Food production Operator

Plymouth, MA 02360

Employment Type: Permanent Job Number: 48028412 Specialty: Branch: Pay Type:

Job Description

Food Production Operator Job Description
Job Title: Food Production Operator
Department: Production
Reports To: Production Supervisor
Job Summary:
The Food Production Operator is responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining various machinery and equipment used in the manufacturing of food products. This role ensures that products are produced efficiently, meet quality standards, and adhere to all food safety regulations. The Operator works as part of a team to achieve production goals and maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Equipment Operation & Monitoring:
    • Set up, operate, and monitor production machinery and equipment (e.g., fillers, depositors, ovens, conveyors, packaging machines) according to established procedures and production schedules.
    • Adjust machine settings as needed to ensure product quality and efficient operation.
    • Monitor production lines for potential issues, bottlenecks, or malfunctions, and report them promptly.
  • Product Handling & Quality:
    • Handle raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods carefully to prevent damage or contamination.
    • Conduct visual inspections and basic quality checks of products throughout the production process to ensure they meet specifications.
    • Remove defective products from the line and report quality deviations.
  • Documentation & Reporting:
    • Complete production logs, downtime reports, and other required documentation accurately and legibly.
    • Record production output, waste, and quality control data as per company procedures.
  • Sanitation & Housekeeping:
    • Perform routine cleaning and sanitization of equipment, work areas, and production lines following strict sanitation SOPs and GHP (Good Hygienic Practices).
    • Maintain a tidy and organized workspace, adhering to 5S principles.
  • Safety Compliance:
    • Adhere strictly to all company safety policies and procedures, including Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO), confined space entry, and proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
    • Identify and report any potential safety hazards or unsafe conditions.
  • Team Collaboration:
    • Communicate effectively with supervisors, quality assurance, maintenance, and other team members to ensure smooth production flow.
    • Assist in training new operators as needed.
    • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications:
  • Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Experience: 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment, preferably in the food industry. Experience operating production machinery is highly desirable.
  • Skills:
    • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, including production schedules and safety guidelines.
    • Basic mechanical aptitude for operating and making minor adjustments to machinery.
    • Attention to detail and a commitment to quality and safety.
    • Basic math skills for reading gauges and recording data.
    • Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Work Ethic: Reliable, punctual, and able to work in a fast-paced, demanding production environment.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, and lift for extended periods.
  • Ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds regularly, and occasionally up to 60 pounds with assistance.
  • Manual dexterity required for operating controls and handling products.
  • Ability to work in varying temperatures, including cold or hot environments, and in areas that may be wet or noisy.

Additional Information

At HW Staffing Solutions we recognize the value of our employee associates as equally as our clients. We are passionate about people and improving the lives of every associate, we do this by connecting you with great companies and great opportunities. We celebrate our awesome diversity, believe that everyone has a unique talent, and appreciate the passion and perspectives that each of us bring to the table. Discover a new way to work together with a company that is focused on offering the best opportunities, benefits and career advancement in Accounting & Finance, Office & Administrative, Light Industrial, Professional & Technical, Call Center, Food Processing and Hospitality. HW Staffing Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity company.

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