Production Operator - Rotating 12-Hour Shifts

Gelita-USA-; Sergeant Bluff (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

GELITA USA in Sergeant Bluff, Iowa is seeking a Production Operator to join our gelatin and collagen protein production team. The role involves working with colleagues to produce quality products efficiently, maintaining materials, operating equipment, and ensuring safety and cleanliness on the production floor.

The ideal candidate will have a High School/GED, at least three years in production processing, the ability to lift 50 lbs, and strong math, mechanical, and computer skills.

Qualifications

• High School/GED diploma required.
• Minimum of three years of production processing experience.
• Ability to lift over 50 lbs.
• Ability to work a 12-hour rotating shift (days, nights, weekends, holidays).
• Ability to communicate in English (verbal/written).
• Strong math, mechanical aptitude, and troubleshooting skills.
• Proficiency with computers and in-house software systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain raw material supplies.
• Operate and monitor equipment including pumps, valves, tanks, evaporators, dryers, packaging.
• Perform sanitation and CIP activities.
• Product sampling and testing.
• Follow safety procedures and policies.
• Communicate with production, maintenance, management to improve processes.
• Warehousing and data entry as needed.

Skills

Physical stamina

English communication

Math skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Computer literacy

Lift heavy loads

Education

High School/GED diploma

Job description

Job SummaryGELITA USA is seeking qualified individuals to fill the position of Production Operator in our Sergeant Bluff, Iowa location. GELITA is a global business that primarily produces gelatin and collagen peptides for use in the food, pharmaceutical, and health & nutrition industries. GELITA USA is the industry's largest single site gelatin and collagen protein manufacturer in the world.Essential Functions of a Production OperatorA Production Operator will work with all colleagues to make a quality product efficiently. Depending on the position place within the plant, a new operator may be responsible to perform any of the following functions:Maintain raw material suppliesRaw material pretreatmentWash / Sour processFilter preparation and operationOperating the ion exchange systemThin liquor concentrator and thick liquor evaporatorPasteurizationProduct drying and packagingWarehousingAll Production Operators are required to be able to perform the following functions:Understanding and adhering to all safety procedures and policies.Manufacturing products according to established procedures to ensure that they meet specifications.Monitoring multiple production processes utilizing computer systems to input and record data as necessary.Communicate with production, maintenance, Management, to continually improve facility processes and promote a collaborative team environment.Operating equipment throughout facility such as pumps, valves, tanks, evaporators, dryers, packing, palletizers, forklifts, etc.Performing sanitation and CIP activities.Product sampling and testing.Maintaining a safe and clean work environment.Other duties as assigned.Production Operator RequirementsThe preferred candidate for Production Operator will have:A High School/GED diploma.Minimum of THREE years of production processing experience with preference given to those with continuous flow production experience.Ability to perform physical job duties including lifting over 50lbs.Ability to work a 12hr rotating shift schedule (days, nights, weekdays, weekends, holidays).Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written).Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above).Good math skills, a mechanical aptitude, and have good trouble shooting skills.Proficiency in the use of computers with the ability to quickly learn in house programs and systems.This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS.