Production Operator I - dcADC-1

Job Description

Beyond Meat is focused on raising the bar on talent. We are dedicated to shaping an inclusive culture that drives excellence, innovation, and results by enabling talent acceleration and development, engagement, and the employee experience.  The Production Team is a matrix organization within Beyond Meat that is dedicated to creating food products that are leading the gold standard in plant-based proteins. They are looking for an outstanding individual to join the team located in DEPA Location as a Production Operator I. 

As a Production Operator I, you will play a key supporting role in the production and packaging process of delicious Beyond Meat products.  You will handle and monitor product and equipment, ensure that everything is running smoothly, and be a safe, productive, and valued team member. 

TASKS, DUTIES, & GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Under Supervisor guidance, perform daily production activities and operate equipment while maintaining a safe, high-quality, high-volume manufacturing environment 

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area, including sweeping, gathering trash, and other janitorial duties as assigned 

• Prepare machinery and tools for sanitation, and/or assist with breakdown and cleaning of machinery 

• Operate trucks and other industrial vehicles to transfer product from warehouse to production to freezer (per business need) 

• Ensure equipment is maintained in clean, good, and safe working condition and recommend improvements to ensure safety, quality, and production capacity 

• Assist in assembling and verifying all machinery is set up and ready for production daily and set to spec for operations 

• Prepare workstations, gather required tools, and retrieve daily batch sheets from Lead/Supervisors 

• Follow all Food Safety policies in ensuring safety and quality of product 

• Know how to verify ingredients are within spec of customer and government regulation 

• Help junior Production Operators in their assigned responsibilities 

• Recommend and support development and process improvements to enhance operational safety and efficiency 

• Identify and report unsafe operations to Supervisor or leader immediately 

• Follow all company policies and procedures, safety procedures, food safety guidelines, and Good Manufacturing Practices beyond regulatory needs 

• Performs other duties, as assigned, and follows through on requests in a timely manner 

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITY 

The Production Operator position is divided into three levels based on knowledge, skills, and abilities. All Production Operators have the opportunity to advance to each level through a training and assessment process. The Production Operator must prove sustained proficiency in their assigned function and perform that function at least 85% of the time to receive the pay rate associated with the level.  The higher the level, the higher the pay. 

Supervisory Duties 

• None 

QUALIFICATIONS 

Education, Technical Skills, and