Operator - Panning (1st Shift)

Georgia Nut Company; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Nut Company in Skokie, IL is seeking a Panning Operator to support our chocolate coating process. You will operate manual belt coater equipment, unload finished product, and ensure accuracy of production records for each shift.

The role requires attention to detail, basic math and reading skills, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Overtime during peak periods and weekend work are part of the schedule.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred; basic reading, writing and arithmetic are expected.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English are required.
• Must be well organized with high attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize workload and stay organized in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate our manual belt coater equipment to apply chocolate to candies, fruits, and nuts.
• Unload product into cartons and route to the warehouse.
• Maintain production records and shift documentation; assist with shift transfers.
• Monitor materials and report discrepancies to supervisor; ensure inventory accuracy in the work center.
• Cross-train in all department positions and assist with training temporary staff.
• Maintain cleanliness and follow GMPs; address safety concerns as they arise.
• Run continuous production through shift handoffs and complete production and labor reports.
• Perform allergen change-overs with QA sign-off before starting production.
• Follow all procedures and assist with additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Prioritize workload

Reading comprehension

Math basics

Flexibility for seven-day operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 7500 - Skokie, IL 60077
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $18.00 - $18.00 Hourly
Job Shift: First Shift
Job Category: Manufacturing
Georgia Nut Company (GNC) is a food manufacturing company that combines classic recipes with state-of-the-art equipment and technology to provide consumers with both everyday confections they love and innovative snacks that continue to drive our industry. Founded in 1945, GNC has been a family owned business for over four generations, bringing forth new ideas and driving the entrepreneurial spirit of the company into the future. Our mission is to create a pleasurable eating experience for our customers by offering high quality confections and snacks while maintaining an unrelenting commitment to excellence

Qualifications

ROLE SUMMARY

The Panning Operator is responsible for working with the production team in GNCs chocolate panning process which consists of first operating our manual belt coater equipment to cover various candies, fruits, and nuts with chocolate, and then manually unloading the product into a carton and sending it to GNCs warehouse. The amount of chocolate used in this process is determined by the production recipe provided by customers, and it is the Panning Operators responsibility to ensure all customer requirements are met. The role will also maintain all aspects of production runs during the shift and assist with shift transfer. The role must also ensure production standards are met and must submit accurate and detailed shift documentation.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete all material worksheets and quality forms, and conduct scrap reporting


• Monitor materials consumed during production using the system (AX) and report any discrepancies to supervisor


• Maintain inventory accuracy in the work center and match retain sample with actual production (validation of quality)


• Cross-train in all positions within department, assist in training of temporary employees, and encourage continuous employee empowerment


• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and work area organization by follow 5s-GMPs


• Inform supervisor of any safety concerns, issues with equipment, material shortages, formulas, and employees, and when propane tanks are low and need to be reordered


• Upon completion of scheduled quantity, fill out production reports, complete labor reports, and turn work order packets into supervisor


• Perform allergen change-overs and obtain QA Supervisor sign-off before beginning production


• Run a continuous process from one shift to the next, including taking over for the operator from the previous shift and performing department shut down procedures


• Operate efficiently, follow all job related procedures, and complete other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must wear proper personal protective equipment including uniform, face mask, hair net, latex gloves, bump cap, earplugs, and safety shoes


• Will be standing on concrete, bending, stooping, twisting, and turning for an extended period of time


• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds


• Working weekends is mandatory and required to work overtime during peak season and/or when needed

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED preferred


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English required


• Must be well organized with high attention to detail


• Ability to successfully prioritize workload and be well organized


• Must possesses basic reading skills, such as reading labels, formulas, and directions


• Knowledge of basic math including measurements, percentages, and ratios


• Dependable and adaptable to a fast-paced work environment


• Must be flexible to working hours for a seven-day operation