SUMMARY:

Operator I is responsible for operating and monitoring basic food production equipment to ensure efficient and safe manufacturing of food products. This entry-level role plays a key part in maintaining product quality, adhering to food safety standards, and supporting continuous improvement efforts on the production floor.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Operate machinery and equipment according to standard operating procedures (SOPs) Perform basic troubleshooting and report equipment malfunctions Conduct routine quality checks and record data accurately Maintain 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 Assist with product changeovers and equipment setups Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors Participate in training and cross-training opportunities

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Previous experience in a manufacturing or food production environment is a plus Ability to read and follow standard operating procedures, work instructions, and safety guidelines Basic math and measurement skills required Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIORNMENT

Required to maneuver plant and warehouse workspaces which involve: Frequently standing, walking, sitting, talking, or hearing, work around loud machinery and moving parts Continually utilize hand and finger dexterity, continually exposed to extreme heat, extreme cold, wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather) Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, exposed to outside weather conditions, and push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds safely Required to maneuver plant and warehouse workspaces which involve: Frequently standing, walking, sitting, talking, or hearing, work around loud machinery and moving parts Continually utilize hand and finger dexterity, continually exposed to extreme heat, extreme cold, wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather) Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, exposed to outside weather conditions, and push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds safely