Production Operator

Job Purpose

Under direct supervision, follow established procedures and guidelines by to fill in-stock orders and inventory records according to production schedules and perform other simple, manual tasks of a production process.

Core Responsibilities

• Work from production schedules, prepares unused raw materials for return to main warehouse from the blend room operations.

• Fill in-stock orders, and maintain accurate inventory records for warehouse.

• Assist operators, and on occasion, assume production operator responsibilities during breaks and as scheduling requires.

• Maintain neat, orderly and clean shop floor and workplace at all times and complete all sanitation and housekeeping duties as required. 

• Work in accordance with all relevant requirements including, but not limited to GMP, AIB, OSHA, HACCP, FDA, USDA and internal safety guidelines.

Academic Background

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Professional experience 

• 1 to 2 years of experience in flavor, ingredient, food or chemical manufacturing preferred. * Forklift operation skills preferred.

• Technical Skills 

• SAP bar coding/scanning experience preferred.

• Basic math, reading and recordkeeping skills. 

• Basic PC skills, including competency in MS Office products. 

• Experience in using RF scanner and labeling. 

• Ingredient knowledge around color, odor, order of addition and other pertinent quality factors. 

• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.