Production Operator 1

Production Operator 1Hot JobMaryland - Baltimore, MD 21224OverviewLevel: Entry Position Type: Full Time Job Shift: 1st Shift Education Level: High School Travel Percentage: None Category: ManufacturingDescriptionFirst Shift Production Operator Summary: The first shift production operator is responsible for operating production equipment on the production lines and follow safety rules and quality procedures. The production operator will handle and monitor manufacturing machines and equipment, ensuring that all mechanisms runs smoothly and on time. Production operator will assist with assembling, processing, packaging products on a production line, perform quality checks and minor repairs as needed. Production Operator will report to Production Supervisor and Production line leaders. The position is based at Pompeian HQ. at 4201 Pulaski Highway Baltimore, MD 21224.First Shift Production Operator Requirements:Previous experience in a manufacturing environment preferredHigh school diplomaHours: 5:15am - 3:45pm. with availability on the weekends and ability to work overtime with varying days of the weekAbility to troubleshoot machineryAbility to follow written procedureAbility to work in a team environmentOperators are required to have viable transportationAble to lift between 25-50 lbs on occasionAble to stand for long periods of time, bending and stretchingFollow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) at all timesEnsure Production is in compliance with all environmental and sustainable goals and practicesForklift experience a plus but not requiredMust have predictable and strong attendanceMust have a motivated can-do attitude with the eagerness to learn new tasks within the Production departmentFirst Shift Production Operator Pay and Benefits:Hourly rate is $19.76/hour with opportunities for advancement availablePosition is eligible to receive shift differential, overtime pay, and annual bonusHealth, Vision, Dental Insurance, 100% monthly premium funded by Pompeian for single or family401K plan and company match programHealth Reimbursement AccountPaid vacation, 40 hours paid sick leave, 9 paid holidays, 2 paid floating holidaysAnnual safety shoe allowancePaid time off for Jury duty, Bereavement Leave, and Volunteer EventsEmployee Referral Bonus ProgramFree Employee Assistance Program for employees and household membersEmployee led programs for wellness, diversity and planned community eventsEducational Assistance ProgramFamily Scholarship ProgramOpportunity to work with a Top 2025 Workplace in manufacturing, compensation & benefits and one of Maryland healthiest businessFirst Shift Production Operator Responsibilities:Follow GMPs in the Production area and immediately report any nonconformance GMP concerns to your supervisorFollow all food and safety rulesMonitor product quality and inform QC of any deviations from the standardOperate assigned equipment such as packer or labelerAssist in troubleshooting of the machines when they are not running properlyFocus on minimizing waste of raw material, boxes, bottles, and finished productPerform housekeeping within Production workspaceEnsure all work meets company environmental goalsPerforms duties per Pompeian's mission, goals and core valuesAll other duties and tasks assigned"My department really feels like a team - when something comes up, we work through it together."Phibi, Production SupervisorAbout us: The Olive Oil People – is America's largest national brand of olive oil, bestselling vinegars and a variety of cooking sprays. Farmer owned and Baltimore based since 1906, Pompeian is a family of olive farmers and olive oil craftsmen whose passion, expertise and dedication bring the best-tasting, highest-quality olive oils to kitchens everywhere. Upholding the highest quality standards, Pompeian conducts daily testing through our in-house quality assurance team in the state-of-the-art Pompeian Quality Control and Research & Development Center ensuring each bottle is always at peak freshness. Inspired by heritage and tradition, Pompeian products are rooted in authenticity and crafted for quality and great taste.