Production Worker - Grainwell Puffed Grains

Dyersville Economic Development Corp; Center (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

health

dental

vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

life insurance

paid time off

4-day work week

weekends off

On-site training

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Grainwell Puffed Grains is seeking a Production Worker for the 2nd shift to help lead daily operations in a newly expanded facility. You will monitor processing equipment, adjust parameters, and ensure products meet customer specifications.

The role requires basic math, good communication, and adherence to safety and GMP guidelines. Training on 1st shift will precede permanent night shift scheduling at this location.

Qualifications

• Good reading and writing skills to follow instructions.
• Basic math to confirm counts in processing instructions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production setting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and adjust processing equipment parameters to meet specs.
• Start up, operate, and monitor a continuous production line.
• Perform quality inspections and document deviations.
• Assist in safety, GMP compliance and housekeeping.

Skills

Reading and writing

Basic math

Fast-paced environment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Company: Grainwell Puffed Grains

Company Website: http://grainwellfoods.com/careers/

Address: 2360 Industrial Parkway SW, Dyersville, IA 52040, United States

Contact Email: [e-mail]

Job Title: Production Worker

Job Description: If you are looking for a reliable opportunity with a growing company, Grainwell Puffed Grains invites you to apply.

We are currently seeking an experienced Production Worker for 2nd Shift to help lead daily operations and support our production team.

Our new 100,000 sq. ft. facility features innovative puffing technology and versatile packaging capabilities, ranging from bulk totes to retail pouches. As a one-of-a-kind processor in North America, we offer long-term potential in the rapidly expanding "good for you" food sector. Come grow with us.

Main Responsibilities

This position is responsible for monitoring and adjusting processing equipment parameters to best ensure manufactured products are meeting customer specifications and internal criteria.

Essential Duties

• Maintain a positive attitude at all times.
• Nurture a safe, kind, respectful, and competitive environment.
• Start up, operate and monitor a continuous production line, adjusting processing parameters as needed to maintain product spec’s, quality and production flow.
• Start-up Steam Generators and Air Compressors
• Verify Water quality during start-up of Steam Generators
• Select Cerex process parameters (recipe)
• Start-up Cerex from cold start
• Verify seed selection and lot numbers
• Collect seed moisture and density
• Load seed for production
• Perform any other activities related to the production and packaging of milled and puffed products.
• Set up and perform product changeovers independently, ensuring the line is ready for new products.
• Maintain and troubleshoot a pre-set production line to keep it running smoothly.
• Perform quality inspections on the product and report/record any deviations.
• Complete production paperwork and provide recommendations for resolving process issues.
• Keep work area clean and organized throughout the shift.
• Assist in monitoring compliance with food safety standards and report concerns.
• Fill, remove, and document WIP supersacks and totes in the big bag stations.
• Operate a forklift and raw seed hoist as needed.
• Adhere to GMPs, health, and safety guidelines as outlined in quality and food safety procedures.
• Perform general housekeeping and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Possess acceptable reading and writing skills to effectively communicate and process written instructions.
• Possess basic mathematical skills with the ability to inspect, validate and confirm all counts and calculations within processing instructions and batch.
• High School Diploma or GED
• Able to operate in a fast-paced environment.

Training Requirements

• Able to train on 1st shift for approximately 1-2 months (2:45 AM to 3:15 PM, M-TH), before moving permanently to night shift (2:45 PM to 3:15 AM, M-TH).

Perks

• health
• dental
• vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• life insurance
• paid time off
• 4-day work week
• weekends off
• On-site training
• Education Reimbursement

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