Production Associate - Weekday Nights

Job Description

Job Description

Stay comfortable at Northern Gold Foods! We are a climate-controlled facility. Northern Gold Foods (USA) is actively recruiting Production Operators to join our team here at our Junction City, Oregon location. Great products begin with great people, and we're always looking for the best. We produce a variety of breakfast and granola products for some the world's most iconic brands and retailers. With state-of-the-art facilities, and unmatched experience, we solve challenges that others can't. That's why many consider us the best in the world at what we do. SUMMARY:Production Operators are responsible for setting up, operating, troubleshooting, and sanitizing our production lines. SHIFT OPTIONS:Weekday Nights: Mon-Thurs, 4x10 hr. shifts (5PM-3:30AM, 7PM-5:30AM, 9PM-7:30AM)ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Directly work with the Production Lead/Supervisor to ensure that the bar and/or granola lines are running properlyOperate production line equipment including, but not limited to, industrial mixers, scales, printer labelers, ovens, cooling tunnels, high-speed packaging machinery and various other equipment related to food productionAccurately measure and prepare food ingredients by following written recipesEnsure packaging materials are set up according to customer specificationsPerform sanitation of production equipment, parts, and the surrounding environmentAccurately record documentation to verify compliance with all required quality specifications and procedure checks for the assigned areaReport all safety concerns immediately to direct supervisor(s) upon discoveryTroubleshoot machinery as neededWork collaboratively with peers and leadershipFollow all safety, quality and GMP requirements of the positionOther special projects as assigned ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:Must be detailed orientedThe ability to work independently by utilizing all trained processes and procedures with minimal supervisionBasic math skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and divisionAble to receive, digest and implement constructive feedback provided by leadershipExperience in food manufacturing, or production, is preferred but no requiredForklift experience is an asset, but not a requirementThe ability to speak, read and write English fluently as it pertains to fulfilling the job requirements PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Standing and walking 10 to 12 hoursMust not have any food allergies or food intolerances.Able to lift and carry 25 to 50 lbs.Able to push/pull more than 1,000 lbs. using pallet jackAble to continually bend, stoop, twist, and use of arms, wrists, and hands (including grasping and squeezing) throughout shiftAble to occasionally kneel, reach above the shoulder, work at heights, and climb stairs with ingredients weighing 25 to 50 lbs. Northern Gold Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.