2nd Shift Operations & Quality Technician

Beech-Nut; City of Amsterdam (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Beech-Nut Nutrition Company in Amsterdam, NY is seeking an Operations Specialist to operate and clean high-speed batching, filling and packaging equipment in a food manufacturing setting. The role emphasizes safety, quality, cost control, and service, with a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs.

This position is unionized, and after a 60-day probationary period, the employee must join Local 53 of the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco, and Grain Millers union.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Complete production, quality, and operational records per company and regulatory agency standards.
• Support production activities in keeping with effective operations.
• Support the achievement of company objectives, goals, strategies and measurements.
• Consult with plant personnel relative to modification of machines and equipment in order to improve production and quality.
• Develop relationships with team members built on a mutual trust and respect.
• Support and participate in developing and implementing operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality.
• Ensure plant sanitation and safety levels meet or exceed Beech-Nut and regulatory standards.
• Ensure compliance to all PPE and GMP standards.
• Develop systems to ensure Beech-Nut operating standards are followed.
• Participate in local, state, and federal regulatory agency inspections.
• Use lean tools (5S, VSM, OEE, etc.).
• Support manufacturing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) which include safety, quality, cost (waste, efficiency, defects), and service.

Job description

Beech-Nut Nutrition Company in Amsterdam, NY is seeking an Operations Specialist to operate and clean high-speed batching, filling and packaging equipment in a food manufacturing setting. The role emphasizes safety, quality, cost control, and service, with a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs.

This position is unionized, and after a 60-day probationary period, the employee must join Local 53 of the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco, and Grain Millers union.