About the position
As a Machine Operator I at Dawn Foods, you will play a crucial role in the production process by working with raw materials to complete mix formulas, mixing ingredients to create batches, and packaging materials for shipping. This position requires a commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and safety in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), American Institute of Baking (AIB), International Food Standard (IFS), and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) requirements. You will be responsible for ensuring that all products produced meet specifications and regulatory requirements, and you will operate auxiliary equipment as needed for each respective function. In this role, you will also be tasked with the accurate operation of computer systems as required in production processes. You will need to communicate effectively with fellow employees and report any quality, safety, scheduling, and food safety issues to your lead or supervisor. Maintaining a clean and organized workstation is essential, and you will be expected to adhere to all sanitation and safety regulations. Additionally, you will assist in training new team members and follow the guidelines outlined in the job description for your function. The position requires flexibility, as you will be working a 12-hour shift from 4:25 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Saturday, with one day off during the week. You should be prepared to accommodate overtime needs as they arise. This is a full-time position with a competitive pay rate of $21.24 per hour and a $1,000 signing bonus. Dawn Foods is a family-owned business with over 100 years of service, offering opportunities for career advancement and professional training.
Responsibilities
- Assure all product produced meets product specifications, food safety, and regulatory requirements.
- Establish high performance standards in housekeeping according to GMP, AIB, IFS, and HACCP requirements.
- Responsible for the accurate operation of computer systems as required in production processes.
- Operate auxiliary equipment as needed for each respective function.
- Operate in a safe manner according to manual, training, and batch card instructions to ensure high quality and food safe product.
- Responsible for all Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP's) and GMP, including pre-start checklists, scale checks, forklift checklist, code dates on labels, lot numbers on formulas, and batch verification counts.
- Communicate to lead or supervisor any quality, safety, scheduling, and food safety issues within the department or plant.
- Maintain workstation and keep it clean and organized.
- Assist in training new team members.
- Adhere to Food Defense and Security functions within the facility.
- Perform all functions of the role and other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to give input on production reports.
- Ability to communicate effectively with fellow employees.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Ability to deal with problem solving in variable situations.
- Must be able to work well with others or independently.
- Forklift certified is helpful, and must be able to become certified.
- Computer skills helpful.
Nice-to-haves
- Forklift certification
- Experience in quality control
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Prescription drug insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
