Production Operator

ZipRecruiter; La Puente (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food production is seeking a Production Operator responsible for cream cheese manufacturing. The role involves operating equipment, quality checks, and maintaining safety standards in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have experience in food manufacturing and be able to work full-time, including overtime and weekends.

Qualifications

• 6+ months’ experience in food manufacturing.
• Ability to speak, read, write and comprehend English.

Responsibilities

• Assemble parts for production in various filler rooms.
• Ensure accurate weights being packaged and quality checks.
• Safely operate a forklift and perform sanitation tasks.

Skills

English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Forklift

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Summary/Objective

This position is responsible for all tasks involved in the production of cream cheese. The goal of a production operator is to use equipment to assist with manufacturing, packaging, and other steps along in the production environment. This position follows standard work methods and practices safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible.

Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assemble Parts for production in 8oz/3lb/30lb filler rooms
• Ensure filler parts are properly washed and sanitize before installation
• Print orders and insure correct codes are applied and lab verification
• Ensure accurate weights being packaged
• Insert work orders in SAP system for code dates
• Check and change labels and materials to satisfy customer request
• Track batches, dates of materials been used including lot numbers
• Set up palletizing system and robot packers for production
• Quality check individual units prior to packaging, insure metal detector is functioning properly, all required documents are filled out with accuracy
• Insure x-ray machines are functioning properly and on proper settings
• Perform general housekeeping as required
• Contribute to the team effort to assure quality, consistency, efficiency, and reduce loss, etc.
• Safely operate a forklift
• Perform Sanitation tasks, cleaning fillers and associated lines occasionally

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties on the job, the physical demands are:

• Stand – continuously
• Stoop/Bend – frequently
• Squat – occasionally
• Crawl – never
• Climb Stairs or ladders – frequently
• Reach – chest level, above or below – frequently
• Push - 300 lbs. occasionally
• Pull - 300 lbs. occasionally
• Lift/carry- 50 lbs. frequently

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Overtime, weekend, and holiday work is required at times. Vacation coverage as needed

Required Education and Experience

• Ability to speak, read, write and comprehend English

Education and Experience

• 6+ months’ experience in food manufacturing
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Forklift License (Company will pay and arrange for testing)
• Computer skills and basic knowledge of MS Excel and Word

Monday - Friday, 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm (2nd shift)