Production Operator - Night Shift (6:00pm-6:00am) 12-hour
On-siteBryan, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Operate production machinery including mixers, ovens, filling machines, and packaging equipment while monitoring processes and troubleshooting issues. Conduct regular quality checks on raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods to ensure compliance with standards and report deviations. Adhere to safety protocols and OSHA guidelines, participate in safety training, and immediately report hazards or incidents. Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the production area, dispose of waste according to policy, and follow SOPs for equipment cleaning. Follow production schedules to meet targets, monitor output, and communicate efficiency issues to supervisors. Maintain accurate production logs, batch records, and inventory records in the Redzone system. Work collaboratively with team members and supervisors to achieve goals, including shift handovers. This 12-hour night shift role requires flexibility for overtime, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- Familiarity with food safety regulations (FSA, USDA) and quality assurance practices (GMPs)
- Ability to operate production equipment and machinery safely and effectively
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions and procedures accurately
- Good communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Physical stamina and ability to lift and move heavy objects as required in the production process
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to stand; walking around office, warehouse, and plant
- Ability to lift and carrying packages up to 50 pounds
- Utilizing fine dexterity
- Reaching, kneeling, crawling, and twisting on a daily basis
- Flexibility to work overtime and non-standard hours as needed, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- Must be able to operate production equipment and machinery safely and effectively
- Must have strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions and procedures accurately
- Must have good communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Must have physical stamina and ability to lift and move heavy objects as required in the production process
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Must be able to stand; walking around office, warehouse, and plant
- Must be able to lift and carrying packages up to 50 pounds
- Must be able to utilize fine dexterity
- Must be able to reach, kneeling, crawling, and twisting on a daily basis
- Must be flexible to work overtime and non-standard hours as needed, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Must be able to adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines (OSHA)
- Must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Must be able to follow safety procedures during production activities
- Must be able to participate in safety training sessions
- Must be able to contribute to a culture of safety awareness in the production area
- Must be able to report any safety hazards or incidents to the supervisor immediately
- Must be able to maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the production area
- Must be able to follow sanitation procedures for equipment cleaning and sanitation
- Must be able to dispose of waste and by-products in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements
- Must be able to follow production schedules and production plans to meet production targets and deadlines
- Must be able to monitor production output and identify opportunities for process optimization or efficiency improvements
- Must be able to communicate any issues affecting production efficiency to the supervisor and collaborate on solutions
- Must be able to maintain accurate production records, including production logs, batch records, and inventory records in the production reporting system (Redzone)
- Must be able to assist in inventory management tasks, such as stock replenishment and material handling
- Must be able to work collaboratively with other production team members, including supervisors, technicians, and quality control personnel
- Must be able to communicate effectively with team members to ensure smooth coordination and handover of tasks during shift changes
- Must be able to set up machinery according to production specifications and ensure proper functioning
- Must be able to monitor equipment operation to ensure smooth production flow and troubleshoot any issues that arise
- Must be able to conduct regular quality checks on raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods to ensure compliance with quality standards
- Must be able to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) for product assembly, packaging, and labeling to maintain consistency and quality
- Must be able to report any deviations from quality standards to the supervisor or quality control team
- Must be able to work in a food manufacturing or a similar production environment
- Must be able to work daily and frequent exposure to unusual elements, such as dirt, dust, fumes, odors, darkness and/or poor lighting, noise, and vibration
- Must be able to work seasonal exposure to weather elements to include, but not limited to, extreme temperatures, wetness, and humidity
- Must be able to work in an environment involving daily exposure to physical risks and hazards, such as working around mechanical equipment, mechanical hazards, forklifts, chemical hazards, electrical hazards, fire and explosives hazards, communicable diseases
- Must be able to demonstrate, promote, and exemplify the Company's Core Values
- Must be able to complete the pre-employment screening process which includes a drug screen and review of criminal background and other records as required
- Must be able to pass E-Verify
- Must be able to comply with AA/EEO/Drug-Free Employer standards
Desired Qualifications
- Additional vocational training or certification in food production or manufacturing
- Previous experience working in food manufacturing or a similar production environment
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