Production Machine & Forklift Operator 2nd Shift

Company Description

Headquartered in Cordova, TN, Stratas Foods is a 50/50 joint venture formed in October 2008 between ACH Food Companies and Archer Daniels Midland Company.  Stratas Foods is built on the combined strengths and expertise of these two great parent companies, laid down over the course of over 200 years of combined experience.  Stratas will continue to build on this foundation of excellence by providing value added, branded and custom formulated fats and oils solutions to the Food Service, Food Ingredient and Retail sectors.  At Stratas Foods we are committed to being the most valued supplier of fats, oils, dressings, mayonnaise and salad dressings to the private label retail bottled oils market in the United States. 

Manufacturing facilities are located in Dallas and Houston, TX; Decatur and Quincy, IL; Englewood, NJ; Hillside, NJ; Fresno, CA; Nashville, TN; and Valdosta, GA.  Corporate offices are located in Memphis, TN.  We are committed to maintaining a progressive workplace by utilizing the ideas, skills and talents of all of our employees.  We strive to make Stratas Foods a great place to work and are building a team capable of meeting our business goals.

Job Description

Schedule: Monday- Friday (2:00pm-10:30pm) with some weekend work and OT

The Forklift Operator/Machine Operator (Production Area) supports the safe, efficient and productive set up, maintenance, and operations of machinery and forklifts (to include general maintenance, cleaning, lubrication (oiling, greasing, etc.), sample retrieval, power washing, lifting and hauling items up and down stairs, dump rework, prepare packaging, package product) as required or assigned by supervisor. 

I Forklift Operations:

• Must be trained and certified on the forklift.
• Trained and able to demonstrate hazardous chemical handling.
• Proficient in the operation of the stretch wrappers.
• Must be proficient with a forklift on all operations lines.
• Load trucks in the prescribed manner.
• Must demonstrate the ability to complete and make changes to pick sheets.
• Communicate with visitors and customers in a professional manner.
• Must have basic operational knowledge of roll up doors.
• Must be able to understand the inventory procedure.
• Trained and able to demonstrate pallet transfer operations.
• Must demonstrate the ability to reconcile finished product.

II Machine Operations:

• Inspects machines to ensure proper functioning of machine and compliance with safety standards and industry regulations.
• Set up manufacturing equipment.
• Keep lines stocked with packaging materials.
• Fill out appropriate paper related to the lines CCP’s, production, packaging materials.
• Basic troubleshooting and repair of packaging equipment.
• Knowledge of basic operation of equipment on the line.
• Communicate with supervisor when line is down due to equipment or product supply.
• Communicate with supervisor and leads when equipment needs attention.
• Report/resolve any observed quality issues while operating line.
• Proper start up, running and shut down of line.
• Proper tear down, cleaning, and reassembling pumps, sanitary lines, and line equipment. 
• Knowledge of chemical handling procedures including PPE required.
• Knowledge of process flow and ability to trace flow from source tank to filling process.
• Basic understanding of pumps, valves, and how to change filters.

Qualifications

Education:  High School Diploma or equivalent

Related Experience:  Previous relevant experience - preferably in a manufacturing environment

Equipment/Software Skills:  Proficient knowledge in operating Forklift and Machine utilizing in manufacture environment, Basic computer knowledge.

Additional Information

Forklift Driver/Machine Operator Physical:  Ability to lift 50 pounds, climb stairs, lift, bend, kneel, stand for long periods of time, work in confined spaces, and work with heights.

Schedule: Monday- Friday (2:00pm-10:30pm) with some weekend work and OT.

This is a great position for forklift drivers, forklift operators, forklift material handlers, warehouse forklift operators, and manufacturing warehouse operators and material handlers.

Stratas Foods is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee in any manner prohibited by law, including but not limited to, on the basis of race or color, religion, gender, age, genetic information, national origin/ancestry, mental or physical disability, family status/marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, and any other legally protected status.

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