PRODUCTION OPERATOR-3rd Shift

Production Operator - 3rd Shift (Temp)

FLSA Classification

Nonexempt

Salary Grade/Level/Family/Range

Level 1 / $19.00

Reports to

3rd Shift Production Supervisor

Date

May 2025

Job Description

• $200 after completing 90 days of employment*
• $300 after completing 6 months of employment*

*Please note that the retention bonus is effective only until the company decides to discontinue this incentive. The company reserves the right to modify or terminate the retention bonus program at any time, at its sole discretion.

Summary/objective

This job description reflects managements assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Under the direction of the Production Supervisor, the production operator performs various duties within the plant. Perform a variety of general laboring activities, including IQF sanitation and operating equipment. Job functions may include but are not limited to:

• Packaging Operator
• Outside Receiver
• IQF Sanitation
• VA Production Operator
• Housekeeping

Essential functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Prepares product for distribution productively and accurately according to established guidelines and customer specifications.
• Operate equipment safely and effectively for production processing.
• Ensure that equipment is maintained in good and safe working condition.
• Works independently and in a team as assigned and moves between job functions as needed.
• Processing must be completed in a timely manner to maintain established standards/goals.
• Practices safety awareness.
• Adheres to GMP guidelines.

• Packaging room operations.
• IQF Sanitation
• Recording quality checks and production documentation accurately
• Perform manual or computer functions to enter data in systems.
• Other duties as assigned.
  1. Demonstrates a sense of urgency for Safety, Quality and Productivity.
  2. Communicates effectively with team members, leadership, and other departments.
  3. Must maintain satisfactory attendance, to include timeliness.
  4. Responsible for understanding and complying with applicable quality, environmental and safety regulatory considerations.

Competencies

• Individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to read, write and perform basic math.
• The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required.

Supervisory responsibilities

• N/A

Work environment

While performing the functions of this job, the employee:

• Continuously exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.
• Wet or humid conditions and extreme cold.
• Occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places and dust airborne particles.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical demands

• Physical activity to include standing and walking up to 8-12 hours with scheduled breaks.
• Ability to function in a cold environment, including bending, twisting, stepping, stooping, reaching, lifting, and pushing.
• Physical ability to move product weighing up to 45 pounds on a regular basis
• Ability to safely operate hand and power equipment according to procedure.

Travel required

• N/A

Preferred education, certificates and experience

• High school diploma or state-issued equivalency certificate.
• 6 months related fa