Production Line Operator -3rd Shift ($20-$26.02)

Stratas Foods; Quincy (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k

Job summary

Stratas Foods is seeking a manufacturing associate for the Quincy, IL area to support line operations on various shifts. The role involves housekeeping, equipment operation, and material handling on the production line.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and be willing to learn multiple positions, adhere to safety practices, and document activities accurately. Physical requirements include lifting up to 50 pounds and standing for extended periods.

Qualifications

• Be active and participate in efficiency and safety improvement teams.
• Learn and follow written rules and procedures.
• Produce accurate documentation.
• Maintain acceptable attendance.
• Must be willing and able to learn various positions.
• Must fill in when needed in vacancies

Responsibilities

• Keep lines stocked with packaging materials.
• Fill out appropriate paper related to CCPs, production, packaging materials.
• Basic troubleshooting and repair of packaging equipment.
• Knowledge of basic operation of equipment on the line.
• Communicate with supervisor when line is down due to equipment/oil supply issues.
• Communicate with supervisor when equipment needs attention.
• Report/resolve any observed quality issues while operating line.
• Proper start up, running and shut down of line.
• Basic Ammonia Operation.
• Knowledge of process flow from source tank to filling process.
• Understand and perform basic tasks within the M3 inventory system.
• Basic Votator/Perfector operation.
• Basic understanding of pumps, valves, filters, and heat exchangers

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

M3 inventory system

Basic computer skills

Job description

Headquartered in Cordova, TN, Stratas Foods is a 50/50 joint venture formed in October 2008 between ACH Food Companies and Archer Daniels Midland Company. Stratas Foods is built on the combined strengths and expertise of these two great parent companies, laid down over the course of over 200 years of combined experience. Stratas will continue to build on this foundation of excellence by providing value added, branded and custom formulated fats and oils solutions to the Food Service, Food Ingredient and Retail sectors. At Stratas Foods we are committed to being the most valued supplier of fats, oils, dressings, mayonnaise and salad dressings to the private label retail bottled oils market in the United States.

Manufacturing facilities are located in Dallas and Houston, TX; Decatur and Quincy, IL; Englewood, NJ; Hillside, NJ; Fresno, CA; Nashville, TN; and Valdosta, GA. Corporate offices are located in Memphis, TN. We are committed to maintaining a progressive workplace by utilizing the ideas, skills and talents of all of our employees. We strive to make Stratas Foods a great place to work and are building a team capable of meeting our business goals.

Job Description

This position is reserved for employees that are dedicated to step up from an entry level position on the manufacturing floor. Qualified candidates must be able to perform a variety of jobs, tasks, or duties as required; and must be able to work any shift, overtime, and weekends as required.

The tasks required, but not limited to, are general housekeeping, clean up, sweeping, vacuuming, painting, lubrication (oiling, greasing, etc.), sample retrieval, power washing, lifting and hauling items up and down stairs, dump rework, and operate a motorized fork lift and a variety of other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

• Keep lines stocked with packaging materials
• Fill out appropriate paper related to the lines CCP’s, production, packaging materials
• Basic troubleshooting and repair of packaging equipment
• Knowledge of basic operation of equipment on the line
• Communicate with supervisor when line is down due to equipment/oil supply issues
• Communicate with supervisor when equipment needs attention
• Report/resolve any observed quality issues while operating line
• Proper start up, running and shut down of line
• Basic Ammonia Operation
• Knowledge of process flow and ability to trace flow from source tank to filling process
• Understand and perform basic tasks as needed within the M3 inventory system
• Basic Votator/Perfector operation
• Basic understanding of pumps, valves, filters, and heat exchangers

Qualifications

• Be active and participate in efficiency and safety improvement teams
• Learn and follow written rules and procedures
• Produce accurate documentation
• Maintain acceptable attendance
• Must be willing and able to learn various positions
• Must fill in when needed in temporary/permanent vacancies

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent - REQUIRED & VERIFIED

Related Experience

Previous relevant experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Equipment/Software Skills

Basic computer knowledge - data entry

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb stairs, bend, kneel, stand for extended periods, work in confined spaces, and work at heights.

Additional Information

Stratas Foods is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee in any manner prohibited by law, including but not limited to, on the basis of race or color, religion, gender, age, genetic information, national origin/ancestry, mental or physical disability, family status/marital status, military/veteran status, and any other legally protected status.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision - The Employer will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Employer’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, and more.
• Medical, Dental, Vision

Salary Range

$41,600 - $54,121 / Annually

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