Production Operator
Ferrara Pan Candy Co., Inc.

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PRODUCTION OPERATOR (2ND Shift)

Due to our growth and the long term success of our delicious cookies and snacks, we are hiring and expanding! We're agile. We're ambitious. We're collaborative. Together, we're shaping the future of the snack industry and sharing goodness in the process. Sound like the kind of career you could sink your teeth into? We'd love to have you on our team! You will be a vital part of a team providing quality products to millions of people daily.

Due to amazing growth in our Augusta Plant and nationally, we are seeking a PRODUCTION OPERATOR (Night shift, 12 hrs. 7pm-7a shift) to bring their talents to our expanding team. Must have ability to work across shifts and be flexible. Outstanding benefits and overtime potential.

Outstanding benefits and growth opportunities!

Primary Function:

Performs a variety of duties in the production of dough and / or coatings in batch processing of manufactured baked goods including troubleshooting and minor equipment maintenance of high speed packaging equipment. Responsible for day to day plant activities, working in a team environment that promotes safety, food safety, quality, clear communication, leadership, creativity and overall, continuous improvement for both the individual and the Company. The plant is a 24/7 operation.

Major Responsibilities:

• Must hold safety and food safety at the highest standard.
• Sets up, operators, changes over, monitors, and adjusts mixing, baking and packaging equipment.
• Determines proper product quality, via the following:

• Appearance
• Texture
• Weight
• Temperature

• Weighs and combines ingredients complying with formulas, including ingredient quantities
• Adjusts product formulas and production settings within established baseline
• Supplies, loads and unloads machines
• Makes adjustments to the work area and performs minor preventive maintenance to ensure area is in the working condition to reach peak performance levels.
• Assists in the development and execution of equipment reliability checklists for total equipment care.
• Understands technical language to operate highly automated equipment that includes but is not limited to touch screens, electronic sensors, controllers, actuators, photo eyes, and motors

• May work in excessive heat ranging by season.
• Makes equipment changes, adjustments and minor repairs as necessary. Monitors and adjusts equipment including belts, chains, and packaging conveyor systems
• Checks quality of food, packages and code dates. Adjusts and communicates as required.
• May assist with material handling, storage and shipment.
• Assists mechanics with troubleshooting issues and repairing equipment on breakdowns.
• Documents accurate machine operation information, production and shipping records, control charts and other required data including the use of visual boards.
• Maintains equipment sanitation and work area housekeeping.
• Maintains good manufacturing practices with special emphasis in areas of safety, food safety, housekeeping, quality and sanitation of equipment and the surrounding work area.
• Participates in problem solving at workplace meetings, task forces, safety committee meetings, Kaizen events, etc.
• Monitors metal detector CCP in accordance with HACCP and SQF programs.
• May be required to work overtime as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned including training others.

Qualifications Preferred:

• A high school diploma or GED required; preferred college/technical education in automated controls.
• Two years of production experience strongly preferred
• Highly motivated self-starter, creative, display integrity, outstanding interpersonal skills and a team player.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, employment decisions and opportunities at Ferrara will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic information, pregnancy (childbirth or related medical condition), or on any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.

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