Production Operator

Wyandot USA LLC; Marion Township (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyandot USA LLC seeks a Production Operator in Marion Township to operate equipment and process raw materials into finished goods while upholding food safety standards.

The role demands a fast-paced, non-climate-controlled setting across 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts. You must lift up to 50 lbs and collaborate with teammates to ensure accurate production records and quality.

Qualifications

• FDA regulated facility.
• Non climate-controlled environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Safety shoes and earplugs required.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Train and contribute in areas assigned.
• Maintain clean and safe work area for safety and food safety.
• Transform raw materials into work in progress and finished goods per customer specifications.
• Maintain production records: material usage, downtime, communication with Supervisors, Warehouse, Maintenance, QA.
• Perform inline testing of product.
• Assist with changeovers to ensure efficiency.
• Perform routine cleaning and follow changeover procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fast-paced work

Team environment

Troubleshooting

Material handling

Job description

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Production Operator

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1007

JOB INFORMATION

JOB TITLE

Production Operator

CLASSIFICATION

Hourly / Union

DEPARTMENT

Production

STATUS

Full Time

REPORTS TO

WORK HOURS

1 st Shift - 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

2 nd Shift - 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM

3 rd Shift - 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM

OVERALL PURPOSE OF JOB

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.