Lead Production Operator - 3rd shift

LEAD PRODUCTION OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Acts as Lead Production Operator to assist on equipment setup, troubleshooting and running production line operations.
• Assist and confirm proper set up of all production lines prior to start up; metal detector inspection, date code, materials, and supplies.
• Effectively review and understand all production schedules along with ensuring proper staffing is available that can perform the required tasks.
• Ensure that finished product is bagged, sealed, and palletized in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion on structurally sound pallets.
• Ensure samples of products, both prior and during packaging adhere to the required specifications; metal detector tests assuring the quality department is notified of any substandard condition.
• Ensure cleanliness in all packing areas, including hopper area above packers.
• Monitor feeding in of any product that did not meet specification back into the system to rework.
• Assist in the training of new and existing personnel in all facets of the production areas and lines.
• Coordinate with Engineering and Maintenance teams in daily dialog to maintain and improve processes, maintenance to achieve overall goal.
• Utilizes software for daily production reporting.
• Responsible for leading the shift in the absence of the Production Supervisor.

LEAD PRODUCTION OPERATOR QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 1-2 years in a demonstrated manufacturing environment involving decision making skills/problem solving.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and lead others.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills, multitask, with the ability to read and write in English.
• Food manufacturing/processing experience, a plus.
• Ability to work unsupervised.
• Available to work flexible hours, evenings, weekends, and shift work may be required.
• Ability to perform activities in Microsoft Word, Excel, Office, MEDB, Pack OEE.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This position requires physical efforts such as straining, pulling, lifting, working, and standing and walking on concrete floor.
• Exposure to elements such as noise, minable dust, cold and hot temperatures.
• Extreme climate or climate variation.
• Heat up to 100 degrees and a low of 40 degrees.
• Changes of >30 degrees within a shift.
• Exposure to manufacturing equipment hazards, especially forklifts.
• Climbing of ladders.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

BENEFITS:

• Medical Insurance (first day of the month after start date)
• Health Savings, and or Flexible Spending Account
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and AD&D, Employer Paid
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Accident Insurance, Optional
• Critical Illness Insurance, Optional
• 401K, Employer Match
• PTO & Vacation Pay
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Company Product Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement, up to $5,000.00 per calendar year
• Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Leave
• Company Incentive Plan
• Bereavement Pay
• Relocation Available

Panhandle Milling is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state, or local law. #PANTX

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