Operator 1st Shift (Cream Room)

Palmer-Candy-Company; Sioux City (IA); Vor Ort; USD 17.000 - 25.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Palmer Candy is seeking a Operator for 1st shift (Cream Room) in Sioux City, IA. The role operates a production line and oversees confectionery packaging to meet quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities include routine quality checks, maintaining records, and assisting with line changes. English reading/writing is required; basic math skills are essential. This full-time non-exempt position may require overtime to meet production needs.

Qualifikationen

• Must read and understand English manuals and documents.
• Prior experience operating manufacturing equipment.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, and simple multiplication/division).
• Experience with SAP or similar systems preferred.

Aufgaben

• Operate production line and oversee packaging of confectionery products.
• Perform quality, weight, percentage, and equipment checks for accuracy and safety.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary work area and follow allergen procedures.
• Prepare supplies and ensure equipment meets health and safety requirements.
• Maintain production records, inventory counts, and lot numbers.
• Assist with line changes and train teammates as needed.

Kenntnisse

English proficiency

Machine operation

Basic math

Team training

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

RedZONE software

Jobbeschreibung

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Operator 1st Shift (Cream Room)

Full Time Regular Operatives Sioux City, IA, US

Palmer Candy is looking for a 1st shiftOperator at our Bluff St Facility.

1st shift will work Monday-Thursday. Monday-Thursday hours are 5:0 AM - 4:30 PM with Friday hours varying from 6 to10-hour shifts. Saturday hours may be scheduled due to business needs.

Team Member’s will be notified by plant management if schedules were to change outside of the times listed above.

Job Title: Operator

Shift:1st Shift
Employment Status:Non-Exempt
Reports to:Supervisor

Position Summary

This role operates a production line and oversees the production and packaging of confectionary products.

• Ensure Team Members produce and package high-quality products safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company standards and specifications.
• Package products and perform routine quality, weight, percentage, and equipment checks to ensure product accuracy and safety.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized work environment, including proper allergen and product changeover procedures.
• Prepare supplies, products, and equipment for production while ensuring equipment meets health and safety requirements.
• Perform basic equipment cleaning, minor maintenance, and routine inspections of metal detectors and other production equipment.
• Maintain accurate inventory counts, lot numbers, date codes, and production records.
• Assist with production line operations and train Team Members as needed.
• Utilize REDZONE production software and support established OEE standards.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with Team Members across all departments and levels.
• Maintain professional conduct, regular and reliable attendance, and work overtime as needed to support production demands.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required

Preferred

• SAP or equivalent experience
• High school diploma or equivalent

Required

• Ability to verbally communicate proficiently in English to effectively engage with internal teams. Applicant must be proficient in reading and understanding English-language manuals, equipment, instructions, and other documents relevant to the role.
• Prior experience operating machines in a manufacturing setting
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction and simple multiplication and division)

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and move 20–30 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Comfortable standing and working for extended periods in a production environment.
• Frequent hand and repetitive motion required to handle, inspect, and package products.
• Works efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
• Flexibility to cross-train and operate on multiple production lines as needed.

This job description is intended to summarize the primary responsibilities and qualifications for this role. It is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements.