Packaging / Production Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Production Operator

Second Nature Brands is on a mission to grow from $500M to $1B over the next 4 years through an aggressive combination of M&A and organic growth.

Packaging / Production Operators are responsible for operating production lines producing premium glazed nut mixes and other snack food items in a safe and efficient manner, ensuring quality standards and schedule adherence are maintained.

Production team members work in a variety of areas such as packaging, roasting, and sanitation, while standing/walking for long periods of time (up to 12 hours). This position also requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, complete documentation completely and accurately, collect regular samples to meet quality checks, perform basic adjustments and repairs to machines, and take initiative to ensure work is done correctly and safely.

Key Responsibilities May Include:

• Perform all tasks in a safe manner, adhering to Company work rules
• Follow Company's Good Manufacturing Processes at all times
• Build packing boxes and/or trays for bulk product
• Place product labels on pouches and shipping boxes as needed
• Ensure pouches are correctly filled and sealed
• Pack sealed pouches into prepped shipping boxes
• Seal loaded boxes and properly stack boxes onto shipping pallets
• Gather ingredients and raw materials from the warehouse, or pre-production storage area
• Perform Lot Code verification
• Inspect and sort raw materials for quality
• Measure ingredients for roasting and mixing
• Load ingredients into totes for roasting
• Operate automated roasting and mixing equipment per Company SOP's to produce batched product
• Set timers for ovens. Load product into ovens and monitor product to ensure proper temperature and roasting times are used
• Mix product in mixing drums
• Manage detailed cleaning tasks through sanitation checklist and master sanitation schedule
• Confer with management and production personnel on problems and recommend changes in equipment, procedures, or work practices to improve sanitation standards and product quality
• Maintain chemical usage and cleaning logs
• Responsible for inventory and storing of sanitation supplies and chemicals
• Perform housekeeping and cleaning duties, according to Company SSOPs
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Meet Company's expectations of its' Basic Beliefs

Selection Criteria:

Education

• High School diploma or GED is preferred

Experience

• Prior experience working in a food manufacturing facility preferred, but not required

Other Qualifications

• Able to work with and around cleaning chemicals and perform all sanitation duties
• Demonstrated reliable attendance record and ability to comply with attendance policy; Understands punctuality is key
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to work safely around/with automated and semi-automated machinery
• Must be able to work safely around food allergens such as tree nuts, peanuts, dairy, and soy
• Ability to routinely lift, up to 50 pounds
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and verbal communication in English is required to ensure comprehension of CGMPS (Current Good Manufacturing Practices) and accurate completion of production documentation related to food safety and traceability, for compliance to food safety laws and regulations governed by US agencies (FDA, USDA/FSIS).

Physical Requirements:

• Stand, bend, reach, and kneel, for extended periods frequently.
• Standing for 8-10 hours.
• Walk up and down stairs frequently.
• Ability to routinely lift, up to 50 pounds.
• Wear proper PPE (personal protective equipment) provided by the company.

Other Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, you will work near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment can be high and employees may be required to wear personal protective equipment. This is an indoor food manufacturing setting.
• Exposure to food production areas, cleaning chemicals, and varying temperatures (both hot and cold).
• This position is based out of the Sahale Snacks facility in Tukwila, WA.

Additional Notes:

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Regular working hours are Monday through Thursday, 6:00am to 4:30pm, with weekday or weekend overtime as needed. The starting rate is $23.00 per hour, potential additional compensation based on relevant work experience.

This is a full-time position that includes a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, employee discounts, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance and a 401(k) plan with company match!

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. Second Nature Brands is a leading U.S. manufacturer of premium, and better-for-you snacking and treat products. Our brands include Kar's, Second Nature, Sanders, Brownie Brittle, Sahale Snacks, and Voortman. Check out our website to see how Second Nature Brands is creating snacks and treats that make lives better, naturally.