Production Operator – Essentia (Days) Position Available In Whitfield, Georgia

Production Operator – Essentia (Days) Production Operator – Essentia (Days)
locations
ESSEN-Dalton GA
time type
Full time
posted on
Posted 2 Days Ago
job requisition id
R3119
The Production Operator assists various areas within the plant while maintaining efficient production processes according to GMP and customer specifications.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High School Diploma or G.E.D. certification preferred.

Experience:

Stable work history in areas such as agriculture, production, or manufacturing preferred.

JOB DUTIES

Work in various areas of production workflow including all tasks and appropriate documentation of the following:
Dumping / Grinding / Processing
Packaging / Finishing
Assist in ensuring fundamental food safety and quality practices are maintained to achieve food safety and quality objectives and to support ongoing improvements of food safety programs.
Operate forklifts and /or non-motorized pallet jacks as required.
Assist in maintaining a clean, safe and organized work environment. Perform basic maintenance and clean-up activities as follows:
Proper storage and care of equipment used during production in accordance with the company safety guidelines and regulations.
Regularly sweep and occasionally hose production and other areas.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Ability to follow written/verbal instruction and communicate effectively with personnel
General and specific knowledge of machinery and ability to assist in preparing equipment for operation and/or tear down production operations.
Accurately and completely abide by company good documentation procedures for recording required data and paperwork related to HACCP, GMPs, SSOPs, and SQF.
Sustained physical effort required to move throughout work areas, climbing steps, ladders as required, and walking around equipment.
Must be able to distinguish if food safety violations or product quality issues occur and resolve immediately or, if unable to resolve immediately, contact appropriate plant management (i.e. the Production Supervisor and/or the QC Manager).
Knowledge and ability to:
Learn how to operate new equipment/machinery
Read gauges and record data in legible manner in accordance with established procedures
Handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Interpret and work from oral and written instructions
Perform basic math calculations
Legibly document data for record keeping purposes
Implement all safety techniques and mandated sanitary rules and regulations in accordance with established policies and procedures
Cooperate with all Essentia staff
Remain calm and professional Work daily and overtime as necessary
Assist in other work-related areas as required
Operate all necessary plant and office equipment required to accomplish job duties
Problem-solve

Physical Demand Summary:

Maximum frequent waist to floor lift of 5 lbs.; Maximum occasional waist to floor lift of 50 lbs.; Maximum frequent bilateral carry of 5 lbs.; Maximum occasional bilateral carry of 50 lbs.: Maximum occasional horizontal push/pull force of 50 lbs. of force; Maximum occasional vertical push/pull of 25 lbs.

of force:

Occasional grasping of 55 lbs. of force; Occasional 2-point/3-point/lateral pinching of 5/8/10 lbs. of force; Frequent forward/lateral reaching; Occasional above shoulder reaching; Occasional sitting; Frequent standing; Frequent walking; Frequent stair climbing; Occasional ladder/equipment climbing; Occasional squatting; Frequent bending; Occasional stooping; Occasional twisting.
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About Essentia
Who we are
Driven to fulfill customer needs, we help improve food products across the world for both people and pets. Using natural raw materials and innovative manufacturing processes, Essentia creates valuable protein solutions that are clean-label and free from major allergens. With over 35 years of experience and through committed service and sustainable protein solutions, we are dedicated to building a better business for our customers. Where we make a difference
Essentia Protein Solutions offers meat-based ingredients to the world’s widest range of high-quality stocks, broths, fats and functional meat products, using animal-based proteins.
How we support you
Through committed service and sustainable proteins solutions, Essentia is dedicated to building a better business for our customers. We do this by holding true to our values: Teamwork, Respect, Agility, Creativity, and Knowledge. To learn more about Essentia Protein Solutions visit us at: https://essentiaproteins.com/na/