What are the responsibilities and job description for the Processing Technician- A Shift (3:45am-4pm) position at CALBEE AMERICA and Careers?
Position Summary:
The Production Operator – Extrusion, Milling & Seasoning is responsible for developing the skills required to safely operate, troubleshoot, and perform routine maintenance on extrusion, milling, and seasoning equipment to ensure continuous, efficient, and high-quality production.
This role works under the guidance of skilled operators and production leadership to support Calbee America’s commitment to safety, food quality, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
Equipment Operation & Production Support:
Perform tasks as instructed and work assigned shifts as directed by supervision.
Operate, troubleshoot, and perform routine maintenance on extrusion, milling, and seasoning equipment under the guidance of a skilled operator.
Prepare and load raw materials according to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Monitor equipment operation and make adjustments to ensure product quality and production efficiency.
Assist other employees and departments as needed to maintain continuous production flow.
Communicate effectively with other crews and departments to ensure operational efficiency and product quality.
Achieve operator certification in milling, extrusion, and seasoning within an agreed-upon timeframe.
Sanitation & Food Safety:
Perform all cleaning and sanitation tasks required to meet plant standards, including disassembly, cleaning, and reassembly of equipment.
Attend and actively participate in required training sessions related to GMPs, SOPs, HACCP, and SQF.
Apply food safety knowledge in daily work activities and adhere to all Calbee food safety policies and procedures.
Ensure work areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
Meet all quality, sanitation, and production standards.
Requirements:
High school diploma or GED required.
2 years of experience operating industrial production equipment, preferably in food manufacturing.
Experience with extrusion, milling, or seasoning equipment strongly preferred.
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot equipment and make process adjustments.
Forklift certification preferred or ability to obtain.
Prior exposure to GMP, HACCP, and SQF standards.
Mechanical aptitude and experience troubleshooting industrial equipment.
Previous forklift certification.
Ability to use powered and non-powered hand tools for routine maintenance and equipment adjustments.
Ability to operate powered industrial trucks and bulk material handling equipment.
Ability to obtain and maintain OSHA-compliant forklift certification.
Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ability to work flexible shifts, including overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
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Calbee North America is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship, ancestry, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or familial status or any other legally protected status.
The Production Operator – Extrusion, Milling & Seasoning is responsible for developing the skills required to safely operate, troubleshoot, and perform routine maintenance on extrusion, milling, and seasoning equipment to ensure continuous, efficient, and high-quality production.
This role works under the guidance of skilled operators and production leadership to support Calbee America’s commitment to safety, food quality, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
Equipment Operation & Production Support:
Perform tasks as instructed and work assigned shifts as directed by supervision.
Operate, troubleshoot, and perform routine maintenance on extrusion, milling, and seasoning equipment under the guidance of a skilled operator.
Prepare and load raw materials according to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Monitor equipment operation and make adjustments to ensure product quality and production efficiency.
Assist other employees and departments as needed to maintain continuous production flow.
Communicate effectively with other crews and departments to ensure operational efficiency and product quality.
Achieve operator certification in milling, extrusion, and seasoning within an agreed-upon timeframe.
Sanitation & Food Safety:
Perform all cleaning and sanitation tasks required to meet plant standards, including disassembly, cleaning, and reassembly of equipment.
Attend and actively participate in required training sessions related to GMPs, SOPs, HACCP, and SQF.
Apply food safety knowledge in daily work activities and adhere to all Calbee food safety policies and procedures.
Ensure work areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
Meet all quality, sanitation, and production standards.
Requirements:
High school diploma or GED required.
2 years of experience operating industrial production equipment, preferably in food manufacturing.
Experience with extrusion, milling, or seasoning equipment strongly preferred.
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot equipment and make process adjustments.
Forklift certification preferred or ability to obtain.
Prior exposure to GMP, HACCP, and SQF standards.
Mechanical aptitude and experience troubleshooting industrial equipment.
Previous forklift certification.
Ability to use powered and non-powered hand tools for routine maintenance and equipment adjustments.
Ability to operate powered industrial trucks and bulk material handling equipment.
Ability to obtain and maintain OSHA-compliant forklift certification.
Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ability to work flexible shifts, including overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
#LI-DNI
Calbee North America is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship, ancestry, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or familial status or any other legally protected status.