Job Description
Production Operator
Location: Ames, IA
Pay: $20.00–$21.00/hr
Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 9:00 PM–7:30 AM (4×10s)
Work Setting: 100% onsite, production floor
Job Summary
We are seeking a dependable and physically capable Production Operator to support the production of custom vitamin premixes. This role involves operating production equipment, handling raw materials, weighing and mixing ingredients, packaging finished products, operating a forklift, and maintaining a safe and clean production environment.
The ideal candidate is reliable, flexible, comfortable performing physical labor, and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Job Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Operate production and packaging equipment safely and efficiently
- Handle, transport, weigh, and stage raw materials according to batch formulas
- Add materials to mixers and assist with blending and batch processing
- Fill silos and complete final packaging of finished products
- Print, inspect, and reconcile product labels
- Safely palletize and store raw materials and finished products
- Operate forklifts and other equipment to move materials
- Monitor equipment and production processes and record operating conditions
- Collect and prepare raw material and finished product samples
- Perform visual quality inspections of raw materials and finished products
- Report equipment issues, process disturbances, and quality concerns to the supervisor
- Perform minor equipment maintenance when needed
- Maintain accurate production and equipment documentation
- Follow cGMP, 5S, allergen-control, housekeeping, and quality requirements
- Participate in inventory cycle counts
- Follow all safety procedures and required PPE guidelines
- Complete required safety, quality, and computer-based training
- Communicate effectively with team members across shifts
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Ames, IA |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $20–$21 Per Hour |
| Year Founded | 2004 |
| Headquarters | Utica, MI, US |
| Website | http://www.alinestaffing.com/ |
Qualifications
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Forklift experience required
- Mechanical experience preferred
- Minimum 6 months of related production/manufacturing experience preferred
- Strong attendance and reliability are required
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment
- Ability to frequently lift and move up to 60 lbs.
- Must be able to successfully complete a 50-lb. lift test
- Ability to perform repetitive physical labor and stand for extended periods
- Must be willing to wear a respirator and complete required respirator clearance
- Must have reliable transportation and live within a reasonable commute of the facility
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision
About Company
A-Line Staffing Solutions is a premier staffing company that supplies professionals to the Healthcare, Insurance, Pharmaceutical, and Information Technology industries.
Founded in 2004, A-Line Staffing Solutions has been a leader in matching talented individuals to the jobs that our clients NEED to fill. We are experts at offering creative staffing solutions to employers, and we are hiring every day.
A-Line Staffing can offer short-term, long-term and direct-hire opportunities to professionals across the United States. We hire only the most qualified and talented individuals in the country. Our recruiting, selection and stringent screening processes have strengthened our reputation for delivering quality customer service and unbeatable talent.
For our commissioned clients, A-Line Staffing closely follows the standards and practices established by The Joint Commission. For all of our clients and employees, our commitment to continual improvement combined with a strict code of ethics provides an atmosphere of respect and unparalleled professionalism.
To find out how A-Line Staffing Solutions can share our talent with you, please contact us today. We are eager to include you among our most valued and satisfied clients. If you are a professional and would like to learn more about open opportunities in your area, please contact us today. We are always searching for talented and enthusiastic professionals
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