Pasteurizer Operator - Safe, Efficient Food Production

BG Foods; Hurlock (MD); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness coverage

Paid time off

Dental and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance programs

Telemedicine

Work-life balance

Employee discounts

Wellness program

Paid parental leave

Job summary

BG Foods is seeking a production operator to support daily manufacturing operations in a plant environment. You will verify safety guards and E-stops before start-up, follow operating procedures, and ensure materials are prepared correctly for line start.

The role requires strong attention to detail and teamwork. You will maintain logs and reports, monitor process parameters, and uphold food safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience.
• Maintain excellent attendance record.
• Possess Effective Communication Skills.
• Reading/Comprehension Abilities.
• Ability to Work Independently.
• Ability to Identify Problems and Respond Accordingly.
• Possess basic math skills.

Responsibilities

• Verify all E-stops are operational and all guards are in place before start-up.
• Understand operating and safety procedures of assigned machinery and other surrounding machinery.
• Gather and ensure required pre-staged materials, supplies, etc. are correct before the line begins as applicable.
• Dispose of materials, debris, etc. into proper recycle bins/area and/or trash containers.
• The operator accurately & timely completes all Pre-Op Reports, Logs, Inspection Sheets, Downtime Reports, etc.
• Compare and verify all materials (codes, containers, sizes, labels, etc.) match to Spec Sheets.
• Verify glue machine reading correct temperature and glue machine has glue inside the pod and fill the pod.
• Ensure the steam valve on the capper is turned on to proper settings when operating the Capper.
• Clean area of any debris, broken glass, etc. throughout the day as needed.
• Communicate with other Operators at shift change, when being relieved from position, etc.
• Ask questions when unsure.
• Ensure proper training before operating machinery.
• Responsible for ensuring food safety/quality policies are followed, to report all food safety/quality problems out of his/her realm of responsibility to personnel with the authority to initiate action.
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Work safely and report all unsafe working conditions and/or unsafe acts to the supervisor immediately.
• Responsible to make sure a good safe wholesome product is produced safely.
• All other duties as required.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Excellent attendance

Effective communication

Reading comprehension

Independent work

Problem solving

Basic math

Job description

BG Foods is seeking a production operator to support daily manufacturing operations in a plant environment. You will verify safety guards and E-stops before start-up, follow operating procedures, and ensure materials are prepared correctly for line start.

The role requires strong attention to detail and teamwork. You will maintain logs and reports, monitor process parameters, and uphold food safety and quality standards.