Production Operator- APC

Job Overview Promote safety, maintain a sanitary food environment, and ensure that only the highest quality product is made. Work shifts include weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed. Responsibilities Operate production equipment under the supervision of the shift supervisor. Monitor product volume, temperatures, times, and pressure readings; record data and ensure it is properly documented. Know the type of product, its source, and all handling procedures involved in each processing step. Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area throughout the facility and perform general housekeeping of production areas. Receive product, start, run, shut down, and clean the dryer/evaporator and associated equipment. Collect hourly production readings, monitor bag house, check air pressure, and notify the supervisor when something is out of specification. Operate pallet jack and forklift, and prepare bags to fill using the established label and numbering system. Print out packaging labels, fill, weigh, seal, and load bags on pallets; lift 60lb. bags up to 6ft. high. Bag, blend, and sample finished powder, palletize product, and move pallets (may require a forklift or pallet jack). Comply with company food safety and quality policies, adhere to all SOPs, procedures, and quality requirements. Perform elementary mechanical and carpentry repairs as instructed by supervision. Engage in continuous process improvement, anticipate problems, and implement solutions. Maintain cooperative working relationships and communication with employees from all departments. Qualifications High School Diploma or GED certificate required. Prior experience in agriculture, production, or manufacturing preferred. Ability to prepare and operate all packaging machinery. General knowledge of production/manufacturing methods. Ability to read gauges and record data in a legible manner in accordance with established procedures. Knowledge of sanitary and safety guidelines for handling inedible protein materials. Strong literacy in English (reading, writing, speaking) to prepare and comprehend logs, schedules, and communicate with employees. Technical skills to operate forklift/pallet jack and perform basic math. Physical ability to move freely throughout the plant, climb, sample, clean equipment, and lift weights up to 80lb. when necessary. Capacity to remain calm and professional during peak periods and troubleshoot malfunctions. Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, work daily, and work overtime as needed. Willingness to assume additional responsibilities and perform tasks independently. Commitment to company values and ethics, adherence to GMPs, and compliance with all corporate, regulatory, food, safety, quality, and sanitation requirements. Participation in E‑Verify. Physical Requirements Approximate 12‑hour day; may be longer during peak season. Standing, sitting, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, and stooping as needed. Frequent reaching above shoulder, climbing stairs and ladder, and working in confined spaces. Occasional and frequent lifting of weights from 1 to 80lb. at various levels. Frequent pushing, pulling, and maneuvering of equipment and products. Operating moving machinery, including forklifts, and operating a motor vehicle as part of the job. Operating office equipment and computer requiring occasional hand movements and frequent finger manipulation. Good vision and hearing, corrected to normal if necessary. Ability to be mobile throughout required work areas. Benefits Competitive pay, overtime opportunities, and a collaborative work environment that supports continuous improvement and safety. #J-18808-Ljbffr