Position Summary and Purpose: The Production Operator I plays a pivotal role in day-to-day Production operations. Production Operators I work both individually and alongside a team to support the preparation, organization, sanitation, and packaging of finished product.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Package finished flavors and prepare items for our Shipping & Receiving team
• Set up boxes, print labels, and label boxes
• Fill out daily inspection and sanitation logs
• Wash utensils, tanks, and equipment
• Inspect bottles, pails, and other containers to ensure that packaging specifications are met
• Independently set up packaging equipment, which includes but is not limited to tanks, scales, mixers, etc.
• Accurately document and record finished product information
• Push, pull, and/or lift equipment
• Perform duties in compliance with company safety rules, SOPs, and GMPs
• Inspect and approve level of required PPM of cleaning / sanitation solutions
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to effectively communicate with all colleagues, levels of management, vendors, and customers
• Knowledge of forklift operation and rules of safety
• Basic understanding of quality control, production, and food safety
• Ability to produce and maintain accurate records
• Strong attention to accuracy and detail

Physical Demands

The physical responsibilities described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, bend, as well as talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Must be able to regularly use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, and climb stairs. The position requires the ability to occasionally lift shipping and receiving supplies up to 50 pounds and ability to push or pull up to 200 pounds with assistance. This position may require the use of a full-face respirator.

Working conditions

• The position works in a warehouse setting. This role routinely uses warehouse equipment such as a pallet jack, forklift, and standard office supplies such as computers and phones. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

Travel

Local travel to multiple worksites within a during the business day may be required

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Standard days and hours of work are Monday through Thursday, 1st Shift: 6:00 am - 4:30 pm, 2nd Shift:10:30am – 9:00pm

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a warehouse setting, general manufacturing, food manufacturing
• Experience operating a forklift