Machine Operator

The Position: FULL TIME- MON-FRI(7:00 AM-4:00 PM)- Saturdays (TBD)Principal Duties/ Major Responsibilities: - Prepares machine for the start of production and oversees daily operation in compliance with safe operating procedures. - Follow all required work safe practices. This would include wearing all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, fall restraints, etc. - Adhere to food safety and all quality requirements by committing to meet all pertinent regulatory, customer, and SQF requirements and assist in all internal/external audits - Stage and weigh ingredients to be processed - Process ingredients - Safely operate process equipment machinery - Safely operate a forklift - Document stages of processing - Perform daily equipment checks Requirements/Qualifications: - Reliable transportation - Be able to lift at least 50 lbs. regularly - Demonstrated ability to work in teams - Reliable, predictable attendance is required - Employee must have the ability to climb stairs and be on their feet for long periods of time. - Must have a practical working knowledge of basic arithmetic functions (multiplication, division, addition, subtraction). - Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner - HACCP certification and/or Serv Safe Training a plus.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Candidates must be accustomed to working in a manufacturing plant with varying temperatures. This position is subject to noise from machinery. It will require varying degrees of personal protective equipment, including steel-toed boots, earplugs, gloves, lab coats, masks, and safety glasses or goggles.