditions (non-weather)
- Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel
- Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions
- Occasionally push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds safely
