What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Operator-Freeze Dry Department Day Shift position at Scoular?
About The Role
The Production Operator will perform a variety of tasks involved in the manufacturing and packaging of freeze-drying protein ingredients for the pet food industry. Responsibilities include the safe and sanitary operation of manufacturing process equipment, food safety and quality inspection and other tasks as needed while ensuring compliance with environmental, health and safety policies.
Starting Wage- $20.00/hour
Our Company
Petsource by Scoular™ is an indirect, wholly owned, independently operated subsidiary of Scoular. Petsource provides recipe development, raw meat processing, freeze-drying, and packaging solutions for pet food manufacturers. Petsource is among the first in the country to bring these steps together under one roof, positioning itself as a turnkey contract manufacturer and go-to source for high-protein, freeze-dried ingredients. With a $75 million expansion recently completed, we are growing our team of experts. Join a team dedicated to career advancement and a culture that makes you excited to come to work each day.
We are committed to building a culture of real inclusion for all employees. We support customers and communities around the globe and believe our workforce should reflect that diversity. Scoular Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) connect, support, and empower our people. Learn more about diversity and inclusion commitments here.
Our Benefits
The Production Operator will perform a variety of tasks involved in the manufacturing and packaging of freeze-drying protein ingredients for the pet food industry. Responsibilities include the safe and sanitary operation of manufacturing process equipment, food safety and quality inspection and other tasks as needed while ensuring compliance with environmental, health and safety policies.
- Work safely, complying with all safety, quality and sanitation policies and procedures and proactively identify and report potential safety hazards so they can be corrected.
- Adhere to production schedule as outlined by the supply chain team. Collect data for delays as they relate to production schedules
- Correctly carry out any required quality checks and constantly monitor the quality of the products through the manufacturing process.
- Operate all equipment as outlined in SOP, conduct set up and breakdown of equipment as required. Notify maintenance of mechanical problems and assist with basic troubleshooting.
- Cross-train to various positions within and possibly outside of the department.
- Move products manually or with assisted devices/equipment, following food safety and sanitary standards.
- Adhere to all Standard Operating Procedures, carrying out duties following Good Manufacturing Practices and 5S practices, and being responsible for hygiene and housekeeping in a specified work area.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
- Ability to work well both individually and within a group.
- Able & willing to work all shifts/schedules as needed
- Lift to 60 pounds, climb stairs, kneel, stoop, sit, walk extensively throughout a 10 - 12-hour shift
- This position will be required to work frequently indoors in a cooled sanitary environment with temperatures 45 degrees or below.
- Frequently around loud production equipment.
Starting Wage- $20.00/hour
Our Company
Petsource by Scoular™ is an indirect, wholly owned, independently operated subsidiary of Scoular. Petsource provides recipe development, raw meat processing, freeze-drying, and packaging solutions for pet food manufacturers. Petsource is among the first in the country to bring these steps together under one roof, positioning itself as a turnkey contract manufacturer and go-to source for high-protein, freeze-dried ingredients. With a $75 million expansion recently completed, we are growing our team of experts. Join a team dedicated to career advancement and a culture that makes you excited to come to work each day.
We are committed to building a culture of real inclusion for all employees. We support customers and communities around the globe and believe our workforce should reflect that diversity. Scoular Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) connect, support, and empower our people. Learn more about diversity and inclusion commitments here.
Our Benefits
- We offer competitive health plans that begin on the employee's first day -- there's no waiting period so you can be your best from the very beginning
- On top of your competitive base pay, you'll have an incentive opportunity, 401k safe harbor and additional company match
- Your hard work and dedication deserve a break. In addition to our 12 paid holidays, you'll receive vacation, sick and wellbeing time off
- We give you the opportunity to revolutionize your community. With 8 hours of paid volunteer time every year. We encourage team members to give back and make a social impact
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