Production Operator

Prairie-Farms-Dairy; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie Farms, Inc. is looking for a Production Operator in Fort Wayne, IN. The role involves operating and monitoring production line equipment, with emphasis on safety, accuracy, and teamwork in a fast-paced dairy processing plant.

Responsibilities include setup and cleaning, labeling, stock movement, and reporting issues to supervisors. This position offers a stable career within a company with a 75+ year history of success.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to operate and monitor production equipment.
• Ability to follow GMP and safety procedures.
• Reliable team player with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Operate, clean, set up and monitor equipment on the production line.
• Perform cleanings during setup and product changeovers.
• Load/unload stacks and move items as assigned.
• Sort, bundle and label product loads for proper coding.
• Record stock movement in and out of work areas.
• Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating issues.
• Monitor materials and equipment and report irregularities to supervisor.
• Maintain clear, accurate paperwork.
• Support continuous improvement to identify process improvements.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices and PPE safety rules.
• Report food safety/quality issues to management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

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Production Operator

Operative Fort Wayne, IN, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 12666

Job Summary:

As a Production worker we have several opportunities to work in different areas of the plant to operate equipment. If you like to work in a fast-paced environment, have attention to detail and enjoy being part of a team this might be the perfect job for you.

This is a great opportunity to establish yourself in a secure company with a 75+ year history of success. We are proud to be comprised of more than 800 farm families throughout the Midwest. Since 1938, we have been producing high-quality products for you and your family.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Clean, set-up, operate and monitor equipment of the production line
• Perform cleanings during set down times and product changeovers
• Load/unload stacks and moves items as assigned
• Sort, bundle and fill containers or place in assembled units
• Mark or place identifying labels on product loads, ensuring that all finished product is coded properly
• Record movement of stock in and out of work areas
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties
• Monitor materials, products and equipment at each step of the process and reports irregularities to supervisor
• Maintain communication with other departments, management and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict efficiency
• Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format
• Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices
• Follow all required work safe practices. This would include wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc
• Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately
• Other duties assigned or required

Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be frequently exposed moving mechanical parts and forklifts.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet / humid / cold conditions (non-weather).
• The noise level in the work environment may be loud.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and sit.
• The employee may occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Prairie Farms, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. This job overview is not all inclusive. In addition, reserves the right to amend this job overview at any time.