Food Plant Operator 2
$41,600–$45,760 year
On-siteCaldwell, Idaho, United States
Job Summary
Operate machinery for packaging and labeling products daily, starting and stopping equipment as needed while refilling materials. Perform routine checks to ensure operational status, troubleshoot minor issues, and inspect final products for quality and accuracy. Use the Bartender program and label printer to create labels, ensuring correct materials align with company standards. Report faulty packaging or machine problems to management and follow all safety, food safety, and quality protocols. Adhere to written policies, recipes, and standard operating procedures while maintaining high sanitation and cleanliness standards. Keep records of processes and materials on hard copy documents and computer systems. Schedule includes Monday through Friday with occasional weekends, starting at 6 AM.
Required Qualifications
- Must be available to work Overtime upon request
- Must be available for weekend shifts
- All shifts start at 6 AM
- Monday - Friday schedule
- Ability to perform redundant tasks
- The ability to implement and recommend solutions as needed
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Follow verbal and written instructions and be able to communicate with team members
- Follow all Safety and Food Safety/Quality standards
- Follow all written policies, including recipes and standard operating procedures
- Adhere to high standards of sanitation, cleanliness, and quality
- Keep records of processes and materials on hard copy documents and in computer systems
- Report faulty packaging or problems on the machines to management
- Troubleshoot minor issues with equipment and inspect final products for quality and accuracy
- Perform routine checks to ensure machinery is operational
- Start and stop the machine as necessary, including refilling packaging material and labels
- Operate machinery used for packaging and labeling products in the Production area daily
- Use Bartender program and a label printer to make labels
- Ensure the correct materials are used for specific product ranges and to company standards
- Working with various types of food
- Environmental conditions include cold, wet, allergen, noise, and fumes/chemical/odor exposure from raw materials and sanitation chemicals
- General physical movements such as walking, standing, lifting, bending, twisting, and reaching
- Significant amount of movement to meet production rates
- Experience in a Warehouse or Food Manufacturing
- Proficiency in technology skills with applications, especially in Microsoft Suite
- Self-starter with a high attention to detail
- Team players to achieve overall goals
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in a Warehouse or Food Manufacturing is preferred
- Knowledge of GMP's and food manufacturing principles a plus
- Bilingual (English with Spanish) is beneficial
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