Production Machine Operator - Night Shift- Grainwell Puffed Grains

Dyersville Economic Development Corp; Center (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site training

Education Reimbursement

Starting wage $20-$25/hour

Job summary

Grainwell Puffed Grains in Dyersville, IA is seeking a Production Machine Operator for the night shift to ensure proper setup, operation, and monitoring of continuous production lines, coordinating with maintenance and quality teams.

You will run steam generators, air compressors, monitor quality, perform changeovers, keep records, and uphold GMPs and safety guidelines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Reading and writing skills to process instructions.
• Basic mathematical skills to inspect counts and calculations.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Able to operate in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate and monitor a continuous production line.
• Start up steam generators and air compressors.
• Verify water quality during start-up.
• Load seed and adjust processing parameters to meet specs.
• Perform product changeovers and maintain production flow.
• Maintain GMPs, health and safety guidelines.

Skills

Reading and writing

Basic math

Fast-paced environment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Company Description

Company: Grainwell Puffed Grains

Company Website: http://grainwellfoods.com/careers/

Address: 2360 Industrial Parkway SW, Dyersville, IA 52040, United States

Contact Email: [e-mail]

Job Title: Production Machine Operator - Night Shift

Job Description: Grainwell is a privately-owned ingredient, inclusion, and finished goods manufacturer primarily supplying the cereal, granola, nutritional bar, and snack categories. We manufacture a variety of puffed products made from single ingredients, including ancient and traditional grains. Located in Dyersville, IA, our brand new 100,000 sq ft facility is where Grainwell manufactures a range of innovative puffed products using state-of-the-art, all-new puffing and support systems such as air compressors and steam generators. As the only facility of its kind in North America, we are poised for significant growth in the "good for you" food sector. If you're seeking a challenge and want to contribute to our expanding company, join our team to experience personal growth as we build our future together.

Job Purpose

Ensure the proper setup, organization and running of production lines. To utilize resources and equipment in the safest and most effective manner based on production schedules to achieve quality and production standards.

Essential Duties

This position is responsible for monitoring and adjusting processing equipment parameters to best ensure manufactured products meet customer specifications and internal criteria.

Main Responsibilities

• Maintain a positive attitude at all times.
• Nurture a safe, kind, respectful, and competitive environment.
• Start up, operate and monitor a continuous production line, adjusting processing parameters as needed to maintain product spec’s, quality and production flow:
• Start-up Steam Generators and Air Compressors
• Verify Water quality during start-up of Steam Generators
• Select Cerex process parameters (recipe)
• Start-up Cerex from cold start
• Verify seed selection and lot numbers
• Collect seed moisture and density
• Load seed for production
• Perform any other activities related to the production and packaging of milled and puffed products.
• Set up and perform product changeovers independently, ensuring the line is ready for new products.
• Maintain and troubleshoot a pre-set production line to keep it running smoothly.
• Perform quality inspections on the product and report/record any deviations.
• Complete production paperwork and provide recommendations for resolving process issues.
• Keep work area clean and organized throughout the shift.
• Assist in monitoring compliance with food safety standards and report concerns.
• Fill, remove, and document WIP supersacks and totes in the big bag stations.
• Operate a forklift and raw seed hoist as needed.
• Adhere to GMPs, health, and safety guidelines as outlined in quality and food safety procedures.
• Perform general housekeeping and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Possess acceptable reading and writing skills to effectively communicate and process written instructions.
• Possess basic mathematical skills with the ability to inspect, validate and confirm all counts and calculations within processing instructions and batch.
• High School Diploma or GED
• Able to operate in a fast-paced environment.

Perks

• On-site training
• Education Reimbursement
• Starting Wage $20-$25/hour