Mill Room Operator 2nd Shift

The Olds Products Co Of Illinois; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance coverage

Dental and Vision insurance

Short Term Disability

401(k) with company match

Voluntary Life and AD&D

Paid time off

Job summary

The Olds Products Co Of Illinois is seeking a Mill Room Operator in Pleasant Prairie, WI. The role involves batching, weighing and mixing ingredients to recipe specifications, and coordinating with QA on analytical results.

Responsibilities include maintaining batch records, operating forklifts, and adhering to GMPs and food safety standards. Flexibility for shifts, including weekends, is required.

Qualifications

• GED or high school degree preferred.
• Experience batching and pre-weighing: 0-2 years or 3-5 years preferred.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Good verbal and written communication with all levels.
• Willingness to work 8- to 12-hour shifts including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Batch and pre-weigh ingredients per recipes.
• Weigh and prepare ingredients for batching.
• Document lot numbers, quantities, and expiration dates.
• Operate CIP and cleaning of equipment as needed.
• Operate electric forklift safely and efficiently.
• Follow GMPs and food safety standards; maintain cleanliness.
• Fill inspection sheets; support QA as needed.
• Collaborate with Mill Room Supervisor/QA Manager.

Skills

Attention to detail

Under pressure

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Mechanical aptitude

MS Office / databases

Bilingual English/Spanish (plus)

Education

GED / High School degree

Tools

Forklift

MS Office / databases

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: PLEASANT PRAIRIE, WI 53158

Job Description

The Mill Room Operator is responsible for batching activities that must be performed with attention to the highest standards for quality, safety and compliance with all applicable legal and food safety requirements. The Mill Room Operator stages, weighs and mixes ingredients according to recipes. Works with Quality Assurance Technician on the analytical results and makes modifications to the product when needed.

Job Duties

• Make adjustments to batches (Solids, Acid, pH, Salt).
• Weigh and prepare ingredients for batching.
• Accurately document lot numbers, quantities, and expiration dates on formulas per customer regulations.
• Perform cleaning of batching equipment and fillers (CIPs, foaming equipment and hand brushing).
• Operate electric forklift following all safety procedures.
• Understand and follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Food Safety Standards, plant safety rules, safe lifting techniques, and safe machine operation.
• Maintain a clean work environment as well as quality requirements in accordance with company standards.
• Accurately filling out inspection sheets based on overall product quality.
• Assist in other areas as required by Mill Room Supervisor/QA Manager/Plant Manager.

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice

QualificationsRequirements

• GED / High School degree preferred
• Experience batching and pre-weighing: 0-2 years / 3-5 years preferred. Experience may include a combination of work experience and education
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Able to receive, analyze, and report information efficiently and accurately
• Good verbal and written communication skills with management and employees at all levels
• Required to work standard 8 hour shifts
• Flexibility to work 12 hours shifts and weekends as needed (based on seasonal demand)
• Effectively work as part of a team
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced production environment
• Willingness to learn and improve, working in all assigned areas of production
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to visually inspect product and materials
• Strong computer literacy - MS applications, databases
• Forklift experience
• Strong analytical skills - ability to analyze large amounts of data and determine deficiencies. Able to perform root cause analysis.
• Mechanical aptitude is a plus
• Ability to speak English and Spanish is a plus

Job Benefits

• Medical insurance coverage
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Short Term Disability
• 401(k) with company match
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Paid time off

Job Type - Full Time