Warehouse/Machine Operator

Position Summary:
The Production Associate will assist the Machine Operator and Lead with the daily operating functions of the Filling Line. Most Filling Lines are staffed with more than one Line Associates who work in a team. In this team, you will need to communicate with each and work in close proximity. The Production Associate will be monitored by the Department Lead to ensure Quality, GMP, Safety, Production, Training and Housekeeping requirements. The Production Associate will conform to the required GMP and Safety procedures follow all verbal and or written instructions of the Lead, Quality Control and Management Team.
General Essential Functions:
•Comply with personal protective clothing, hair covering and hearing protection policies
•Ability to read and understand English
Kitchen Area Essential Functions:
•Verify and report any open cup seals/foils problems during the process
•Report all Non-Conforming discrepancies to Filler Lead, QC and Management
•Report to Filling Line work station on time at start up, and after breaks and lunches
•Assist team in transportation of production carts, baskets, materials and equipment
•Report all safety and GMP violations
•Report broken, damaged, dirty baskets, carts, foils, cups or any materials/equipment that does not conform to our standards
•Insure conveyor is washed down frequently to prevent any excess product spillage onto clean product cups
•Notify Filler Operator and Lead of any erratic machine functions
•Assist Filling Machine Operator with O-ring checks, cleaning and lubricating of cylinders and plungers
Packing Area Essential Functions:
•Collect and insert the filled sealed product cups into the appropriate baskets with the correct rotation and placement pattern
•Verify and report any open cup seals/foils problems during the process
•On lines with date coded cups be watchful for non-coded cups and legibility of printed information
•Report all Non-Conforming discrepancies to Filler Lead, QC and Management
•Report to Filling Line workstation on time at start up, and after breaks and lunches
•Assist team in transportation of production carts, baskets, materials and equipment
•Report all safety and GMP violations
•Report broken, damaged, dirty baskets, carts, foils, cups or any materials/equipment that does not conform to our standards
•Ensure conveyor is washed down frequently to prevent any excess product spillage onto clean product cups
•Notify Filler Operator and Lead of any erratic machine functions
•Assist Filling Machine Operator with O-ring checks, cleaning and lubricating of cylinders and plungers
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Traits:
•Follow instructions and support Filling Operator maintaining Safety/GMP requirements
Decision-making: The work instructions are very specific, with little judgment required.
Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A
Equipment Used: Variety of food processing equipment, hand trucks, carts, baskets.
Education Requirement: High School diploma/GED preferred.
Physical Demands
•Will need to be able to work in a cold environment where temperatures can vary from 45° to 32° degrees.
•Will need to be available to work overtime, weekends including Saturday and Sunday based on production needs.
Standing Entire shift
Pushing/Pulling Use of both hands to grip equipment - Frequently
Lift Capacity: up to 25 lbs. Lift over head in a safe manner - Occasionally
Noise typical of a production environment Entire shift/Hearing Protection Required

Time Demands:
•On occasion, business demands may require some employees to work overtime.
•When overtime is required, employees are expected to work extra hours as required to meet business needs – this is a requirement of this position.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Salary: $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Turlock, CA 95380: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $19