Operator Helper PRD (12 Hour Days Raw Receiving) $19.35

Idahoan Foods, LLC; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Idahoan Foods, LLC is seeking an Operator Helper to support production by performing general housekeeping, moving WIP with a forklift, preparing additive batches, and assisting with line operations. The role includes quality checks, sanitation, and potential cross-training opportunities within the plant.

Candidates should be able to follow directions, stay on task, and maintain inventory accuracy while adhering to safety policies and PPE requirements in a fast-paced processing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience around processing equipment preferred.
• Forklift and lockout/tagout training provided by the company.
• Clear communication with the operator is essential to ensure no errors in product.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Idahoan GMPs.
• Follow safety rules and use PPE as required.
• Follow directions from the operator and multi-task effectively.
• Inspect product quality and manage inventory accuracy.
• Assist the operator in clearing jams and starting/stopping the line.
• Report upset conditions or problems to the operator.
• Scrub and clean equipment and maintain area sanitation.
• Participate in cross-training and train others.
• Complete special projects as assigned by operator/management.
• May assist other departments during breaks.
• Maintain attendance per company policy.

Skills

Processing equipment experience

Forklift operations

Safety awareness

Tools

Inventory management system

Job description

Position Summary

The primarily responsible of this position is to support the production operator with general housekeeping, driving forklift to move WIP product, making additive batches, bin dryer coordinator, shovel potatoes at the drums, quality checks, ingredient flow rate checks. They may also assist the operator with production functions that include but not be limited to changing shredder knives, toting flakes, dumping seasonings and/or ingredients.

Main Responsibilities

• Adhere to Idahoan Good Manufacturing Practice (GMPs).
• Trained in all safety regulations, follow all plant safety rules to include the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Maintaining cleanliness in work area(s). May be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when working with cleaning chemicals and sanitizers.
• Must be able to closely follow directions from the operator(s) and to multi-task effectively and efficiently.
• Inspecting the product to ensure it is of high quality while using an inventory management system when consuming materials to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Assisting the operator in clearing equipment jams and starting/stopping the line.
• Alerting the Operator of any upset conditions or problems.
• Scrubbing equipment when needed with scrub pads, brushes, etc. Must be able to disassemble equipment for cleaning and reassemble when finished. Maintain cleanliness of machines, floors, and work area(s) to include sanitation.
• Participate in cross-training program and ability to train others.
• Complete any special project/assignment as assigned by the operator or management.
• May be called upon to help with any department position to assist with breaks, etc.
• Acceptable attendance is a crucial part of this job, and all incumbents must adhere to the company’s attendance policy.

Qualifications/Required Skills

• Experience: Previous experience working around processing equipment preferred.
• Certifications: Company training will be provided for forklift and lockout/tagout policies at Idahoan’s discretion.
• Interpersonal Skills: Clear communication with the operator is essential to ensure there are no errors in product. Ensure proper pallet patterns are followed, and pallets are correctly tagged. This position requires self-confidence and maturity to make decisions and to solve problems with minimal direction. Consideration for your own safety and the safety of others is essential.

Other Details

• Work Environment: Environmental/Physical aspects. This position requires lifting up to 50 lbs. throughout the shift. Requires standing on concrete, walking and using stairs consistently. Consistent movement of hands, arms and shoulders to complete tasks. Able to work under pressure with time limitations. Utilizes cleaning chemicals and sanitizers. Duties could be completed in a warm/dry, hot/cold area around loud noises and/or dust.

Position Validation

• Our Position Validation Program focuses on three core areas: On the Job Training, Standard Operating Procedures and Validation of Performance. Through this training, you will have the tools you need to demonstrate an understanding of the key duties of the role through validation.
• Validating in your role simply means demonstrating your proficiency in your assigned job.
• New team members in the Operator Helper position must validate on Additive Tanks/Mixer, Fluming, Piece Sorter, Rework Line, Bins, Cablevey, REAL lines area. Once validated, the rate of pay changes from training rate to full pay rate (+ $.75).
• Team members who are unable to validate from the training level to this level must attempt again and pass within one week. Team members who are unable to validate within the first 10 weeks of employment can move to an open position that they qualify for (at the pay rate of that position). If no position exists, the team member will be exited from Idahoan.

Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in assigned tasks as outlined within the validation program within the first 90 Days of employment.

Alignment With Core Values Of The Company

• Respect & Value Our People
• Stay in Front of Change While Reducing Costs
• Delight Our Customers
• Food Quality & Safety