POSITION PURPOSE: The Production Operator II works daily to support production of medical foods and formula. Assignments are frequently repetitive but additionally utilize basic hand-held and manual equipment. Demonstrated initiative is required to attain skill level commensurate with required equipment and assignments. Work is performed under close supervision.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
• 1+ 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 visually and physically sort, count, pack, and palletize, raw materials and finished goods
• Ability to work 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 instruction and 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 company’s overall goals
• Ability to have a positive, can-do attitude, strong work ethic and be reliable and punctual
• Ability to maintain company confidential data
  
  
  

WORKING CONDITIONS: This position works in a food manufacturing environment and requires the ability to adhere to all GMP, Food Safety, workplace safety and security policies including wearing required personal protective equipment, as well hair net, beard net, etc. as required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Position requires the ability to perform repetitive motions with hands and fingers, walk, stand on concrete floors, regularly lift to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift, push, pull up to 50 pounds.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Safely and accurately operates manual equipment; i.e, pallet jack, case packers
• Label, count, sort, pack, and palletize raw materials and finished goods
• Accurately complete daily production data collection forms
• Maintain clean and organized work area at all times
• Perform housekeeping duties
• Demonstrate continuous improvement mindset to improved procedures and processes.
• Other duties as assigned

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

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The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

Experience

• 1 year(s): Manufacturing

Education

• High School or better

Behaviors

• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)