Production Operator

Wyandot USA, LLC.; Marion (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyandot USA, LLC. in Marion, Ohio, seeks a production worker to operate equipment in a fast-paced, FDA-regulated facility. You will participate in training and help maintain safe, clean work areas to support food safety.

The role includes transforming materials into finished goods, keeping accurate production records, performing in-line testing, assisting with changeovers, and following all safety and sanitation rules. Training across areas is a key part of the job.

Qualifications

• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Must follow FDA-regulated safety and sanitation rules
• Willing to train in multiple production areas
• Able to read and follow instructions precisely

Responsibilities

• Train and contribute in areas assigned.
• Maintain production areas with emphasis on safety and food safety.
• Transform raw materials into work in progress, coatings, and finished goods per specs.
• Maintain production records for material usage and downtime, and coordinate with Supervisors, Warehouse, Maintenance, Production and QA.
• Perform in-line testing of product.
• Handle slurry mixing and raw materials; log material and machinery usage/downtime.
• Assist teammates during changeovers to ensure efficient changeovers.
• Perform routine cleaning and complete changeover procedures as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Communication

Job description

Operation of various types of equipment in a safe and food safe manner to process raw materials into finished product. Responsible for all assigned production areas. Assist and contribute to various areas of training; become self-reliant in each area as assigned.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Training and contributing in areas assigned.
• Become efficient in all facets of production needs. Maintain work area and promote good housekeeping to ensure safety and food safety.
• Transforms raw materials into work in progress, coatings, and finished goods, based on customer specifications.
• Maintains production records in material usage, machine downtime, coordination and communication with Supervisors, Warehouse, Maintenance, Production and Quality Assurance.
• Performs all in-line testing of product.
• Responsible for slurry mixing, raw material handling, production record keeping of material and machinery usage/downtime.
• Responsible for assisting teammates during changeovers to ensure efficient and effective changeovers.
• Perform routine cleaning tasks and changeover procedures as stated in changeover forms.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• FDA regulated facility
• Able to work in a fast paced, non-climate-controlled environment.
• Safety shoes and earplugs are mandatory in designated areas.
• Elevated and slippery conditions may be present.
• Must be able to utilize different technology throughout shift, or ability to be trained on equipment.
• Able to work well with co-workers and supervision in a team environment.
• Able to move items weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Detailed oriented with extreme accuracy.
• Ability to "trouble shoot" problems with logic and apply technical knowledge.
• Must abide by all plant rules and food safety regulations, including work safety and sanitation rules.