Operator II

About This Role

Execute daily production schedules and maintain quality, safety, cost, and delivery standards. This role involves operating and troubleshooting machinery, training junior operators, and ensuring compliance with food safety guidelines within a food manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily production schedule in multiple production areas as a process owner
• Ensure timely and accurate production of product, including setup of equipment/supplies, to maintain processing standards
• Complete process/operational checks without assistance
• Train, coach, and mentor Operator I personnel on specific equipment or in specific production areas
• Ensure the finished product and traceability system is followed in production areas
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot production machinery safely and securely
• Properly handle ingredients, including staging, measuring, and mixing
• Complete all necessary paperwork to company standards
• Adhere to all cleaning procedures in production area and allergen control program guidelines
• Take corrective action as assigned by the Supervisor based on audit findings
• Assist in investigating issues, finding root causes, and developing solutions for production issues
• Resolve food safety and quality deficiencies
• Maintain safe working conditions and preserve the integrity of the environmental health and safety system
• Participate in mandatory training program requirements
• Serve as backup for Operator I in all areas
• Comply with all food safety requirements, training, policies, and procedures

Requirements

• Knowledge of production procedures
• Machine operator experience
• Intermediate analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with peers and leadership
• Ability to work cross-functionally
• Detail oriented with the ability to organize and multitask
• Self-motivated, goal oriented, quality driven, and capable of working independently

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• 3+ years of production experience in food manufacturing

Nice to Have

• Intermediate HMI experience

Benefits