at Gem State Staffing in Twin Falls, Idaho, United States
Job Description
Gem State Staffing is now taking applications for Processing Plant Operators – Holding Ponds for a hands-on food processing and production environment. This is an excellent opportunity for dependable, safety-focused individuals who enjoy working as part of a team and are interested in developing skills in food production, manufacturing, processing, packaging, equipment operation, and quality control. The Processing Plant Operator – Trainee assists throughout the processing plant and may rotate between departments and assigned workstations. The position helps ensure products are processed according to established quality, food safety, production, and customer standards while maintaining a safe, clean, and efficient work
Job Duties:
- Assist in all areas of the processing plant and production operation as assigned.
- Work as a team member to meet production deadlines and customer requirements.
- Follow established quality, food safety, sanitation, and safety standards.
- Assist with product movement throughout the processing plant.
- Track and rotate product according to established procedures.
- Operate processing equipment as directed by management and according to safety procedures.
- Develop knowledge of machinery operation and equipment upkeep.
- Inspect products coming from processing equipment to ensure proper cuts, product quality, and removal of waste.
- Identify quality concerns and communicate them to supervisors or management.
- Notify maintenance or management when equipment performance, product quality, or safety conditions do not meet established standards.
- Work with maintenance personnel to help ensure equipment operates consistently with product quality standards.
- Work with sanitation personnel to maintain clean equipment and work areas.
- Perform sanitation, housekeeping, and wash-down duties as assigned.
- Follow HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) compliance guidelines.
- Follow GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices).
- Maintain food safety and personal safety standards.
- Communicate with coworkers to complete tasks and maintain safe working conditions.
- Assist other team members in completing production work.
- Provide prompt, friendly, and courteous service to internal and external customers.
- Work flexible schedules and varying hours as required.
- Support company sustainability efforts by reducing waste and making responsible decisions.
- Rotate to assigned locations as instructed by the lead.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
