Operator - 1st Shift

About the position

The Operator position at Frontier Coop involves performing various tasks in the production of the company's products. The role emphasizes efficiency and safety in production processes, requiring the operator to follow standard procedures and maintain equipment. The operator is expected to work across different areas of production and distribution, ensuring quality control and compliance with safety and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform all tasks involved in the production of Frontier's products.
• Follow standard processes and practices safe work habits to ensure efficient and safe production.
• Box, fill, label, and clean as part of general tasks in the production area.
• Communicate respectfully and honestly with team members.
• Operate equipment on production lines for at least 50% of hours worked.
• Make equipment adjustments to ensure quality finished products.
• Perform major production line changeovers independently.
• Handle powerful rare earth magnets safely.
• Complete special packaging projects as scheduled.
• Maintain equipment according to SOPs and preventative maintenance schedules.
• Train others in performing the job effectively.
• Collaborate with production planning to determine efficient production schedules.
• Case and palletize finished products for inventory.
• Operate material handling, packaging, and processing equipment.
• Sample products for quality control checks and visually inspect materials for defects.
• Complete necessary documentation for each product, including computerized tracking systems.
• Disassemble, clean, and reassemble machinery as needed.
• Use and maintain familiarity with assembly, packaging, and measuring tools.
• Work with other departments to resolve problems as they arise.
• Monitor Statistical Process Controls and report quality-related issues to Quality Assurance.
• Ensure food safety and quality by monitoring critical control points and reporting non-conformances.
• Propose suggestions for continual improvement and follow safety, sanitation, and production procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic math skills are required.
• Ability to read and comprehend moderately detailed instructions and safety rules.
• Ability to write simple correspondence and speak effectively in small group situations.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to train others in general manufacturing processes.
• Attention to detail and ability to work within a team.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in manufacturing or production environments.
• Familiarity with quality control processes.

Benefits

• Full-time position with competitive salary range.
• Opportunities for training and development.