Chiller Operator – 2nd Shift

ALLIANCE WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT INC; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance Workforce Management is hiring a Chiller Operator for the 2nd shift in Owasso, OK. The role involves operating and monitoring chiller systems in the Ready-to-Eat production area to ensure proper cooling, food safety, and product quality.

Responsibilities include documenting temperatures, coordinating with production teams, and maintaining logs and compliance records. The ideal candidate has prior machine operating experience in a food manufacturing setting, knowledge of food safety

Qualifications

• Previous machine operating experience required; food processing or food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety procedures and temperature control requirements.
• Ability to monitor equipment performance and recognize operational issues.
• Stand for extended periods and work in refrigerated environments.
• Read, write and communicate effectively in English.
• Spanish language skills are considered an asset but not required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor chiller systems to maintain required product temperatures and cooling standards.
• Load, unload, and track Ready-to-Eat (RTE) products throughout the chilling process.
• Verify and document product temperatures, cooling times, and product movement records.
• Monitor chilling operations to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.
• Follow USDA, HACCP, GMP, and company food safety requirements.
• Conduct sanitation inspections and pre-operational checks on chiller equipment.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality Assurance, and Maintenance teams to resolve issues and maintain workflow.
• Maintain accurate temperature logs, production records, and compliance documentation.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of products during the chilling process.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

Skills

English fluency

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Description

Alliance Workforce Management is hiring Chiller Operators – 2nd Shift for a leading food manufacturing facility in Owasso, OK. This position is responsible for operating and monitoring chiller systems within the Ready-to-Eat (RTE) production area to ensure proper product cooling, food safety compliance, and product quality. The Chiller Operator plays a critical role in maintaining temperature controls, monitoring product movement, and supporting food safety programs throughout the chilling process.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor chiller systems to maintain required product temperatures and cooling standards.
• Load, unload, and track Ready-to-Eat (RTE) products throughout the chilling process.
• Verify and document product temperatures, cooling times, and product movement records.
• Monitor chilling operations to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.
• Follow USDA, HACCP, GMP, and company food safety requirements.
• Conduct sanitation inspections and pre-operational checks on chiller equipment.
• Identify and report equipment malfunctions, temperature deviations, or operational concerns.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality Assurance, and Maintenance teams to resolve issues and maintain workflow.
• Maintain accurate temperature logs, production records, and compliance documentation.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of products during the chilling process.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous machine operating experience required; food processing or food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety procedures and temperature control requirements.
• Ability to monitor equipment performance and recognize operational issues.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy with documentation and recordkeeping.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, regulated manufacturing environment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physically demanding work.
• Comfortable working in refrigerated and cold-storage environments.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Spanish language skills are considered an asset but are not required.
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.

Requirements

Work Environment

• Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of materials weighing between 50 and 80 lbs. or more without assistance.
• Extended periods of standing and walking on concrete production floors.
• Repetitive movements including bending, twisting, reaching, pushing, pulling, and intensive hand and wrist motions.
• Work surfaces may occasionally be wet or slippery due to water, marinades, and production-related materials.
• Exposure to refrigerated and climate-controlled production environments.
• Exposure to raw and seasoned meat products and related odors.
• Hearing protection required in designated high-noise production areas.
• Must possess adequate corrected vision for equipment monitoring, inspections, and recordkeeping activities.
• Required PPE includes hair nets, beard nets (where applicable), smocks, hard hats, hearing protection, and slip-resistant or rubber-soled footwear.

Open Positions

• Full-Time Opportunity
• Shift Available: 2nd Shift