WEEKEND 2nd PRODUCTION OPERATOR

Algood Food Company; Louisville, Northern (KY, KY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Shift differential

Job summary

Algood Food Company in Louisville, KY is hiring for a Weekend 2nd shift Production Operator. The role involves operating, monitoring, and adjusting packaging equipment to meet production goals, with a focus on safety and quality. Weekend schedule provides a stationary shift with potential for overtime and shift differential.

Requires high school diploma or GED and 2–3 years of food manufacturing experience. Forklift experience is preferred and HACCP/SQF training is a plus.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma/GED.
• 2-3 years’ experience in food manufacturing.
• HACCP and SQF training required.
• Forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and adjust machinery on the production line and be able to quickly identify any malfunctions of machine or outputs.
• Stop machines and report any malfunctions immediately.
• Assisting in rework during idle production times.
• Responsible for completing all necessary documentation in a timely manner.
• Staging and loading packaging for the products that will be produced on the line.
• Ensure continuous cleaning required throughout the shift.
• Inspect all materials, ingredients, and inventory to ensure food safety procedures are followed.
• Coordinate breaks/lunches with other Operators and Supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Good attendance

PLC interface

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

IFix Portal

MSD365

Zebra Printer

Forklift

Scan Gun

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Louisville - Louisville, KY 40258

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: None

Weekend 2nd shift Production Operator

WEEKLY PAY

Pay Rate: $24.51 per hour plus shift differential

Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Job Category: Regular Full-Time

Department: Production

Location: Louisville, KY

Schedule

• Friday: 1:30pm-2:00am
• Saturday: 2:30pm-3:00am
• Sunday: 3:30pm-4:00am

Basic Function

Support Algood’s core values by incorporating them in daily thoughts and actions.

Monitoring, operating, and adjusting production equipment to maintain production goals.

Organizational Relationships

Reports to: Production Supervisor

Supervises: This position has no direct reports

Standards of Performance

• Working knowledge of various packaging equipment on the retail production lines
• Operate equipment to optimal safety, quality, and efficiency standards
• High level of initiative
• Ability to be flexible regarding work hours (OT)
• Good attendance
• Team player
• Ability to interface with PLCs to control/operate equipment effectively
• Ability to locate and stage materials as needed
• Ability to perform sanitation tasks on equipment

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and adjust machinery on the production line and be able to quickly identify any malfunctions of machine or outputs
• Stop machines and report any malfunctions immediately
• Assisting in rework during idle production times
• Responsible for completing all necessary documentation in a timely manner
• Staging and loading packaging for the products that will be produced on the line
• Ensure continuous cleaning required throughout the shift
• Inspect all materials, ingredients, and inventory to ensure food safety procedures are followed
• Ensure an open line of communication to management/supervisors.
• Coordinate breaks/lunches with other Operators and Supervisor
• Other duties as assigned by management

Mental and Physical Requirements

• Ability to maintain considerable concentration with frequent time pressures and interruptions
• Ability to maintain visual attention for extended periods of time
• Language Skills: Ability to speak, read, and write in the English language. Ability to analyze and interpret common instructions and schedules
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units or measure
• Ability to occasionally lift or carry minimal weights up to 50 pounds
• Ability to occasionally reach, squat, kneel, climb, push, or pull.
• Ability to manipulate necessary office equipment including computer software, hardware, and equipment
• Must comply with all health and safety requirements

Working Environment and Conditions

• This position requires working in an internal environment.

QualificationsEducation, Experience, and Training

• Requires a high school diploma/GED
• Previous related experience required
• At minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in Food Manufacturing
• Language Skills: Ability to speak clearly and distinctly. Ability to read, analyze and interpret common instructions and schedules
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure.
• Reasoning Ability: Apply common sense and understanding to carry out instructions or procedures furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form. Ability to deal with problems that arise on a day to day basis
• HACCP and SQF training required
• Forklift experience preferred

Equipment and Tools

• Company Uniforms, Laboratory Jackets, Non-Latex Gloves, Ear Plugs, Safety-Toe Shoes, and Safety Glasses.
• The following equipment and computer programs will be used:
• Ifix Portal
• MSD365
• Scan Gun
• Radio
• Zebra Printer
• Calculator
• Forklift