Process Operator

Process Operator

Location: Mebane, NC

Shift: Day Shift 6:30a-7p 2-2-3 Schedule Pay: $19.55

Shift: Night Shift 6:30p-7a 2-2-3 Schedule Pay: $19.55 plus 10% Shift Differential

Position Summary: Responsible for operating and monitoring food production processes and equipment to ensure products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and according to established quality and production standards.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Operate and monitor production and processing equipment according to established procedures.
• Follow recipes, formulas, batch instructions, and production specifications.
• Accurately measure, weigh, and stage raw materials and ingredients.
• Monitor temperatures, pressures, flow rates, mixing times, and other process controls.
• Make routine equipment adjustments to maintain proper production conditions.
• Perform quality checks throughout the production process to ensure products meet specifications.
• Monitor equipment for proper operation and report malfunctions or abnormalities.
• Complete production records, batch documentation, and quality paperwork accurately.
• Perform equipment changeovers, cleaning, and sanitation activities as required.
• Follow all food safety, GMP, HACCP, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized production area.
• Communicate production, quality, or equipment issues to supervisors and maintenance personnel.
• Assist with troubleshooting process or equipment problems.
• Work closely with Line Operators and other production team members to maintain efficient production flow.
• Meet established production, quality, and safety goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in food manufacturing, production, or process operations preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to operate production equipment.
• Ability to read and follow recipes, formulas, work instructions, and production documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift or move materials as required.
• Dependable attendance and strong work ethic.
• Ability to follow strict food safety, sanitation, and safety requirements.