Operator Manufacturing - Kitchen

HARIBO GmbH & Co. KG; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HSA

Paid time off

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth

Job summary

HARIBO of America, Inc. is seeking a Kitchen Operator to safely operate, maintain, and adjust production equipment in a high‑quality food manufacturing environment in Pleasant Prairie, WI.

You will monitor line flow, support ongoing production, and ensure adherence to GMP and safety standards. Qualified applicants have at least three years in machine operation within food/beverage or pharma settings, strong teamwork and communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office; SAP experience

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of three years of progressive work experience in the food/beverage/pharma industry preferred.
• Understanding of machine operations and production functions.
• Basic computer skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; SAP a plus.
• Ability to train and coach others on the line.

Responsibilities

• Inspects and performs routine preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Operates, maintains and cleans equipment safely and efficiently to meet quality standards.
• Reads production schedule and coordinates work to meet deadlines.
• Monitors line flow and provides support or relief as needed.
• Reports issues to supervisor and escalates when required.

Skills

MS Office

SAP

ERP systems

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SAP

Job description

Why work at HARIBO? The original and iconic Goldbears, created in 1922, have delighted kids and grown-ups for over 100 years! Our associates are our most valuable asset. At HARIBO of America we are committed to a comprehensive benefit program that helps our employee stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a positive work life balance. We provide fully paid health insurance premiums and generous HSA contribution, 11 paid Holiday plus Paid Time Off/PTO, competitive 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and more. Additionally, we offer community involvement opportunities and career growth opportunities.

Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, the Kitchen Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating equipment in their assigned area, assuring compliance to all quality, environmental and cost standards. The Kitchen Operator will partner with support functions to identify and resolve unplanned downtime events, quality, safety, cost, and other losses attributed to the area, using problem solving techniques and a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts inspection of and routine preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Responsible for safely, efficiently and with a focus on our high-quality standards operating, maintaining, and cleaning the assigned equipment.
• Maintains an understanding of the production schedule for each shift and how it influences the work to be planned for and completed.
• Observes the flow of the line and identifies where help is needed, stepping into any position to provide support or relieve for breaks.
• Understands the kitchen equipment being used and how to adjust when needed.
• Resolve any changes in product flow, equipment malfunctions, shortages, or deviations from specifications, escalating issues to the Production Supervisor, maintenance, or other operators as
• needed.
• Inspect raw materials and premixes to verify conformance to specifications and performs necessary adjustments to ensure compliance.
• Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.
• Ensure the proper raw materials and premixes are used for each product being produced.
• Prepare equipment for next run to include size changes as needed.
• Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible, and accurate format, and completed with required information. Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with the guiding procedures.
• Analyze process data and equipment performance data to improve quality, throughput, and troubleshoot.
• Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices, including required work safe practices. This would include wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, maintaining a clean, sanitary, and safe work area, etc.
• Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs and food quality related to designated area.
• Trains for and is prepared to support any position on the line, in the assigned area, as needed. Follows the assigned trainings and to complete them on time.
• Communicates pertinent information to next shift.
• Ability to handle stress and to interact with others to establish and maintain a positive and productive work environment and minimize personal conflicts.
• Responsible for training and coaching others in the assigned areas.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Qualifications:

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Requires a minimum of three (3) years of progressive work experience, with machine operation in the food/beverage/pharma industry preferred.
• Requires an understanding of machine operations and all other production functions.
• Requires computer skills with basic knowledge of Microsoft programs such as: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. SAP a plus.
• Requires skills with using ERP and QMS software
• Requires the development of a working knowledge of food safety and food quality standards and regulations such as SQF and environmental and people-based safety practices and regulations along with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Must be flexible with work scheduling as well as overtime.
• Requires basic mathematical skills to be able to add, subtract, multiply, divide, work with percentages, and have basic knowledge of algebra as well as make fine adjustments in equipment settings.
• Ability to lift to 50lbs frequently.
• Requires teamwork ability; works well with others and communicates effectively with all associates.
• Requires the ability to train and coach others for success.

HARIBO of America, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and maintains a Drug-Free Workplace. Employment at HARIBO of America, Inc. is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing. The Company's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, including protected veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. HARIBO also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also HARIBO's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

HARIBO is committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting people with disabilities and veterans. If you need an accommodation to assist with completing the electronic application, please contact the location for which you are applying and ask to speak with the human resources representative or email [e-mail].