Production Operator - Essentia (Night Shift)

Requirements

• 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:
• 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
• BASIC PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Approximate: 8-12-Hour Day (rotating shifts)
• Physical Demand Level: Medium
• Frequency Key
• Occasional: 1-33% of workday or 1-12 reps/hour
• Frequent: 34-66% of workday or 13-62 reps/hour
• Constant: +67% of workday or +63 reps/hour
• Job Analysis:
• Physical Demand Wt./Force Height Distance Frequency
• Lifting, Waist to Floor 0-5 lbs. 0-50 in. NA Frequently
• Lifting, Waist to Floor 6-50 lbs. 0-50 in. NA Occasionally
• Carrying, Bilateral 0-5 lbs. Self-selected Up to 200 ft. Frequently
• Carrying, Bilateral 6-50 lbs. Self-selected Up to 15 ft. Occasionally
• Pushing/Pulling, Horizontal 0-50 lbs. of force 60 in.through Up to 200 ft. Occasionally
• self-elected height Occasionally
• Pushing/Pulling, Vertical 0-25 lbs. of force 6-60 in. Up to 48 in. Occasionally
• Grasping Up to 55 lbs. of force NA NA Occasionally
• Pinching (2-point/3-point/lateral) Up to 5/8/10 lbs. of force NA NA Occasionally
• Reaching, Forward/Lateral NA 0-60 in. Up to 24 in. Frequently
• Reaching, Above Shoulder NA 61-85 in. Up to 24 in. Occasionally
• Sitting NA NA NA Occasionally
• Standing NA NA NA Frequently
• Walking NA NA Up to 200 ft. Frequently
• Stair Climbing NA 8-12 ft. NA Frequently
• Ladder/Equipment Climbing NA 10-13 ft. NA Occasionally
• Squatting NA NA NA Occasionally
• Bending NA NA NA Frequently
• Stooping NA NA NA Occasionally
• Twisting NA NA NA Occasionally

Benefits

Additional Information

This is a NIGHT SHIFT position on a 12-hour shift with hours of 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. (36 hours one week, 48 hours the next week). 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. The Production Operator assists various areas within the plant while maintaining efficient production processes according to GMP and to meet customer specifications. Base pay starting at $21.50 per hour $3.00 per hour night shift premium Benefits first of the month following date of hire 401(k) with employer match 9 paid holidays PTO starting at 120 hours per year , prorated based on hire date JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Education: High School Diploma or G.E.D. certification required.

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