Production Operator

pladis; Mohnton (Berks County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading global biscuits and confectionery business! As a Packaging or Processing Operator, you'll play a vital role in creating iconic products loved worldwide. This exciting opportunity allows you to work in a fast-paced environment where your contributions directly impact production quality and efficiency. With a strong focus on collaboration and accountability, you'll thrive in a culture that values your input and offers ample opportunities for growth. If you're ready to bring happiness to consumers with every bite, this is the perfect role for you!

Benefits

Quarterly Bonus Program

Annual Performance Reviews

Internal Training Opportunities

401k Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Time

Health Insurance Plans

Qualifications

• 1 year of manufacturing experience is required.
• Ability to pass a fork truck certification program.

Responsibilities

• Achieve standards and certify for activities associated with bagging machines.
• Monitor and track productivity/quality and maximize line effectiveness.

Skills

Manufacturing Experience

Fork Truck Certification

Reading Customer Specifications

Job description

Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast-growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure, and people? Then this is the place for you.

As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.

To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led, resilient, and positive because we expect pace and agility. We insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact.

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Come join the Flipz team!

Flipz chocolate-covered pretzels have been produced locally in Mohnton, PA for over 15 years! Flipz has grown into an iconic brand, loved and recognized across the globe. Join our Flipz Family in “bringing happiness to the world with every bite!”

Summary:

We have openings for Packaging Operators and Processing Operators:

Packaging Operators: In support of the packing area, you are responsible for achieving standards and being certified for all activities associated with at least two bagging machines (A & C/D) and sanitation wash-down. You should be able to handle routine and complex duties associated with set-up, operations, changeovers, assembly/disassembly, cleaning, and safety on your own. Performs all production operator support and/or Packaging Operator job duties as required.

Processing Operators: In support of the Enrobing and Bakery departments, you are responsible for achieving standards and being certified for all activities associated with at least two Enrobing Lines and sanitation wash-down or at least two Bakery skills and sanitation wash-down. You should be able to handle routine and complex duties associated with set-up, operations, changeovers, assembly/disassembly, cleaning, and safety on your own. Performs all processing operator support and/or Enrobing Operator job duties as required.

Key Accountabilities & Deliverables:

• Packaging Operators: Responsible for achieving standards and being certified for all activities associated with at least two (2) bagging machines (A and C/D) and sanitation wash-down.

• Processing Operators: Responsible for achieving standards and being certified for all activities associated with at least two (2) enrobing lines or two (2) bakery skills and sanitation wash-down.

• Recommends suggestions for improvement.

• Uses sound judgement in authority to shut down the line and immediately reports safety, food safety, maintenance, production, and quality problems to the supervisor.

• As needed, performs all Packaging Operator job duties.

• Required to read, understand, and follow all customer specifications.

• Able to manage limited supervision and handle routine and more complex duties including assembly/disassembly, metal detection, and/or changeovers on your own; if help is required, you are required to escalate the issue to the leadership team.

• Responsible for ensuring that all food quality and quality requirements are met by the team including date codes.

• Responsible for ensuring/assisting in training of new or current team members effectively.

• Monitors and tracks productivity/quality and looks for opportunities to maximize line effectiveness.

• Monitors and controls weights of products.

• Responsible for monitoring, tracking, and completing all paperwork associated with consumptions and GMP rules and regulations.

• Follows and ensures that all team members follow all safety and GMP rules and regulations.

• Assists in all positions/jobs involved in the line(s) as needed or directed by management.

• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills & Experience:

• 1 year of manufacturing experience.

• Ability to pass a fork truck certification program.

• Ability to read and understand customer specifications.

We Offer:

• Quarterly Bonus Program based on performance and attendance.

• Performance is reviewed annually to determine merit increases.

• Internal training and promotion opportunities to develop skills and increase earnings.

• Frequent opportunities for additional overtime.

• Eligible for benefits after 60 days.

• Three choices for health insurance plans, including employer contribution to Health Savings Account.

• 401k Match after 90 days.

• Paid Vacation, paid holidays, and paid sick time.

pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.