Production Worker

Stratas Foods, LLC; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Stratas Foods, LLC in Valdosta, GA is seeking an entry-level Packaging/Warehouse Assistant for the packaging plant. You will supply packaging materials to production lines, inspect for quality defects, and perform basic equipment operations.

Responsibilities include operating box erectors, bag inserters, and line equipment; maintaining housekeeping; and following GMP/HACCP standards. The role is rotating across shifts (1st, 2nd, 3rd) with safety at the forefront.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience: Food prep or industrial setting preferred.
• Skills: Basic computer operations and arithmetic.

Responsibilities

• Supply packaging materials to production lines and track lots.
• Operate box erector, bag inserter, and line equipment.
• Maintain housekeeping and safety compliance.
• Follow GMP and HACCP requirements; rotate shifts.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

English literacy

Basic arithmetic

Basic computer skills

Reading/writing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Headquartered in Cordova, TN, Stratas Foods is a 50/50 joint venture formed in October 2008 between ACH Food Companies and Archer Daniels Midland Company. Stratas Foods is built on the combined strengths and expertise of these two great parent companies, laid down over the course of over 200 years of combined experience. Stratas will continue to build on this foundation of excellence by providing value added, branded and custom formulated fats and oils solutions to the Food Service, Food Ingredient and Retail sectors. At Stratas Foods we are committed to being the most valued supplier of fats, oils, dressings, mayonnaise and salad dressings to the private label retail bottled oils market in the United States.

Manufacturing facilities are located in Dallas and Houston, TX; Decatur and Quincy,IL; Englewood, NJ; Hillside, NJ; Fresno, CA; Nashville, TN; and Valdosta, GA. Corporate offices are located in Memphis, TN.We arecommitted to maintaining a progressive workplace by utilizing the ideas, skills and talents of all of our employees. We strive to makeStratas Foodsa great place to work and are building a team capable of meeting our business goals.

Job Description

The PW position is an entry level position in the packaging plant. Responsibilities include supplying packaging materials to the production lines,inspecting for quality defects, minor operating and troubleshooting of basic equipment and general housekeeping.

• Supplying packaging materials to the production lines—completion of lot tracking paperwork, inventory tracking/counting, complaint forms for damaged/out of spec materials, inspection of materials
• Operation of box erector, bag inserter and placing jugs on the line—includes supplying equipment with materials, troubleshooting and making basic mechanical adjustments to equipment
• Operation of cube line fillers, scales and the bag tucker
• Maintain and perform housekeeping responsibilities in assigned areas
• Follow all safety and environmental rules and regulations applicable to position.
• Adhere to and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and HACCP requirements
• Rotating shift position (1st, 2nd, 3rd)
• Performs additional duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

Education: Minimum of high school diploma or GED required.

Relevant Experience: Experience in food preparation or industrial setting preferred

Equipment/Software Skills: Position requires basic computer operation skills, i.e. use of “point and click” programs

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations: Forklift/Industrial Truck certification preferred

• Must be able to read/write/speak English, must be able to do basic arithmetic.
• Must be able to write clearly
• Must be able to communicate with other employees in a clear and professional manner

Additional Information

Physical: Ability to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time while performing job duties. Must be capable of working in confined spaces and from heights, bending, kneeling, able to lift 50 lbs repeatedly and must be able to wear a respirator.

Sensory:

Mental/Reasoning:Must be able to analyze information quickly to provide feedback in the manufacturing process and troubleshoot equipment failures

Stratas Foods is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee in any manner prohibited by law, including but not limited to, on the basis of race or color, religion, gender, age, genetic information, national origin/ancestry, mental or physical disability, family status/marital status, military/veteran status, and any other legally protected status.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision-The Employer will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Employer’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)