production operator

Weekend 2nd Production Operator

WEEKLY PAY

Pay Rate: $23.80 per hour plus shift differential

Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Job Category: Regular Full-Time
Department: Production
Location: Louisville, KY

Schedule:
Friday: 1:30p -2a

Saturday: 2:30p-3a

Sunday: 3:30p-4a

Basic Function
Support Algood's core values by incorporating them in daily thoughts and actions.
Monitoring, operating, and adjusting production equipment to maintain production goals.

Organizational Relationships
Reports to: Production Supervisor
Supervises: This position has no direct reports

Standards of Performance

• Working knowledge of various packaging equipment on the retail production lines
• Operate equipment to optimal safety, quality, and efficiency standards
• High level of initiative
• Ability to be flexible regarding work hours (OT)
• Good attendance
• Team player
• Ability to interface with PLCs to control/operate equipment effectively
• Ability to locate and stage materials as needed
• Ability to perform sanitation tasks on equipment

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and adjust machinery on the production line and be able to quickly identify any malfunctions of machine

or outputs

• Stop machines and report any malfunctions immediately
• Assisting in rework during idle production times
• Responsible for completing all necessary documentation in a timely manner
• Staging and loading packaging for the products that will be produced on the line
• Ensure continuous cleaning required throughout the shift
• Inspect all materials, ingredients, and inventory to ensure food safety procedures are followed
• Ensure an open line of communication to management/supervisors.
• Coordinate breaks/lunches with other Operators and Supervisor
• Other duties as assigned by management

Mental and Physical Requirements

• Ability to maintain considerable concentration with frequent time pressures and interruptions
• Ability to maintain visual attention for extended periods of time
• Language Skills: Ability to speak, read, and write in the English language. Ability to analyze and interpret common instructions

and schedules

• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units or measure
• Ability to occasionally lift or carry minimal weights up to 50 pounds
• Ability to occasionally reach, squat, kneel, climb, push, or pull.
• Ability to manipulate necessary office equipment including computer software, hardware, and equipment
• Must comply with all health and safety requirements

Working Environment and Conditions

• This position requires working in an internal environment.

Education, Experience, and Training

• Requires a high school diploma/GED
• Previous related experience required
• At minimum of 2-3 years' experience in Food Manufacturing
• Language Skills: Ability to speak clearly and distinctly. Ability to read, analyze and interpret common instructions and

schedules

• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure.
• Reasoning Ability: Apply common sense and understanding to carry out instructions or procedures furnished in written,

oral, or diagrammatic form. Ability to deal with problems that arise on a day to day basis

• HACCP and SQF training required
• Forklift experience preferred

Equipment and Tools

• Company Uniforms, Laboratory Jackets, Non-Latex Gloves, Ear Plugs, Safety-Toe Shoes, and Safety Glasses.
• The following equipment and computer programs will be used:

Ifix Portal
MSD365
Scan Gun
Radio
Zebra Printer
Calculator
Forklift