3rd Shift Production Utility Operator

Country Pure Foods, Inc.; Ellington (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Country Pure Foods, Inc. in Ellington, CT is seeking a ProductionUtility Operator for 3rd shift. The role requires setting up and operating lines, ensuring materials meet production schedules, and maintaining quality control.

You will use WMS handheld devices and hold a forklift/pallet jack license by start date. The position emphasizes safety, accuracy, and timely paperwork, with talk-through responsibilities including downtime reporting and clean work areas.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or six to twelve months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess forklift and pallet jack operator's licenses within seven working days of hire.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business information and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and operates equipment in accordance with Standard Operating Procedure and safe operating guidelines.
• Ensures proper raw materials are available to run production in accordance with production schedule.
• Maintains a continuous supply of necessary raw and/or packaging materials to run production and uses the Warehouse Management System (WMS) to reflect material usage.
• Monitors materials and production to ensure quality and compliance with product specifications.
• Performs all necessary quality checks and testing as determined by the Quality Department or management.
• Monitors job tasks to ensure food safety and quality and reports concerns to supervisor/QA.
• Completes associated production paperwork in a neat, timely, and accurate manner.
• Documents downtime affiliated with equipment or personnel deficiencies.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
• Writes and reads clearly and reads/write information as required.
• Follows policies and procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.
• Observes safety and security procedures and reports unsafe conditions.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

WMS handheld scanner

Warehouse Management System

Forklift operation

Job description

Country Pure Foods, Inc. in Ellington, CT is seeking a ProductionUtility Operator for 3rd shift. The role requires setting up and operating lines, ensuring materials meet production schedules, and maintaining quality control.

You will use WMS handheld devices and hold a forklift/pallet jack license by start date. The position emphasizes safety, accuracy, and timely paperwork, with talk-through responsibilities including downtime reporting and clean work areas.