Essentia

ProductionOperator-Days

$0–0k Harlan, Iowa, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Production Operator - Days at Essentia. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement. Work in various areas of production workflow including all tasks and appropriate documentation of the following: Dumping / Grinding / Processing, Packaging / Finishing. Assist in ensuring fundamental food safety and quality practices are maintained to achieve food safety and quality objectives and to supp”

What You'll Achieve.

Maintain efficient production processes according to GMP and customer specifications.; Achieve food safety and quality objectives; Support ongoing improvements of food safety programs.

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Problem-solve; Must be able to distinguish if food safety violations or product quality issues occur and resolve immediately or, if unable to resolve immediately, contact appropriate plant management (i. e. the Production Supervisor and/or the QC Manager).

Eligibility Requirements

Sustained physical effort required to move throughout work areas, climbing steps, ladders as required, and walking around equipment., Must be at least 18 years of age due to nature of work (heavy machinery), Physical Demand Summary: Maximum frequent waist to floor lift of 5 lbs. ; Maximum occasional waist to floor lift of 50 lbs. ; Maximum frequent bilateral carry of 5 lbs. ; Maximum occasional bilateral carry of 50 lbs.: Maximum occasional horizontal push/pull force of 50 lbs. of Maximum occasional vertical push/pull of 25 lbs. of force: Occasional grasping of 55 lbs. of Occasional 2-point/3-point/lateral pinching of 5/8/10 lbs. of Frequent forward/lateral Occasional above shoulder Occasional Frequent Frequent Frequent stair Occasional ladder/equipment Occasional Frequent Occasional Occasional twisting.

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Ability to follow written/verbal instruction and communicate effectively with personnel, Accurately and completely abide by company good documentation procedures for recording required data and paperwork related to HACCP, GMPs, SSOPs, and SQF., Sustained physical effort required to move throughout work areas, climbing steps, ladders as required, and walking around equipment., Must be able to distinguish if food safety violations or product quality issues occur and resolve immediately or, if unable to resolve immediately, contact appropriate plant management (i. e. the Production Supervisor and/or the QC Manager)., Must be at least 18 years of age due to nature of work (heavy machinery)

Nice to Have

Stable work history in areas such as agriculture, production, or manufacturing preferred., High School Diploma or G. E. D. certification preferred.

What You'll Do.

Work in various areas of production workflow including all tasks and appropriate documentation of the following: Dumping / Grinding / Processing

Packaging / Finishing

Assist in ensuring fundamental food safety and quality practices are maintained to achieve food safety and quality objectives and to support ongoing improvements of food safety programs.

Operate forklifts and /or non-motorized pallet jacks as required.

Assist in maintaining a clean

safe and organized work environment.

Perform basic maintenance and clean-up activities as follows: Proper storage and care of equipment used during production in accordance with the company safety guidelines and regulations.

Regularly sweep and occasionally hose production and other areas.

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Communicate effectively with personnel; Cooperate with all Essentia staff

Communication Scope

Ability to follow written/verbal instruction and communicate effectively with personnel; Interpret and work from oral and written instructions

Full Job Description

This is a **Day** position, 6:00 am to 6:00 pm swing shift schedule The Production Operator assists various areas within the plant while maintaining efficient production processes according to GMP and customer specifications. The Production Operator assists various areas within the plant while maintaining efficient production processes according to GMP and customer specifications. * Base pay starting at $21.50 per hour * Benefits first of the month following date of hire * 401(k) with employer match * 9 paid holidays * PTO starting at 120 hours per year, prorated based on hire date * Other great benefits!! ## **JOB QUALIFICATIONS:** _Education:_ High School Diploma or G.E.D. certification preferred. _Experience:_ Stable work history in areas such as agriculture, production, or manufacturing preferred. **JOB DUTIES:** * Work in various areas of production workflow including all tasks and appropriate documentation of the following: * Dumping / Grinding / Processing * Packaging / Finishing * Assist in ensuring fundamental food safety and quality practices are maintained to achieve food safety and quality objectives and to support ongoing improvements of food safety programs. * Operate forklifts and /or non-motorized pallet jacks as required. * Assist in maintaining a clean, safe and organized work environment. Perform basic maintenance and clean-up activities as follows: * Proper storage and care of equipment used during production in accordance with the company safety guidelines and regulations. * Regularly sweep and occasionally hose production and other areas. **JOB REQUIREMENTS:** * Ability to follow written/verbal instruction and communicate effectively with personnel * General and specific knowledge of machinery and ability to assist in preparing equipment for operation and/or tear down production operations. * Accurately and completely abide by company good documentation procedures for recording required data and paperwork related to HACCP, GMPs, SSOPs, and SQF.

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