Production Machine Operator I - Night Shift
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Job overview
Dawn Food Products is hiring a Production Machine Operator I - Night Shift. Dawn Foods seeks a Production Machine Operator for night shift work in Louisville, KY. The role involves mixing raw materials, operating equipment, packaging, and maintaining clean, safe production areas while adhering to food safety standards and company values.
Key focus areas include Mix raw materials and complete batch formulas, Operate auxiliary equipment and computer systems for production, and Ensure products meet specifications, food safety, and regulatory requirements.
Important skills include Read And Interpret Documents, Write Routine Reports, Communicate Effectively, Basic Math Calculations, Apply Common Sense Understanding, and Problem Solving In Variable Situations. Preferred (not required): Computer Skills and Forklift Operation.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Full job description
Experience Required
None
Minimum Education Required
High School Diploma/G.E.D.
Compensation
$7.25 / hourly
Hours Per Week
40
Number Of Positions
1
Work Schedule and Shift Requirements
First (Day)
Job Description
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Dawn Foods is a global leader in bakery manufacturing and ingredients distribution. As the partner of choice for inspiring bakery success, we helpcustomers grow their business through meaningful partnerships, research-driven insights and innovations, and products and expertise they can depend on. As a family-owned company, our commitments to our people, products, customers, and corporate values, are all part of our recipe for success.
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Why work for Dawn Foods?
PEOPLE. PRODUCTS. CUSTOMERS.
Why should you apply? We invest in you!
Competitive Pay $21/hour plus $.50/hr shift differential, with $1.50 pay increase every six (6) months until full rate is reached (max two years) $29.87!
Clean work environment
Climate controlled
Professional training
UFCW benefit eligible after 90 days
Family-owned business over 100 years in service
An opportunity for career advancement,working as part of an empowering workforce
About the Job
As a Production A you will work with raw material to complete a mix formula, mix ingredients to complete the batch and package the material or palletizing for shipping.
Shift Schedule:
Thursday - Saturday 5:42pm-6:12am
Weekends are mandatory based on needs.
All overtime is scheduled per the UFCW Contract
What Does It Take to be a Production A at Dawn Foods?
Below are the minimum qualifications to be a fit for this job.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to write routine reports
Ability to communicate effectively with fellow team members
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Ability to deal with problem-solving in variable situations
Must be able to work well with others or independently
Forklift certified is helpful, and must be able to become certified
Computer skills helpful
What You'll Do as a Production A
Assure all products produced meet the product specifications, food safety, and regulatory requirements
Establish high-performance standards in housekeeping, in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), American Institute of Baking (AIB), International Food Standard (IFS), and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) requirements
Responsible for the accurate operation of computer systems as required in production processes
Operate auxiliary equipment as needed for each respective function
Operate in a safe manner according to manual, training, and batch card instructions to ensure high-quality and food-safe product
Responsible for all Sanitation Standard Operating Procedure (SSOP's) and GMPs, including pre-start check lists, scale checks, forklift check lists, code dates on labels, lot numbers on formulas, batch verification counts, etc.
Responsible for communicating to lead or supervisor any quality, safety, scheduling, and food safety issues within their department or the plant
Responsible for maintaining the workstation and keeping it clean and organized
Perform all the above tasks in a safe manner by following the company's GMPs, SOPs, and safety regulations
Assist in training new team members
Adhere to the Food Defense and Security functions within the facility
Follow the guidelines as printed in the description of duties for the function
Perform all functions of the role
Perform other duties as assigned
Demonstrate the "Dawn Values" of Team Dawn and supports the Circle of Excellence
Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to grasp, move, or utilize objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear
The team member is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
The team member is occasionally required to use sensory perception for quality measurement of products
The team member must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and/or move 25 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus
Note:The level of physical effort may vary from site to site and in some cases be greater or lesser than documented here.
If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click "Apply."
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An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to r ace, color, r eligion, age, s ex, national origin, disability, pregnancy, s exual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other status or condition that is protected by applicable law.
Requisition ID: 38222
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to r ace, color, r eligion, s ex, s exual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability
Job Type
Full time
Benefits Offered
Not specified
Veteran Preference
No
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
1419537600
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