Production Worker - 1st Shift

PFG Manufacturing; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

OLM Food Solutions is seeking a Production Worker to operate and maintain line equipment, monitor processes, and assist with product preparation and packaging to uphold GMP and safety standards.

This role requires the ability to work on a busy production floor, follow safety guidelines, and contribute to a lean manufacturing environment with strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED; 18+ years old.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to read instructions and labels.
• Certifications: HACCP preferred; Electric pallet jack certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production line equipment; assist with setup and changeovers.
• Follow safety procedures and report hazards or injuries.
• Maintain GMP, HACCP, SQF, OSHA standards and food safety practices.
• Learn Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma concepts and root cause analysis.
• Perform general labor tasks and stack products on pallets.
• Operate packaging equipment such as inserters, box taper, sealers, and pallet stackers.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Electric pallet jack

Food safety awareness

Job description

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Job Description

The Production worker is responsible for operating and maintaining line equipment, monitor the process, and assist production line with the preparation and packaging products ensuring all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), safety and quality standards are met and maintain the efficient flow of product through the production process. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duties assigned to best serve the company

Position Responsibilities:

• Works on Production line, according to procedures. May switch positions every two (2) hours and may be required to work other positions within the Production facility.
• Follow all safety procedures and participate in safety training. Maintain safe and efficient use of equipment, tools, and person. Report any injury or accident immediately to supervisory and/or any unsafe condition.
• Maintain and follow GMP, ServSafe, HACCP, SQF, OSHA and OLM Food Solutions standards in the work environment.
• Ability to learn, participate and become knowledgeable in Lean Manufacturing practices, 6 Sigma and Root Cause Analysis.
• General labor.
• Stack product on pallet.
• Ability to run the inserter.
• May start up and shut down operations for line.
• Set up and change over metal detection & box taper
• Machine Operator – simple/complex.
• Ability to utilize the box and bag maker.
• Ability to accurately operate the cheese sealer.
• Ability to operate pallet stacker, stacking 25-pound cases onto a pallet.

Required Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience. High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be at least eighteen (18) year of age.
• Communication/Language Skills. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) is a must. Ability to read and comprehend documents, simple instructions and product labels.
• Certifications. Electric palate jack and HACCP certification preferred.
• Mathematical Skills. Perform basic math functions with the ability to calculate figures and amounts.
• Reasoning Abilities. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Strong analytical skills with ability to identify opportunities.

All OLM Food Solutions employees and stakeholders must have uncompromising integrity and ethical standards.

Accountability and Reliability. Our employees must work reliably under pressure to keep on task and meet deadlines.

Passionate, Energetic, and Enthusiastic: Our employees possess a high energy level, focusing on execution with measurable results. We exhibit a “can-do attitude” to maintain enthusiasm and provide encouragement by our demeanor.

Strong Work Ethic: Our employees are fully committed and willing to do whatever it takes to drive the team and company brand into the future. Work/life balance is encouraged at OLM Food Solutions with the expectation that team members give 110% effort on the job. OLM Food Solutions is a fast-paced environment and it is critical that our employees are driven to succeed.

Customer Focused: Our employees keep the customer as their main focus while executing the daily responsibilities of their job.

Supportive: Our employees possess emotional intelligence and common sense to support team members and appreciate the value of our culture, company, and brand.

Physical: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch and use hands to grip regularly.
• Requires frequent exposure to extreme cold (below 0 F degrees) temperatures.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Maintain a professional appearance and grooming standards as outlined.

Personal Competencies: Extreme attention to detail and accuracy. Must be flexible to work days, nights or weekends if necessary. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision yet be flexible and have ability to work in a team environment.

Safety: Must adhere to all safety rules, policies and regulations in relationship to OSHA standards. Maintain and follow GMP, HACCP, SFQ, OSHA and OLM Food Solutions standards to include safe work practices.