Operator, Load - Retort

Lassonde Industries Inc.; McClurg (OH); Sur place; USD 22 000 - 32 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Lassonde Pappas & Co., Inc is seeking an Operator, Load - Retort in Boardman, OH. You will safely operate loader machinery essential to food production and follow GMP, SQF, and quality procedures.

The role reports to the Production Supervisor and involves maintaining accurate records, equipment upkeep, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment. The position requires physical stamina, the ability to lift and move heavy materials, and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous food manufacturing or production experience preferred.
• Experience operating industrial equipment preferred.

Responsabilités

• Operate loader equipment in the retort area safely and efficiently.
• Clean and sanitize the immediate work area and equipment.
• Ensure retort cages are stored safely in designated locations.
• Perform operator-level adjustments and preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Accurately complete required paperwork and touchscreen entries.
• Coordinate and complete rework activities, including directing temporary personnel when required.
• Follow GMP, SQF, OSHA and Quality requirements.
• Maintain knowledge of weights, measurements, conversions and batching processes.
• Support a positive team environment within the department and across the organization.
• Operate forklifts and pallet jacks as trained and certified.

Connaissances

Loader operation

Forklifts

Pallet jacks

Production records

Math & reading

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Outils

Loader equipment

Forklifts

Pallet jacks

Touchscreen records

Description du poste

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Operator, Load - Retort

SGF Direct Labor - Hourly FULL TIME Boardman, OH, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 3869

Here at Lassonde Pappas, we are family-owned and operated. As an employer, we offer a safe, clean, and friendly work environment for our staff to grow. We frequently offer fun events, lunches, rewards, and other incentives to show appreciation to our employees for their dedication to our ever growing company.

POSITION SUMMARY

Safely and properly operate loader machinery essential to food production operations while following all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Safe Quality Food (SQF), food safety, and company procedures. This position reports to the Production Supervisor, based out of our Boardman, OH location.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely and properly change over and operate equipment located in the retort work area.
• Properly clean and sanitize the immediate work area and equipment.
• Ensure retort cages are stored safely in designated locations.
• Perform operator-level adjustments and preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Accurately complete required paperwork and touchscreen entries.
• Coordinate and complete rework activities, including directing temporary personnel when required.
• Follow all SGFM, Quality, SQF, GMP, OSHA, and Preventive Control requirements.
• Maintain a working knowledge of weights, measurements, conversions, and kettle batching processes.
• Build a positive team environment within the department and throughout the organization.
• Operate forklifts and pallet jacks as required following certification and training.
• Work under pressure while effectively multitasking and meeting production goals.
• Assist with loading retort cages when operational support is needed.
• Complete instructions and goals established by the supervisor.

Qualifications & Skills Required

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous food manufacturing or production experience preferred.
• Experience operating industrial equipment preferred.

Technical Skills:

• Ability to operate loader equipment, forklifts, and pallet jacks safely.
• Working knowledge of weights, measurements, conversions, and production documentation.
• Basic math, reading, and English communication skills.
• Ability to complete electronic touchscreen and paper records accurately.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to safety, food quality, and sanitation.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to follow directions and achieve production goals.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

This position requires the physical ability to perform manufacturing duties safely in a food production environment.

• Frequent lifting of materials up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to push and pull materials up to 700 pounds.
• Frequently stand, walk, and bend throughout the shift.
• Manual dexterity with the ability to reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently climb ladders and stairs.
• Work in hot/humid environments above 110°F and cold environments below -20°F.

FREQUENT: Standing, walking, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, equipment operation, and sanitation activities.

OCCASIONAL: Climbing, working in temperature extremes, working beneath conveyors, and moving large materials with powered equipment.

VISION: Ability to see in the normal visual range with or without correction.

HEARING: Ability to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive list of the responsibilities that are required to successfully perform in this position. Other duties as assigned are part of every job description. The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions.

Lassonde Pappas & Co., Inc provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.