Processing Operator

Phelpspet; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in food and beverage manufacturing is seeking Processing Operators to join their team. This entry-level role offers a unique opportunity to engage in various tasks, from packing products to operating machinery. Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented and capable of following food safety practices while ensuring product quality. With a focus on teamwork and safety, this position allows for growth and skill development in a dynamic manufacturing environment. If you're ready to kickstart your career in a thriving industry, this opportunity could be perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Must be detail oriented and able to follow safety procedures.
• High school diploma or GED required; related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meet production throughput and quality goals.
• Perform various tasks depending on skill level and training.
• Ensure proper product checks and documentation.

Skills

Detail oriented

Ability to follow safety procedures

Basic math skills

Ability to read and interpret documents

Common sense reasoning

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Position Summary: Processing Operators are responsible for meeting production throughput and quality goals, ensuring all product checks are performed and documentation is correct. They must be able to follow food safety Good Manufacturing Practices and procedures and personal safety procedures. Processing operators perform different jobs depending on skill and training level.

Essential Functions and Related Responsibilities:

1. Processing Operator 1: Entry level position generally responsible for removing cooked product from screens and packing into work in process (WIP) bins making sure not to mix products and properly labeling WIP bins. Ensure product is released by quality and can be removed from screens. Notify department leader and/or quality of any noted issues with the product.
2. Processing Operator 2: Next level position that may be assigned to several different tasks; Loading screens onto extrusion conveyor belt, taking screens with product on them off the extruder belt and placing into racks, or moving racks into the processing room and taking filled racks out of the processing room and placing into an oven.
3. Processing Operator 3: Upgraded skill position that includes ability to setup, run, and disassemble the extruder in addition to tasks assigned in Processing Operator 2 and/or coarse chopping meat prior to mixing.
4. Processing Operator 4: Upgraded skill position that includes the ability to add ingredients according to the batch sheet and run the mixing bowl in addition to tasks assigned in Processing Operator 3.
5. Processing Operator 5: Upgraded skill position that includes the ability to gather materials required for making batches and be able to perform any of the Operator level tasks as needed.

Job Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be detail oriented
• Must be 18 years of age
• Education/Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Ability:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Math Ability:

Ability to add and subtract and to multiply and divide. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here 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 with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must (depending on position) regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather), work near moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, cold (non-weather), and heat (non-weather). The noise level in the work environment may be loud.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Food and Beverage Manufacturing