Production Operator

Production Operator

Location: Fort Worth TX

Duration: 1 Year and possible extension/conversion

Shift: 1st shift - Monday Thursday 6:00 am 4:30pm (Friday (overtime) if needed)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Required Top 3 Skills

• Ability to follow directions
• Attendance and reliability
• Ability to be part of a team

Interview Process

In-person interview

Job Responsibilities

• Handle raw materials, transport them from storage to the dispenser room, weigh them according to the batch formula, and add them to the required mixer. Additionally, Production Operator employees may be required to print labels, fill silos, complete final packaging, and sample per batch requirement, inspect both raw materials and finished goods, as well as safely palletize and store raw materials and/or finished goods.
• Work unsupervised in pre-weigh, batch build, and COP areas.
• Monitor equipment and production process parameters; record process conditions and actions.
• Report disturbances to the Team Lead and inform him/her about production process adjustments/concerns.
• Take raw material and finished good samples and analyze these; decide on operational action to be taken.
• Perform minor maintenance work on equipment when necessary to ensure continuous efficient operation of process.
• Maintain good housekeeping within the area of responsibility, in compliance with guidelines, orders, and instructions. Allergen storage, cGMPs, 5S, and other programs/requirements fall into housekeeping requirements and must be followed.
• Warn offenders and inform the supervisor if and when instructions are not complied with.
• Support in investigating asset utilization issues.
• Communicate relevant details with all team members, including leaving and incoming shift colleagues.
• Maintain process and equipment documentation for tracking overall equipment effectiveness. Approve batch sheets for accuracy. Prepare final product labels and maintain label control. Assist with generating and maintaining SOPs, following change control procedures and validation processes as requested.
• Attend formal training classes (e.g., safety, quality improvement, problem solving, MSDS, etc.). Complete all required computer-based training modules. Assist Department Management Staff with identifying training needs.
• Participate in setting up and reviewing site SHE requirements, procedures, and instructions by participating in SHE culture on site.

SHE Duties & Responsibilities

• Display and promote positive safety behaviors at all times. Use proper personal protective equipment, appropriate safety tools, equipment, and procedures that ensure self and others go home safe each day; ensure that the area and equipment operate to the highest safety levels, that all people in the area (Maintenance, quality, visitors, contractors, etc.) comply with safety directives, and that the area remains neat and clean.
• Be aware of and follow all Client Life Saving Rules.
• Ensure safety awareness, accident prevention, and feed/food safety are considered when performing all tasks.
• Show leadership by working to SHE standards and encouraging employees to work to the same standards.