42nd Operator -3rd shift (9pm - 5am)

Ready Foods, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Ready Foods, Inc. in Denver, CO seeks a skilled Operator to run and maintain high-speed production equipment. The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and adherence to food safety standards in a fast-paced plant environment.

You will work with Cryovac systems, hydration equipment, and ERP reporting tools to support daily production goals and continuous improvement initiatives. Training and growth opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating and maintaining production equipment is preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks.
• Strong communication skills and teamwork ability.
• Forklift certification and warehouse machinery experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and sanitation practices.
• Willingness to participate in training and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Operate, adjust, and repair high-speed production equipment to meet goals.
• Collaborate across teams and maintain ethical integrity.
• Know Cryovac, sanitation, setup of hydration equipment.
• Familiar with corenco, dicer, and scales for pre-scaling.
• Understand LOTO, sanitation, kettle/filters, CIP reports.
• Leverage Just Foods ERP for reporting and setup.
• Engage in training with Job Instructions and Job Relations.
• Follow safety practices and departmental policies.

Skills

Production line ops

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Communication

Tools

Cryovac equipment

Just Foods ERP

Job description

Ready Foods is a family-owned food manufacturer based in Denver with more than 50 years of manufacturing experience. We are committed to providing a safe,respectfuland team-oriented workplace where employees can learn,growand build long-term careers. Across our Denver facilities, we combine modern manufacturing technology with Lean principles and continuous improvement to make our work safer,easierand more efficient. We believe the best ideas come from the people doing the work every day, and we encourage employees at all levels to contribute ideas, solveproblemsand help improve our operations. If you take pride in quality, enjoy working as part of a team and want to make a meaningful contribution, Ready Foods offers an opportunity to grow with a company that is investing in its people,processesand future.

We are seeking a skilled Operator to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for operating, adjusting, and repairing high-speed production equipment to meet plant production goals. This role involves working collaboratively within a designated team, adhering to safety protocols, and maintaining positive relationships across departments.

Responsibilities:

• Operate, adjust, and repair high-speed production equipment to ensure production goals are met.
• Build positive relationships across designated teams by effectively collaborating, communicating, and upholding ethical integrity.
• Possess knowledge of operating Cryovac and sanitation, setup, and troubleshooting of hydration equipment.
• Familiarity with corenco, dicer, and scales for pre-scaling.
• Knowledge of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), sanitation, setup of kettles, filters, and daily reports for Clean-in-Place (CIPs).
• Familiarity with Just Foods (ERP) reporting and setup.
• Actively participate in training with Job Instructions (JI) and Job Relations (JR).
• Follow all job safety practices and policies, including food safety, personal protective equipment usage, and emergency procedures.
• Read, understand, and adhere to all departmental policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in operating and maintaining production equipment preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize workload requirements effectively.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well within a team.
• Forklift certification and experience operating warehouse machinery preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and procedures.
• Familiarity with sanitation practices and equipment setup.
• Willingness to undergo training and continuous improvement initiatives.

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