Operator - Panning (3rd Shift)

Georgia Nut Company; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Nut Company in Skokie, IL is hiring a Panning Operator for the third shift in its chocolate production line. You'll operate manual belt coater equipment to cover candies with chocolate, unload product into cartons, and ensure customer requirements are met.

You will complete shift documentation, monitor materials with the AX system, maintain inventory accuracy, and cross-train with teammates. Starting pay is $18.00 per hour plus overtime during peak seasons.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written English.
• Well organized with strong attention to detail.
• Able to prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic reading of labels, formulas, and directions.
• Basic math including percentages and ratios.
• Flexible to seven-day operation.

Responsibilities

• Complete material worksheets, quality forms, and scrap reports.
• Monitor materials used during production via AX system and report discrepancies.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and validate samples against production records.
• Cross-train in department and assist in training of temporary employees.
• Maintain equipment cleanliness and 5S-GMP compliance.
• Inform supervisor of safety concerns, equipment issues, shortages, formulas, and propane levels.
• Fill production and labor reports and turn work orders to supervisor.
• Perform allergen change-overs with QA sign-off.
• Run continuous process across shifts and handle handovers.
• Operate safely and follow all procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

English communication

Time management

Teamwork

Basic math

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 7500 - Skokie, IL 60077

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $18.00 - $18.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Third Shift

Job Category: Manufacturing

Qualifications

ROLE SUMMARY

The Panning Operator is responsible for working with the production team in GNC's 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 GNC's warehouse. The amount of chocolate used in this process is determined by the production recipe provided by customers, and it is the Panning Operator's 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 following 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