OPERATOR I - GILBERT

SUMMARY: Operator I is responsible for operating and monitoring basic food production equipment to ensure an efficient and safe manufacturing of food products. This entry-level role plays a key part in maintaining product quality, adhering to food safety standards, and supporting continuous improvement efforts on the production floor. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Operate machinery and equipment according to standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Perform basic troubleshooting and report equipment malfunctions
• Conduct routine quality checks and record data accurately
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work areas in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Hazard Analyzes Critical Control Points (HACCP), and follow all required personal protective equipment (PPE) protocols
• Assist with product changeovers and equipment setups
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors
• Participate in training and cross-training opportunities
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION:  

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or food production environment is a plus.
• Ability to read and follow standard operating procedures, work instructions, and safety guidelines.
• Basic math and measurement skills required.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIORNMENT:  

• Required to maneuver plant and warehouse workspaces which involve: 

• Continually standing, walking, sitting, talking, or hearing, work around loud machinery and moving parts, utilize hand and finger dexterity, exposed to extreme heat, extreme cold, wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather), required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel 
• Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions, push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds safely