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Production Operator

Puratos
Rochester, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 10/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/15/2026
Position Overview

Observe all Pennant Ingredients GMP’s, SOP’s and standards. Operate manual , automatic and or material handling equipment, safely and efficiently, while maintaining high quality standards that meet or exceed Pennant and customer requirements.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Learns, understands, and follows safe operating procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices.
  • Follows established SOPs to ensures product quality standards are met.
  • Performs all tasks and duties required to ensure production and efficiency standards are met.
  • Assists in other areas in production as needed.
  • Performs lifting, carrying, and pushing up to 50 to 100 pounds regularly and stands for extended periods of time.
  • Reports all general safety, quality, sanitation, and maintenance issues to Production Supervisor
  • Maintains clean and sanitary work areas, machinery, and equipment.
  • Communicates with supervisors and co-workers all information relevant to the manufacturing process.
  • Ensures the proper set-up for the next shift and communicates with next shift.
  • Overtime hours may be required based on work demand. Employee must be flexible with these hours.

Education Requirements

  • HS Diploma or GED

Prior Knowledge/Experience

  • Ability to lift, carry, and/or push up to 50 to 100 pounds consistently.
  • Attention to detail, including tracking of batch codes, use of recipes, and following instructions.
  • Must demonstrate the ability to communicate both orally and in written form in English.
  • Prior food production experience preferred, but not required.

Compensation

  • Hourly compensation for this position is based on skills and experience, ranging from $18.00 to $19.00

Salary : $18 - $19

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