Production Operator, 3rd Shift Corn (10:30pm-6:30am) - $23.00 (+$2.00 Night Shift Differential)

The production operator is responsible for setting up, maintaining and operating machinery. This position monitors that production equipment produces high quality products, run smoothly, and are properly maintained. This person will troubleshoot issues. The production operator will ensure the efficient running of production and carry out production procedures smoothly to maximize efficiency and to reduce waste.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Food Safety & Safety: Always perform tasks according to Safety and Food Safety Standards.
  • Participate in safety training programs and contribute to the development of safety initiatives to promote a culture of safety.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (SQF, GMP, HACCP, OSHA) and company policies and trainings related to food safety, sanitation, and environmental regulations (e.g., HACCP, Food Safety, GMP’s, Food Fraud/Defense, Allergens, Organic, Gluten Free)
• Operates production equipment and runs the assigned line while ensuring all safety standards and procedures are followed. 
• Ensures compliance with LOTO procedures.
• Responsible for meeting established production standards.
• Follows product specifications and product recipes; uses the Vision System to verify that the correct recipe is being used.
• Responsible for ensuring that all products meet acceptable quality standards.
• Assures that yield standards are met.
• Responsible for not exceeding waste standards.
• Ensures that the machine is in good operating conditions before and after use; ensures equipment is being properly cleaned and sanitized.
• Reports any deficiencies to the department supervisor/lead.
• Responsible for maintaining work areas clean, safe, and organized, as well as delegating such tasks to the team members assigned to their line. 
• Responsible for minimizing equipment downtime.
• Reports equipment malfunctions, verifies that the equipment is maintained in top operating condition and that the preventive maintenance program is effective and meets production’s needs. 
• Accurately calculates and records production per line, line efficiencies, waste, and downtime. 
• Must work in a manner that is proactive in resolving problems.
• Enters accurate data into the manufacturing software system regarding their line (TGI system).
• Promotes teamwork at all levels.
• Assists department supervisor in coordinating breaks and lunches for team members on the line.
• Follows and promotes Mi Rancho’s safety program, policies, and procedures.
• Follows and promotes Mi Rancho’s Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).
• Operate Auto Bagger (Ilapak) when line is running 10 lbs. bags at efficient levels 
• Responsible for setting up all the equipment that is required for 10 lbs. bags such as: Incline conveyor, metal detector, 90 degrees conveyor, Lazy Susan, forming tubes, etc.
• Responsible for the film change for Ilapak bagger on a timely manner to avoid down time.
• Always follows and executes FIFO for tortilla chips in trays. 
• Complete and report properly the machine log information in TGI, scanning (put away) of finished good product to 4-FG-1-0 location.
• Responsible for allocating the chip product from 4-CHL1-1-0 to the Chip Line work order.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Job Requirements:

Education/Certifications and Experience:

• Grade school level; High School diploma/ GED a plus.
• 1-2 years’ experience operating or working with food manufacturing machinery/equipment or similar experience. 
• 1-2 years’ experience following work tasks specifications, SOP’s, recipes, etc. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must have proficient communications skills both verbal and written. Must have proficient math skills. Must have proficient analytical skills. Must have proficient problem-solving skills. Must have basic computer skills. Must be able to train, coach and motivate co-workers. Must be a team player. Must be self-motivated and able to initiate action to correct deficiencies. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50lbs. Must be able to perform work while standing during prolonged periods. Must be able to bend, stoop, crawl, reach, grasp and work in adverse and awkward positions. Must be reliable, punctual and have schedule flexibility including working weekends, Holidays, and off-shifts as needed.   Must be able to comply with company attendance and punctuality policy. Must be able to fulfill essential job functions in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner. Must adhere to a drug and alcohol zero tolerance policy. Must be able to comply with and follow all food safety, and third-party certification policies (SQF, Glu