Line Operator - FIRST Shift

LaVaquita; Monroe (WI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

LaVaquita in Monroe, WI is seeking a capable production operator to work on the first shift in our dairy production facility. You will operate and monitor line equipment, perform setup, and participate in sanitation and maintenance tasks.

The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and teamwork, with focus on quality checks and documentation; prior dairy manufacturing experience helpful.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 to 3 years manufacturing/production experience, dairy preferred.
• Certification and/or License may be required during course of employment.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Perform line duties including processing, machine operation, and break relief.
• Clean, set up, operate, and monitor production line equipment.
• Ensure proper materials are used for each product.
• Complete documentation and quality checks.
• Review process and equipment data to improve quality and throughput.
• Follow GMP, safety and sanitation requirements.

Skills

Plant operations

Production equipment operation

Team collaboration

Clear communication

English literacy

Attention to safety

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1-3 years manufacturing/production experience

Certification and/or License may be required

Job description

* All candidates MUST have prior experience operating production equipment in a food processing facility - dairy preferred

This is a FIRST shift position

GENERAL PURPOSE

Demonstrate proficiency in more than one process and equipment to perform various operator roles in the plant production environment.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform a variety of line duties within the manufacturing environment to include processing, machine operator, and/or break relief operator jobs (e.g., Receiver, Palletizer, Blend/Filler/CIP/Mix/Packaging/Loader operators). This may include troubleshooting and performing minor maintenance repairs
• Clean, set-up, operate, and monitor equipment on the production line
• Ensure that the proper materials are used for each product being produced
• Complete all required documentation and scheduled quality checks
• Review charts, screens, quality check sheets, and specifications that are in both hard copy and electronic format
• Perform cleaning and sanitation tasks as required to maintain plant equipment; complete cleaning checklist once line has completed run
• Prepare equipment for next run to include size changes as needed
• Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties
• Maintain communication with other departments, supervisor, and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production
• Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible, and accurate format and completed with required information. Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP’s
• Review process data and equipment performance data to improve quality, throughput, and troubleshoot
• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
• Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 to 3 years of manufacturing/production experience, preferably in the dairy or consumer goods industry
• Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of plant operations
• Proficiency with company computer systems
• Able to operate production equipment, components, and peripheral accessories
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to follow directions and meet deadlines
• Able to take appropriate steps to find solutions to problems
• Able to perform task and duties under general supervision
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Pay Range

$19.00-$23.00/Hr.

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An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans