The Production Operator III works daily to support and complete production orders of medical foods and formula while adhering to safety and quality policies. Work is varied and is done under general supervision. Duties require training and initiative to acquire more complex skills and ability to work independently.
- Accurately measure, weigh, or blend powder, solid, and liquid ingredients
- Combines ingredients into batches
- Complete production orders on time, zero quality defects, and correct quantities
- Operate simple production, packaging, blending, or related equipment
- Label, count, sort, palletize and pack raw ingredients and finished goods
- Blends and pouches running semi-automatic equipment
- Maintain clean and organized work area at all times
- Completes housekeeping and sanitation duties, including CIP.
- Accurately completes daily production data collection forms and performs data entry
- Demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset to improve procedures and processes
- Ability to maintain company confidential data
- Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
- 2+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment; food and beverage manufacturing experience preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to follow work instructions, as well as Safety, Quality, and Company policies
- Ability to read, write, and speak English
- Ability to operate basic production machinery, case packer, palletizer, blending, pouch sealers, forklift
- Ability to accurately measure, weigh or blend powder, solid, and liquid ingredients
- Ability to use a computer for data entry of production data
- Ability to visually and physically sort, count, pack, and palletize, raw materials and finished goods
- Ability to work around and with hand-held, manual, and moving equipment i.e., conveyors, case packing, pallet jacks, and other machinery
- Ability to use a tape gun, date coder, box cutter, and other small tools
- Ability to recognize number sequences, lot numbers, date codes, and other data visually and accurately
- Ability to visually detect, identify, and effectively communicate product deviations to lead or manager
- Ability to stand on concrete floors and perform repetitive motions for extended periods of time
- Ability to lift, carry, push, pull up to 25 pounds on a regular basis and up to 50 lbs on occasion
- Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment in accordance with Quality and Safety policies
- Ability to work independently with general supervision as well as work in a diverse, fast-paced, cross-functional team environment
- Ability to be flexible and take on assignments as required
- Ability to interact well with other staff members and in alignment with the company’s overall goals
- Ability to have a positive, can-do attitude, strong work ethic, and be reliable and punctual
