Operator II - 2nd shift (pre-weight)

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

The Operator II is responsible for operating machines such as filling equipment, cappers, labelers, sealers, and other related equipment, to meet customer order driven production schedules. The Operator II may also be assigned to work in the pre-weigh room to ensure the accurate and timely weighing, preparation, and staging of ingredients for production. These assignments are performed independently and not concurrently. This role requires a higher level of technical skill and problem-solving, including the ability to manually operate pre-weigh equipment and apply basic math skills to accurately weigh spices and raw ingredients in accordance with batch specifications.

General Responsibilities

· Follow all safety, environmental, and workplace rules and regulations.

· Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP, food safety, and quality requirements.

· Properly wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

· Accurately complete all required production, quality, downtime, and traceability documentation.

· Identify and report safety hazards, quality concerns, or process deviations to the Production Supervisor.

· Work collaboratively across Production, Quality, Sanitation, and Warehouse teams to meet daily production goals.

· Assist other production areas as needed to support business requirements.

When assigned to production line operations, the Operator II will:

1. Operate filling equipment, cappers, labelers, sealers, and related production machinery.

2. Determine and perform machine adjustments based on product specifications and material requirements.

3. Set stops, guides, and machine parameters according to specifications.

4. Monitor machine operations to detect product defects or equipment malfunctions.

5. Actively identify mechanical issues that may lead to downtime and report them promptly.

6. Stop, reset, and clear equipment jams; report impairments to the Production Supervisor.

7. Record downtime reasons accurately in the CDC system.

8. Supports production line operations during Leader absences by maintaining equipment operation, monitoring quality, and promptly escalating issues as needed.

When assigned to pre-weigh room operations, the Operator II will:

1. Accurately weigh and prepare spices and raw ingredients according to batch sheets, formulas, and production schedules.

2. Ensure ingredients are properly labeled, sealed, stored, and staged to prevent cross-contamination.

3. Record lot numbers, weights, and required traceability information accurately and timely.

4. Operate scales, blenders, dispensing equipment, and related tools safely and accurately.

5. Perform basic quality checks of raw materials (visual inspection, odor, and condition).

6. Maintain cleanliness and organization of the Pre-Weigh Room in accordance with GMP and sanitation requirements.

7. Assist with allergen clean-outs when switching between products or formulas.

8. Coordinate with Mixers and Operators to ensure timely delivery of pre-weighed ingredients.

9. Assist with inventory counts and notify supervision of shortages or discrepancies.

10. Assist with receiving and storing raw materials and help verify deliveries against specifications.

11. Identify and report out-of-specification materials, documentation errors, or safety hazards.

12. Work collaboratively across departments to meet daily production goals.

13. Additional duties as required by direct Supervisor or Manager.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED