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Production Operator- Third Shift

Krusteaz Company

Effingham, IL

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Background Investigation, Cleaning Equipment, Communication Skills, Control Systems, Corrective Action, Data Collection, Data Entry, Data Management, Entrepreneurship, Food Quality, Food Safety, Food and Beverage Industry, Forklift, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, High School Diploma, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Legal, Manual Dexterity, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Implementation, Process Control Engineering, Process Quality, Quality Metrics, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Sanitation, Staff Training, Startup, Team Player, Training/Teaching, Trucking
LOCATION
Effingham, IL
POSTED
2 days ago
Description

The Krusteaz Company is looking for a Third ShiftProductionOperator to join our Effingham team! The Production Operator is responsible for supporting all areas of production involved with packaging dry food products according to customer and company specifications, packing, trucking, stacking, counting, wrapping, weighing, cleaning, and operating machinery on a rotating basis.

Duties include all aspects of processing dry mix and not limited to data entry, recordkeeping, lifting up to 60 pounds several times per shift, using a forklift to transfer product, filling or emptying semi-trailers, and other requirements of the job.

Employees are required to conduct their work in a safe and legal manner, according to all GMP food safety standards as well as following any safety protocols. Employees must be willing to be responsible for their safety and health as well as the safety and health of all employees, vendors and visitors.

Employee must follow procedures to ensure all food quality standards are met or exceeded.

Essential Functions: Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

  • Implement applicable data collection methods to assure Process Quality results are as accurate and meaningful as possible.
  • Report all necessary production information and data related to inventory, KPI's, SPC, Run Strategy and any other necessary information when required.
  • Ensure that all work completed in the processing area, meets all requirements of Process and Compliance Quality, Food Safety Programs and HSE.
  • Take preventive action where needed to protect any product in the facility from contamination
  • Manage all bag dump/processing functions as it relates to producing a finished product.
  • Ensure quality checks on ingredients used in the processing of the finished product.
  • Provide training to employees as changes or new methods arise.
  • Participate actively in the preventive maintenance system.
  • Perform other necessary tasks as directed by management.
  • Operates packaging equipment (baggers, metal detector, check weigher, etc.) and process control systems.
  • Performs regularly scheduled sanitation tasks.
  • Assist with rail car / bulk unloading tasks.
  • Coordinate with previous shift to ensure continuity.

Position Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Technical

  • Interact with and comfortably utilize computerized information systems.
  • Must be able to use data management and problem-solving methods in the decision making process.
  • Must have a good working knowledge of Process Quality, Compliance Quality, Food Safety Programs and HSE.
  • Process information systematically to identify and eliminate problem causes.
  • Demonstrated ability to learn new skills and processes.

Communication

  • Communicate clearly using a variety of media.
  • Must have proven experience in oral and written communication.

Characteristics & Attributes

  • Work in a safe manner following plant safety requirements
  • Safeguard product quality and follows GMP, housekeeping, and food safety guidelines.
  • Manage time efficiently and effectively, self-motivated.
  • Manage multiple tasks and priorities.
  • Develop good working relationships with fellow team members.
  • Ability to work independently and to ensure specific assignments are completed within established time frames

Education and/or Experience:

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Previous food processing experience is preferred.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and other MS systems.
  • Must be flexible to work any shift when required, and work overtime when necessary.
  • Must be able to lift up to and including 60 lbs.
  • Must be able to pass basic reading/arithmetic test, physical agility test, background check, chemical screening and reference check prior to employment.

Physical Requirements:

  • Lifting: Ability to lift and carry up to 60 pounds regularly.
  • Standing and Walking: Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods, often for the entire duration of the shift.
  • Bending and Stooping: Frequent bending, stooping, and reaching to clean various equipment and facility areas.
  • Manual Dexterity: Must have good manual dexterity to handle and operate cleaning equipment and tools.
  • Climbing: Ability to climb stairs and ladders as needed to reach high areas and equipment.
  • Pushing and Pulling: Must be able to push and pull heavy cleaning equipment and carts.

The policy of The Krusteaz Company is to hire, train, and promote all persons in all job groups in accordance with law, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital or military status, national origin, gender identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law.

Get to know us:

  • A people-focused company that cares: We're a 90-year-old company with the entrepreneurial spirit of a startup and a focused eye on the future. As a midsized, privately held company with a portfolio of beloved food and beverage brands, our people are the most important ingredient in our success.
  • A valued and supported workforce: We place tremendous value in our employees and provide competitive pay and comprehensive benefits to ensure our employees can create the best life for themselves. Benefits include a top tier health insurance plan with lower-than-average employee cost share, generous PTO, 401(k) match, and more.
  • An engaged and energized culture: At The Krusteaz Company, collaboration and ingenuity drive our fierce commitment to creating extraordinary product experiences that people love.
  • A place to grow and make a difference: An entrepreneurial spirit has been at the core of our company since the beginning, attracting self-starters who are curious and love to learn and to share ideas.


Benefits: We are proud to offer generous benefits including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance (starting at $60-$95/month for employee-only coverage on the PPO Plan or starting at $30-$45/month for employee-only coverage on the HDHP), 401(K) matching, 3 weeks of paid time off, 10 paid holidays, 1 paid personal holiday, company provided life insurance and disability insurance, flexible spending account, healthcare saving account, voluntary accident insurance, voluntary critical illness insurance, and tuition reimbursement.

Wage and Hours Information:

Compensation for this role has been determined based on required experience, education, certification, and training. All positions are eligible for additional incentives based on business performance.

  • $21.28 an hour + $1.75 shift differential
  • 3rd shift Production Operator
  • Sunday-Thursday, 10:00PM-6:30AM
  • Up to a 7% quarterly bonus incentive pay

Compensation: The pay for this position is pre-determined at $21.28 per hour. Compensation for this role has been determined based on required experience, education, certification, and training. All positions are eligible for additional incentives based on business performance.

We hope you'll take the time to get to know us! #ILjobs1

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