We're Hosting a Hiring Event!
When: Wednesday, September 16th, 9a-12p & 3p-6p
Where: 8051 Eastgate Blvd, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122
Apply today! Pre-screened, qualified candidates will have the opportunity to register for an on-site tour before or during the event. Walk-ins also welcome.
JOB SUMMARY:
The
Operator
is responsible for running specified equipment
and
contributing skills and
expertise
to
the Production Line
to run
efficiently and effectively.
The Operator position duties are an essential part of our day-to-day operation; learning and applying established practices and established standards is paramount.
As a member of the Production Team,
Operators
take an active role in the areas of
safety, quality,
and
productivity , and
must insist on team accountability and trust.
STARTING PAY: $20.05/hour plus shift differential (.25/hour from 3p-11p, $1.00/hour from 11p-7a)
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Operate
in work groups and monitors processes within an assigned area of responsibility
- Load and unload
items from machines and conveyors
- Feed
materials through production equipment
- Monitor and inspect
products to verify conformance to quality and safety
standards
- Operate
equipment while evaluating product or package quality
- Transfers finished products, raw materials, tools, or equipment between storage and work areas by hand or using hand trucks or powered lift trucks
- R emove
products, machine attachments, or waste material from machines
- Initiates
cleaning and sanitation of assigned areas
- Ensures
daily housekeeping duties are completed thoroughly and correctly
- Responsible for reporting food safety issues follow ing
established SOPs
and GMPs ; escalates serious or
unresolved issues to Lead Trainers
or acting
S upervisor s .
- P articipate
in start-ups, shut-downs,
changeovers and cleans ; contributes
to ensure efficiency and
on-time
completion .
- Assist
in ensuring new team members are learning and consistently following SOPs, GMPs and other safety and food safety guidelines or regulations . May be responsible to cross-train or onboard new
- Monitor, track and record
observations and contribute
to problem solving , process stability,
and variance
reduction
- A dhere
to
Personnel, Food Safety and Safety policies, paying special attention to recipe adherence and lot code tracking
- Record down-time causes, perform minor troubleshooting
- Report malfunct ion or problems to Lead Trainers and/or
Supervisor s ,
immediately
- Complete all operation- specific data collection throughout shift, with integrity,
accurately and on time .
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- High School diploma or equivalent
preferred
- Ability to understand and communicate
work
instructions in English
- 1-3 years of experience in a manufacturing/food production environment
preferred
- High
mechanical aptitude is essential for this position
- Ability to
maintain
regular and punctual attendance
- Patience and the ability to communicate in a diverse work environment
- Ability to
operate
machines in a safe manner
- Ability to analyze machine operations and propose solutions to problems
- Understanding of basic mathematical calculations,
reading numbers and symbols,
and record keeping
- Ability to work in a team environment, being flexible and adaptive to changing needs
- Ability to
manage time effectively, plan and organize
work space
- Ability to learn and apply company standards including, but not limited to, lock-out/tag-out, safety practices, SOPs, GMPs, employee handbook, etc.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL FACTORS:
- Positions require standing, repetitive movement, bending and twisting, and using hands to handle objects; exposure to sustained noise levels; exposure to a variety of food allergens; working in very hot
temperatures; exposure to hazards such as machinery, slippery floors, ladders and powered industrial vehicles. May be
required
to wear personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Repetitive lifting of up to 50 lbs. and repetitive transferring of buckets up to 100 lbs. from dollies to pallets
- Ability to stand
for 9 5-100 % of shift, sometimes up to 12 hours
- Able to work in environment
containing
nuts, pean uts,
dairy,
grains
and
other allergens
- Must have the ability to perform repetiti ve tasks quickly and accurately
- Must be available for all shifts, nights, weekends, some holidays; lots of potential for overtime
Other Duties as Assigned :
This
job description is not intended to be all inclusive, but to serve as a guideline .
Management
retains
the right to
determine
additions or changes to job responsibilities.