Production Operator

Job Description

Job Description

We're looking for skilled operators to join our team to support daily production safely and efficiently operating our tetra-pak machines.

This role requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and high food safety standards.

Training:

A and C Crew: 6am-6:30pm on a 2-2-3 rotation

B and D Crew: 6pm-6:30am on a 2-2-3 rotation

10% shift differential when working overnight hours

$2/hr when working weekends

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Filler:

• Operate and monitor production filler equipment to ensure food safety, product quality and conformity to customer standards and specifications.
• Safely and efficiently set up, operate and clean filler machines/equipment as assigned.
• Actively participate in startup, troubleshooting/adjustment, stop/reset and shutdown of line equipment; clearing jams and reporting malfunctions to Supervisor as needed.
• Complete instructions and on-line documentation including Quality and Critical Control Point (CCP) checks accurately and at the required frequencies.
• Maintain accurate and detailed work logs and inventory records.
• Perform machine cleaning and sanitizing per company SOPs
• Actively participate in shift exchanges and work team meetings.

Downline:

• Operation and cleaning of the downline packaging equipment. This includes but is not limited to the Conveyors, Labelers, Drop Packer, Taper, Palletizer, and Case Erector
• Cleaning and CIP functions on the downstream equipment and surrounding area as dictated by the master sanitation plan
• Coordination of label and product changes on the downstream equipment
• Reporting any safety or maintenance issues to your immediate supervisor or by filling out work order requests
• Maintains a high level of productivity in complying with the position requirements

Support:

• Visually inspect the packaging prior to stacking
• Ensuring all boxes are stacked as specified based on item, pallet, and quantity per pallet
• Assist Line Operator with cleaning and quality control operations
• Rotate line duties as requested by the Line Operator

All positions maintain a high level of housekeeping and operating in a safe work environment. Partners also abide by all internal policies. This includes GMP, attendance, productivity, etc.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to maintain accurate documentation
• Ability to follow directions
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• High attention to detail
• Quality mindset
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with colleagues and individuals inside and outside the organization
• Dependable
• Previous experience working with high-speed equipment or, working in manufacturing, preferred
• Flexible work schedule and the ability to work overtime and weekends.
• Must be able to lift up to 50+ pounds

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma preferred

Certification/Licensure:

• Ability to be Lockout Tagout (LOTO) certified.

Schreiber Foods strives to do good through food every day. Based in North America, we’re a customer-brand leader in cream cheese, natural cheese, process cheese, shelf-stable beverages and yogurt. Our more than 10,000 employees and presence on five continents enable us to be an essential ingredient in our customers’ success.

With annual sales of more than $7 billion, we partner with the best retailers, restaurants, distributors and food manufacturers around the globe. We also recognize our responsibility to do good in the world and are driven to make a difference in everything we do.

Life & Culture - We call ourselves partners – not employees – and there’s a good reason behind that. Our work is more than just a job. Our common goals drive and energize us as we work together to be the best we can be.

Caring is a huge part of who we are. We not only help each other grow; we take care of each other along the way. Whenever a partner is experiencing a hardship, it’s common for others to take the initiative to organize fundraisers to help support them through our Partners Helping Partners program. We also care about our communities and want to help make them better places to live every day.

Who are we looking for? Our people are truly the heart of our company, and we’re on a journey together. It’s about more than a job. We work hard to find great people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, and provide opportunities to help them grow. Like a family, we care deeply about each other

Company Description

Schreiber Foods strives to do good through food every day. Based in North America, we’re a customer-brand leader in cream cheese, natural cheese, process cheese, shelf-stable beverages and yogurt. Our more than 10,000 employees and presence on five continents enable us to be an essential ingredient in our customers’ success.\r\n\r\nWith annual sales of more than $7 billion, we partner with the best retailers, restaurants, distributors and food manufacturers around the globe. We also recognize our responsibility to do good in the world and are driven to make a difference in everything we do.\r\n\r\nLife & Culture - We call ourselves partners – not employees – and there’s a good reason behind that. Our work is more than just a job. Our common goals drive and energize us as we work together to be the best we can be.\r\n\r\nCaring is a huge part of who we are. We not only help each other grow; we take care of each other along the way. Whenever a partner is experiencing a hardship, it’s common for others to take the initiative to organize fundraisers to help support them through our Partners Helping Partners program. We also care about our communities and want to help make them better places to live every day.\r\n\r\nWho are we looking for? Our people are truly the heart of our company, and we’re on a journey together. It’s about more than a job. We work hard to find great people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, and provide opportunities to help them grow. Like a family, we care deeply about each other