Production Operator – 1st Shift Job Description

Production Operator – 1st Shift Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Production Operator – 1st Shift to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • General housekeeping; cleaning and maintaining work areas and machinery;
  • Gathering and stacking bags in proper patterns for shipments; inspecting each bag to meet company’s strict quality standards;
  • Scanning bags of ingredients to ensure proper inventory levels;
  • Conducting product inspection and quality control; performing quality checks;
  • Fill ingredients into proper containers; bags will require feeding through a sewing machine to close; take samples of ingredients and final products;
  • Gathering and weighing pre-determined amounts of specific ingredients adhering to strict quality standards;
  • Following daily schedules and work orders; setting up mixes;
  • Packaging finish products and entering data into internal system (computer, scanner, and bar code software);
  • Approve and release finish goods; wrap and move good to designated locations;
  • Measuring and feeding batches of ingredients into production machinery. Using lifting equipment and forklift trucks.

Requirements:

  • HS diploma required;
  • Ability to prioritize work by determining the sequencing and timing of different jobs based on precedence and importance;
  • Possesses understanding of and ability to utilize electronic data collection systems and computer software packages;
  • Understand, record, and verbalize detailed information accurately; basic math calculation skills;
  • Must have good dexterity to handle and maneuver small components and parts;
  • Must be able to speak, follow verbal instructions and communicate effectively in English;
  • Be observant, accurate, and capable of following directions;
  • Ability to take a proactive approach to plant safety and report all unsafe acts or conditions immediately;
  • Must have good basic math skills at a 6th grade level;
  • High School Diploma or GED;
  • Must be able to pass a forklift training test;
  • Basic computer skills including use of scanners and bar code software;
  • Must be able to read, comprehend and follow English written procedures at a 6th grade level;
  • Ability to make critical decisions and judgments with minimal supervision;
  • 18+ years of age.