Salty Processing Operator - 3rd Shift
Core
Operate and monitor processing equipment to produce high-quality salty food products safely and efficiently.
Role type
Production operator (food manufacturing)
Builds
Packaged salty food products (snacks, soups, sauces)
Domain
Food manufacturing / Consumer packaged goods
Required skills
Equipment operation, ingredient mixing, temperature and moisture monitoring, batch sheet execution, material weighing, quality inspection, sanitation procedures, material handling (forklift/pallet jack), inventory management, basic preventative maintenance, heat exchanger monitoring, seasoning application
Preferred skills
Food manufacturing experience, forklift certification, GMP knowledge, equipment changeover experience, continuous improvement methodologies (5S/Lean)
Responsibilities
Operate processing equipment to meet quality and safety standards; mix ingredients and monitor process parameters; read and follow batch sheets and recipes; identify and remove non-conforming products; perform equipment start-up, shutdown, and basic maintenance; follow sanitation and cleaning procedures; move and stage raw materials using material handling equipment; manage raw material inventory and cutter blade safety; monitor oil and heat exchanger systems; maintain 5S practices and PPE usage.
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior, hands-on IC