Production Operator

Overview: Solina, a custom seasoning and functional ingredient manufacturer located in Oak Creek, WI is currently in need of Production Operators on 1st and 2nd shift. The shift hours are 6:30am 2:30pm and 2:30pm 10:30pm. Our production area consists of four different departments: Blending, Grinding, Weighing, Packaging. All positions require close attention to detail and the ability to consistently perform heavy lifting. Responsibilities: ESSENTIAL DUTIES (including but not limited to) Blending: Frequently lift 50 pounds, sometimes heavier weights with teammates Dumping ingredients into tanks by following recipe instructions Packing, weighing, sealing, and stacking of bags, boxes, and drums Responsible for sanitation of equipment and quality of finished product Grinding: Consistently lift 55 pound boxes, sometimes heavier weights with teammates Dump product into tanks to produce target product within parameters Set up and sanitize equipment Weighing: Frequently lift 50 pounds, sometimes heavier weights with teammates Weigh ingredients using assigned work order Maintain accurate inventory Packaging: Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds Package product in all sizes and configurations and inspect quality Follow special instructions in work order and production notes Set up, disassemble, and sanitize packaging equipment Qualifications: EDUCATION - High School diploma, GED or other viable work experience is preferred. SKILLS - Ability to do basic math; add, subtract, multiply, divide. - Ability to read, write and understand work orders in English. - Ability to obtain certification to operate powered industrial equipment. - Basic computer entry skills, preferred, to utilize computerized production software. - Able to communicate with others. - Ability to read and understand scale readings. - Ability to work accurately in a faced paced environment. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT - Must be able to remain in an upright position, while moving about the department. - Requires the ability to move and pour up to 80lbs with or without assistance. - Requires the ability to push/pull drums weighing up to 300lbs with or without assistance. - Requires the ability to ascend/descend stairs. - Requires the ability to work at heights above 20 ft. - Requires the ability to reach, grasp and scoop. - Requires the ability to bend, stoop and kneel. - Requires the ability to distinguish between colors. - Exposure to loud noises, water and dust and food allergens. - Works constantly in a manufacturing/production and/or warehouse environment. *The above statements reflect the general requirements necessary to describe the principal functions of the occupation named and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work related responsibilities required of the employee. Pay Range: USD $20.00 - USD $20.50 /Hr.

Created: 2024-10-28