Production Floater

Columbus, NE - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 2 - 3

Posted on: 01-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Manufacturing

Job Summary

Position Summary:

The Production Floater will be responsible for rotating through all positions on the production line to provide daily relief and coverage. The Production Floater will operate the filler/bagger machine and ensure proper set up and that the proper product is being filled and packaged accurately. The Production Floater will work as the ingredient prep to accurately weigh measure and check raw materials to assure product manufactured contains proper ingredients and quantities. The Production Floater will operate the cook machine and ensure proper set up during production and that the machine operates efficiently during production The Production Floater will follow all safety guidelines and food manufacturing regulations to ensure that safe quality products are manufactured.

Position Duties/ Responsibilities:

Performs start up assemble/disassembly and shutdown of machine for daily production.

Adjust machine controls/settings as necessary throughout filling process.

Reads manufacturing orders/recipes to determine cooking times temperatures and ingredient

specification.

Maintains accurate logs of shift production results; accurately complete and handle required paperwork.

Observes machine operations to ensure quality and conformity of filled packages.

Removes cooked product from machine/equipment.

Sorts weighs and inspects product to verify and adjust product weight to meet specifications.

Inspect and remove defective products.

Clean wash and sterilize equipment using water hoses cleaning or sterilizing solution or rinses.

Notifies shift supervisor/maintenance of machine/equipment issues.

Works closely with production supervisor to ensure line running smoothly.

Change/replace film as required.

Select/pull necessary ingredients/materials per MO using pallet jack.

Accurately weigh and measure ingredients/materials using metric measures or balance scales

Set-up operate equipment that mixes/blends ingredients.

Dump/pour specified amounts of ingredients/materials into kettle.

Monitor gauges thermometers switches to determine proper mixing/blending temperatures.

Will work on the production line as loader and stacker.

Assures food safety standards with regards to GMPs and HAACP plan are followed

Always maintains neat and clean work area.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Controlling operations of machines/equipment

Mechanically inclined

Knowledge of basic arithmetic and algebra required.

Ability to read and follow directions precisely.

Ability to monitor and assess situations and take corrective action.

Keen observation and evaluation ability

Excellent verbal and written communication skill

Leadership and teamwork skills are essential.

Ability to take initiative; self-motivated to produce results.

Must move with sense of urgency; time management skills are essential.

Availability to work outside of normally scheduled shift hours and work overtime when required.

Education/Experience:

At least 2-3 years experience in manufacturing environment; food manufacturing environment preferred.

Previous experience as a machine operator

Previous experience with food handling

Lead or supervisory experience helpful (not required)

High school diploma or GED / any certification in manufacturing a plus

Work Environment:

Will work in an environment where safety precautions are required to be followed.

Protective gear such as gloves work boots and smocks are always required.

Will work around moving machinery.

Physical Demands:

Moderate to heavy physical effort required.

Regularly required to walk stand bend for long periods of time throughout the day

Must be able to lift to 50 lbs.

Will be expected to perform other related duties and assignments requested or directed.

Position Summary:The Production Floater will be responsible for rotating through all positions on the production line to provide daily relief and coverage. The Production Floater will operate the filler/bagger machine and ensure proper set up and that the proper product is being filled and packaged ...