SUMMARY:

Operator II is responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining food production equipment and processes in accordance with safety, quality, and productivity standards. This role supports the efficient transformation of raw ingredients into finished food products while ensuring compliance with food safety regulations and company procedures.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform start-up, shutdown, and changeover procedures. Identify and report equipment malfunctions or product defects and escalate as needed. Adjust machine settings (temperature, speed, ingredient flow) as needed.

Operate machinery and equipment according to standard operating procedures (SOPs)Inspect products for quality and consistencyMaintain cleanliness and sanitation of work areas in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Hazard Analyzes Critical Control Points (HACCP) and follow all required personal protective equipment (PPE) protocols.

Communicate effectively with team members and supervisorsAssist in training new operators or temporary staff. Participate in and apply training and cross-training opportunitiesin accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs)Record and sign off on production data, including quantities, lot numbers, and any deviations.

Participate in sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas.

Participate in continuous improvement initiatives

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Minimum (2) years of experience in food manufacturing or similar environment. Basic math and measurement skills requiredPrevious experience in a manufacturing or food production environment is a plusWillingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Required to maneuver plant and warehouse workspaces which involve:

Frequently standing, walking, sitting, talking, or hearingFrequently work around loud machinery and moving partsContinually utilize hand and finger dexterityContinually exposed to extreme heat, extreme cold, wet, and/or humid conditions (non-weather)Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneelOccasionally exposed to outside weather conditionsOccasionally push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds safely 2nd Shift 1:00 pm - 9:30 pm