Machine Operator - 2nd Shift
Job Description
Cerelia USA's state-of the-art food production plant in Whitehall, Ohio is hiring for our 2nd shift! The new facility is dedicated to the retail product portfolio with a specialization in rolled dough (pizza, pie, pastry) and cookie dough. You can find our rolled doughs under our Jus-Rol brand name in major grocery retailers in your area!
Most importantly, we are GROWING. As we grow, our team members grow with us. If you are looking to do the best work of your career, be one of the first employees and part of an extraordinary company with a passion for what we do, we want to hear from you!
Our Cerelia Whitehall plant may be brand new but the history of Cerelia goes back to 1974. As the years have passed, the company has grown from a France based production company to an international leader in the chilled dough products market.
Primary Responsibilities
- Inspects food production equipment prior to start mixing to ensure that is in working condition and free of any foreign material or damages. Document observations on start-up and shutdown checklists on a mobile app or tablet.
- Ensures consistency on all doughs by adjusting processing equipment to meet quality standards and customers’ specification.
- Documents lot numbers, raw dough temperatures, and fat percentages communicating to the production supervisor product or ingredient deviations.
- Performs on line bake offs and verify results against quality standards.
- Reports any accidents or maintenance issues to the production supervisor.
- Follows standard food production operating procedures to operate various pieces of high speed and/or high-tech processing and packaging equipment.
- Diagnoses and troubleshoots problems with machinery or equipment operation and partner with maintenance technician to resolve issues.
- Calibrates processing and packaging systems as required to meet required specifications.
- Maintains clean and organized work area(s) during food production.
- Performs change overs and end of run cleans including disassembly and reassembly of necessary equipment as needed.
- Familiar with using an SAP based bar code scanner and system is preferred but not required; will train.
- Logs downtime and other maintenance issues into CMMS system to track and trend equipment breakdowns and production issues for continuous improvement projects.
- Sanitizes mahines between runs.
- Performs other duties as directed by supervision.
Quality Assurance
- Follow established programs, policies, and practices to produce safe, quality foods that meet SQF, regulatory, company, and customer requirements.
- Perform quality control tests and ensure dough meet quality standards and customers’ specifications.
- Reports to the production supervisor any issues or suggestions to improve quality performance or the working environment.
Health & Safety
- Follows company safety policies and practices fostering a safe workplace and environment for ourselves and our co-workers.
- Makes SAFETY a priority, while carrying out his /her daily activities.
- Understands and follows all Lock Out Tag Out Standard Operating Procedures.
- Reports any unsafe acts or conditions to immediate production superior.
- Understands cleaning chemicals and their handling procedures.
- Maintains a safe, clean and sanitary working environment always.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift-up to 50 pounds, stack, and/or carry pans, ingredient containers, etc. for extended period.
- Must be able to perform physical tasks for extended periods of time including standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling and twisting over surfaces.
- Ability to climb and/or work at heights while utilizing stairs, ladders, personnel lifts, or platforms.
What you will receive in return:
- Competitive Hourly Compensation.
- Brand new, state of the art, clean and safe production facility.
- Opportunity to start a career as one the first employees of a growing company
- A company culture that value
- 401k with generous company match
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Life
- Career advancement opportunities.
- EV Charging Station onsite
- Onsite Fitness Center
- Salary: $19.00 per hour + $1 Shift Differential
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Whitehall, OH 43213: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: One location