The Production Operator plays a vital role in our food manufacturing process, ensuring the efficient and safe production of food products according to established quality and safety standards. This role involves operating production equipment, monitoring production processes, and maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in the production area. Duties and Responsibilities: Equipment Operation: Operate production machinery and equipment, including but not limited to mixers, ovens, filling machines, and packaging equipment. Set up machinery according to production specifications and ensure proper functioning. Monitor equipment operation to ensure smooth production flow and troubleshoot any issues that arise. Quality Control: Conduct regular quality checks on raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods to ensure compliance with quality standards. Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) for product assembly, packaging, and labeling to maintain consistency and quality. Report any deviations from quality standards to the supervisor or quality control team. Safety Compliance: Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines (OSHA), including proper handling of equipment, wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), and following safety procedures during production activities. Participate in safety training sessions and contribute to a culture of safety awareness in the production area. Report any safety hazards or incidents to the supervisor immediately. Sanitation and Cleanliness: Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the production area, including equipment, work surfaces, and storage areas. Follow sanitation procedures for equipment cleaning and sanitation to prevent contamination and ensure food safety. Dispose of waste and by-products in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements. Production Efficiency: Follow production schedules and production plans to meet production targets and deadlines. Monitor production output and identify opportunities for process optimization or efficiency improvements. Communicate any issues affecting production efficiency to the supervisor and collaborate on solutions. Record Keeping: Maintain accurate production records, including production logs, batch records, and inventory records in the production reporting system (Redzone). Assist in inventory management tasks, such as stock replenishment and material handling. Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other production team members, including supervisors, technicians, and quality control personnel, to achieve production goals. Communicate effectively with team members to ensure smooth coordination and handover of tasks during shift changes. Flexibility to work overtime and non-standard hours as needed, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Perform all other duties as assigned. Minimum Job Requirements: Education/Certifications and Experience: High school diploma or GED; additional vocational training or certification in food production or manufacturing is a plus. Previous experience working in food manufacturing or a similar production environment, preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Familiarity with food safety regulations (FSA, USDA) and quality assurance practices (GMPs). Ability to operate production equipment and machinery safely and effectively. Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions and procedures accurately. Good communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team. Physical stamina and ability to lift and move heavy objects as required in the production process. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A Working Conditions and Physical Effort: Work involves daily and frequent exposure to unusual elements, such as dirt, dust, fumes, odors, darkness and/or poor lighting, noise, and vibration. Seasonal exposure to weather elements to include, but not limited to, extreme temperatures, wetness, and humidity. Work environment involves daily exposure to physical risks and hazards, such as working around mechanical equipment, mechanical hazards, forklifts, chemical hazards, electrical hazards, fire and explosives hazards, communicable diseases. Position requires the ability to stand; walking around office, warehouse, and plant; lifting and carrying packages up to 50 pounds; utilizing fine dexterity; and reaching, kneeling, crawling, and twisting on a daily basis. Expectations: Will demonstrate, promote, and exemplify the Company’s Core Values. We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefit programs that include medical, dental, vision, flexible savings account, health savings account, 401K matching savings plan, employee assistance program, wellness programs, life insurance, AD&D insurance, disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, student loan counseling, employee referral program, paid time off, and more! For additional information about our company, go to www.chg.com. C.H. Guenther & Son and its subsidiaries are E-Verify participating employers. Click here for more information regarding E-verify. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the pre-employment screening process which includes a drug screen and review of criminal background and other records as required. AA/EEO/Drug-Free Employer C.H. Guenther is a growing, privately owned corporation that has delivered high quality products, traditional flavors and our just “baked from scratch” taste since 1851. We are a leading supplier of baked and frozen food products; appetizers, snacks and soups; gravies, sauces and seasonings; biscuits and more for foodservice and consumer markets in North America and Europe. Our well-loved retail brands such as Pioneer, White Wings, Sun-Bird and Cuisine Adventures have been included at family meals for generations. With a relentless pursuit of excellence, we develop innovative food solutions and create sustainable value for our people, our customers, and our communities. We accomplish this by deploying best in class capabilities and being an employer of choice. We strive for high-performance, with a positive attitude in all that we do. We are results driven, communicate openly and honestly, value diversity and foster long-term relationships. Our leaders are committed to nurturing our diverse talent, their ideas, and unique perspectives. We strive to harness the full potential of our most important resource – our people. Our heritage is driven by our commitment to the core values of integrity/respect, empowerment, accountability, collaboration, and agility. Our vision is to nourish society as a transformational leader in the future of food. Join us in our purpose to create memorable moments through the power of food!

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