Operator -3rd shift (9pm - 5am) at Dahlia Plant

Ready Foods, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Ready Foods, Inc. is seeking a skilled Operator for the 3rd shift (9pm - 5am) at the Dahlia Plant in Denver. The role focuses on operating, adjusting, and repairing high-speed production equipment to meet daily production goals while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Applicants should have experience with sanitation, hydration equipment setup, LOTO, and ERP systems, and be willing to participate in ongoing training and improvement initiatives within a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Experience operating and maintaining production equipment preferred.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize workload.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and procedures.
• Willingness to undergo training and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Operate, adjust, and repair high-speed production equipment to meet production goals.
• Build positive relationships across teams through collaboration and clear communication.
• Possess knowledge of Cryovac, sanitation, setup, and troubleshooting of hydration equipment.
• Familiarity with corenco, dicer, and scales for pre-scaling.
• Knowledge of LOTO, sanitation, kettle setup, filters, and CIP daily reports.
• Familiarity with Just Foods ERP reporting and setup.
• Participate in training with Job Instructions (JI) and Job Relations (JR).
• Follow all job safety practices, including food safety and PPE usage.
• Read, understand, and adhere to departmental policies and procedures.

Skills

Production equipment operation

Teamwork

Communication

Safety compliance

Food safety awareness

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Operator -3rd shift (9pm - 5am) at Dahlia Plant

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, respectful and team-oriented workplace where employees can learn, grow and build long-term careers. Across our Denver facilities, we combine modern manufacturing technology with Lean principles and continuous improvement to make our work safer, easier and 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, solve problems and 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, processes and 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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