Production Operator - Nights

Frito-Lay; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) contributions

PTO

Paid holidays

Training programs

Job summary

H.B. Fuller is seeking a Production Operator in Grand Rapids, MI. You will operate equipment handling raw materials, packaging, labeling, and unloading in compliance with safety and quality standards.

The role reports to Production Manager/Supervisor, with a 12-hour night shift schedule (2-2-3, 6pm–6:30am). Training and development programs are provided along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Basic education: high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read and understand work orders, production process, safety regulations and quality procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare raw materials and packaging and transport to production area, report deviations.
• Operate processing equipment following process instructions and procedures.
• Monitor equipment to keep processes running at target run rates.
• Complete initial testing and release of products to ensure specifications are met.
• Check labels and packaging materials for correct labeling as per rules.
• Pack final products following instructions and quality standards.
• Adhere to quality standards and operating procedures, and company EH&S rules.
• Maintain housekeeping in area of responsibility.
• Carry out other duties as assigned by Production Manager/Supervisor.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Reading & understanding work orders

Ability to work in shifts

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• Schedule: 12-hr Night Shift (2-2-3 schedule), 6pm-6:30am

Join H.B. Fuller as a Production Operator

• Location: Grand Rapids, MI
• Schedule: 12-hr Night Shift (2-2-3 schedule), 6pm-6:30am
• Pay: $24.50 per hour + $1.00 shift differential
• Benefits: Comprehensive package including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) contributions, PTO, paid holidays, and more. Eligibility may vary.
• Career Development: Effective training, learning tools, and development programs to help you grow at every level of the organization.

Position Overview

The Production Operator reports to the Production Manager/Supervisor

The job holder has the responsibility to operate the equipment and all of its affiliated processes (preparing raw materials & packaging, unloading, packing & labeling), in compliance with legal and company rules.

Primary Responsibilities

• Preparation of raw materials and packaging: identifying & preparing the right quantities and transport them to the appropriate production area, reporting any deviation from normal, note start and finish of process
• Operating processing equipment in line with process instructions and procedures
• Monitors equipment, keeping processes running at desired run rates.
• Complete the initial testing and release of products in order to ensure that there are no deviations to specifications
• Check labels & packaging material, ensure correct labeling following the existing rules and instructions
• Packaging the final products in accordance with instructions and HBF quality standards
• Carry out all operations in compliance with the expected Quality Standards and Operating procedures of HBF and Respecting all legal and company EHS-rules.
• Responsible for housekeeping in his area responsibility
• Carry out any other duties requested from the Production Manager/Supervisor

Minimum Requirements

• Basic educational degree or high school diploma or general education diploma
• Knowledge of common software programs (MS office)
• Ability to read and understand work orders, production process, safety regulations and quality procedures and instructions.
• Availability to work in shifts

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with mixing, reading batch tickets, and working with raw materials.
• Understanding of basic English
• 1 year experience in industrial environment

Physical Environment

• Required to stand for long periods of time
• Walk and climb stairs
• Use hands to remove or lift boxes
• Stretch and reach with arms extended
• Stoop and bend
• Regularly lift up to 55 pounds and up to 100 pounds with assistance
• Temperature, dust, smell and noise are under normal chemical environment conditions

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, and geographic location.

The salary for this role is $24.50 per hour + $1.00 Shift Differential.

In addition to your salary, H.B. Fuller offers employees a competitive total rewards package including comprehensive benefits, incentive and recognitions programs, health & wellness benefits, 401K contributions, paid time off and paid holidays. Eligibility may vary.

H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.

H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with H.B. Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed service agreement, H.B. Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.