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Northern Gold Foods (USA) is actively recruiting Production Operators to join our team here at our Junction City, Oregon location.
Great products begin with great people,and we're always looking for the best.
We produce a variety of breakfast and granola products for some the world's most iconic brands and retailers. With state-of-the-art facilities, and unmatched experience, we solve challenges that others can't. That's why many consider us the best in the world at what we do.
SUMMARY:
Production Operators are responsible for setting up, operating, troubleshooting, and sanitizing our production lines.
SHIFT TIMES:
Our Weekend Nights Production Operators are scheduled to work three 12-hour shifts, Friday through Sunday. Currently, the start times available are 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Directly work with the Production Lead/Supervisor to ensure that the bar and/or granola lines are running properly
Operate production line equipment including, but not limited to, industrial mixers, scales, printer labelers, ovens, cooling tunnels, high-speed packaging machinery and various other equipment related to food production
Accurately measure and prepare food ingredients by following written recipes
Ensure packaging materials are set up according to customer specifications
Perform sanitation of production equipment, parts, and the surrounding environment
Accurately record documentation to verify compliance with all required quality specifications and procedure checks for the assigned area
Report all safety concerns immediately to direct supervisor(s) upon discovery
Troubleshoot machinery as needed
Work collaboratively with peers and leadership
Follow all safety, quality and GMP requirements of the position
Other special projects as assigned
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be detailed oriented
The ability to work independently by utilizing all trained processes and procedures with minimal supervision
Basic math skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
Able to receive, digest and implement constructive feedback provided by leadership
Experience in food manufacturing, or production, is preferred but no required
Forklift experience is an asset, but not a requirement
The ability to speak, read and write English fluently as it pertains to fulfilling the job requirements
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Standing and walking for up to 12 hours
Able to lift and carry 25 to 50 lbs.
Able to push/pull more than 1,000 lbs. using pallet jack
Able to continually bend, stoop, twist, and use of arms, wrists, and hands (including grasping and squeezing) throughout shift
Able to occasionally kneel, reach above the shoulder, work at heights, and climb stairs with ingredients weighing 25 to 50 lbs.
Northern Gold Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.