Production Line Operator I: Fast-Paced Food Manufacturing

Best Maid Cookie Company; Town of River Falls (WI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Best Maid Cookie Company in River Falls, WI is seeking an Operator I for the Production Line. The role involves executing daily production schedules, ensuring timely and accurate production of product, and maintaining safety and quality on the line.

You will operate, troubleshoot, and clean equipment, handle ingredients, complete paperwork, and participate in training while supporting food safety programs. Night and weekend shifts may be required to meet business needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1+ years of production experience in food manufacturing desired.
• Machine operator experience desired.
• Basic HMI experience desired.
• Basic analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with peers and leadership.
• Ability to work cross-functionally, convey equipment issues, and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to think quickly and handle frequent change.
• Detail oriented with the ability to organize and multitask.
• Self-motivated, goal oriented, quality driven, and capable of working independently with little supervision.
• Willingness to work various shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays based on business need.

Responsibilities

• Execute the daily production schedule to meet customer orders.
• Ensure timely and accurate production of product, including setup of equipment/supplies, to maintain processing standards.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot production machinery safely and securely as needed to achieve a high standard of performance.
• Properly handle ingredients used in production as needed, including staging, measuring, and mixing.
• Complete all necessary paperwork to company standards.
• Adhere to all cleaning procedures in production area.
• Adhere to the allergen control program guidelines, including equipment cleaning and verification activities.
• Take corrective action as assigned by the Supervisor based on pre-operation and daily self-assessment audit findings.
• Participate in investigating issues, finding root causes, and developing solutions for issues that arise in the production area.
• Take actions necessary to resolve food safety and quality deficiencies.
• Maintain safe working conditions and preserve the integrity of the EH&S system by following safety policies.
• Participate in mandatory training program requirements.
• Comply with all food safety requirements, training, policies, and procedures.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Production procedures

Machine operation

HMI basics

Problem solving

Communication

Detail oriented

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

HMI system

Job description

Best Maid Cookie Company in River Falls, WI is seeking an Operator I for the Production Line. The role involves executing daily production schedules, ensuring timely and accurate production of product, and maintaining safety and quality on the line.

You will operate, troubleshoot, and clean equipment, handle ingredients, complete paperwork, and participate in training while supporting food safety programs. Night and weekend shifts may be required to meet business needs.