Production Operator

ZipRecruiter; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing natural foods company seeks a production team member responsible for operating and maintaining packaging machines. The role requires a high school diploma and the ability to lift up to 50lbs. Join a collaborative workplace offering strong benefits and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive base salary with bonus potential

Health, Dental, Vision, 401k, and Life Insurance

Career Growth opportunities

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Exciting work culture

Qualifications

• Independently works and as a team player.
• Ability to learn specific manufacturing practices and requirements.
• Must be available for overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operates and performs maintenance on production and packaging machines.
• Completes production paperwork accurately.
• Maintains efficiency standards based on machine requirements.

Skills

Good Manufacturing Practices

Communication

Teamwork

Time Management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Brand Overview At Uncle Crumbles, we strive to amaze and inspire, one bite at a time! Uncle Crumbles started in a small bakery of a natural foods market on Main Street in Glastonbury, Connecticut. Founder Michael Smulders listened to his Celiac customers complain about the taste of many of the gluten free options available to them. He thought that no one should have to suffer because of a food allergy or other special dietary needs and made it his mission to create products that would make our customers happy.

Continuing to carry on his legacy, we are a rapidly growing natural and organic food company with a recognized brand, offering consumers great-tasting products in large packaged food categories. Every day, success-minded customers who value their time, great flavor and health can enjoy a wide variety of our products through numerous channels.

Position Summary & Key Areas of Ownership

Responsible for performing all tasks associated with production and packaging of products on production lines as assigned.

Core Responsibilities

• Sets up, operates, adjusts and performs minor maintenance on production and packaging machines.
• Required to maintain efficiency standards based on machine standards.
• Accurately complete all production paperwork.
• Knowledge of line cleaning and testing.
• Required to complete sku changes quickly and efficiently.
• Effectively communicate with production, QA, maintenance, and management staff.
• Always maintain good housekeeping standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Requirements

• Expected to learn Basic Good Manufacturing Practices and Hygiene, work instructions for your assigned work area, Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Safety Procedures and Quality at the Source testing and documentation for your assigned work area.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to work independently and as a team player. The right candidate will be able to work efficiently and effectively in all aspects of the position and be available for overtime as needed.
• EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or general education degree (GED), on the job training is offered.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.

What We Have to Offer Uncle Crumbles offers a professional working environment that promotes teamwork, creativity, and supports individual growth.

• Competitive base salary w/bonus potential
• Exciting work culture
• Amazing benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, 401k, and Life Insurance
• Career Growth
• Paid Time Off and Holidays

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