What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Operator position at Grainwell Puffed Grains?
Company Description:
Located in Dyersville, IA, our brand new 100,000 sq ft facility is where Grainwell manufactures a range of innovative puffed products using state-of-the-art, all-new puffing and support systems like air compressors and steam generators. As the only facility of its kind in North America, we are poised for significant growth in the "good for you" food sector. If you're seeking a challenge and want to contribute to our expanding company, join our team to experience personal growth as we build our future together.
Why Grainwell?
You'll be joining a dedicated, purposeful team that feels like family. Grainwell offers competitive pay, great benefits, growth opportunities, extensive in-house training on our unique equipment, and more! If you're looking for a challenge, and for the chance to be part of something special, we'd love to have you on our team.
Job Description & Duties:
This position is responsible for monitoring and adjusting processing equipment parameters to best ensure manufactured products meet customer specifications and internal criteria.
- Nurture a safe, kind, respectful, and competitive environment.
- Start up, operate and monitor a continuous production line, adjusting processing parameters as needed to maintain product spec’s, quality and production flow:
- Start-up Steam Generators and Air Compressors
- Verify Water quality during start-up of Steam Generators
- Select Cerex process parameters (recipe)
- Start-up Cerex from cold start
- Verify seed selection and lot numbers
- Collect seed moisture and density
- Load seed for production
- Set up and perform product changeovers independently, ensuring the line is ready for new products.
- Maintain and troubleshoot a pre-set production line to keep it running smoothly.
- Perform quality inspections on the product and report/record any deviations.
- Complete production paperwork and provide recommendations for resolving process issues.
- Assist in monitoring compliance with food safety standards and report concerns.
- Fill, remove, and document WIP supersacks and totes in the big bag stations.
- Operate a forklift and raw seed hoist as needed.
- Adhere to GMPs, health, and safety guidelines as outlined in quality and food safety procedures.
- Keep work area clean and organized throughout the shift.
- Perform general housekeeping and other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Possess acceptable reading and writing skills to effectively communicate and process written instructions.
- Possess basic mathematical skills with the ability to inspect, validate and confirm all counts and calculations within processing instructions and batch.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Able to operate in a fast-paced environment.
Work Schedule:
Monday through Thursday, 3:45 AM to 3:15 PM, occasional Friday work is voluntary. No weekends or Holidays.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Dyersville, IA 52040 (Required)
Work Location: In person