Production Operator

Description

Job Summary: The production operator will support manufacturing activities by performing operational tasks for product fabrication according to safety and quality standards and guidelines. Key Highlights: 1. Support manufacturing and product fabrication activities. 2. Collaborate in mixing, extrusion, and material handling processes. 3. Maintain cleanliness standards and comply with safety regulations. In this position, the production operator will be responsible for supporting manufacturing activities by performing operational product fabrication tasks, following manufacturing standards and adhering to safety, quality, productivity, service, and good practice guidelines. **Responsibilities** * Collaborates in weighing ingredients to meet recipe specifications and ensures correct ingredients are delivered to the work area. * Receives training on machinery operations for mixing, extruding/unloading, or handling materials per operational procedures. * Inspects materials visually or physically to ensure compliance with established standards. * Performs all required machine cleaning. * Follows and complies with all safety and work regulations. * Maintains departmental cleanliness standards. * Receives and hands over shifts clearly, reporting the status of assigned processes. * Performs all required machine cleaning. **Physical Demands** While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; bend; use hands to touch, handle objects, tools, or controls; and speak and/or hear. Sitting is occasionally required. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 55 pounds. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as mandated by the work area is required, such as safety glasses and shoes, dust masks, hard hats, respirators, face shields, hearing protection, chemical suits, gloves, aprons, etc. Noise levels in the work environment are typically moderate, except in high-noise areas. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes and regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. **Scope** Cota Manufacturing Plant **Other** Reports to: Production Leader. **Education** High school diploma or technical degree in manufacturing or related field. **Experience:** Minimum 1 year in manufacturing or raw material transformation processes. **Other Requirements** Availability to work rotating shifts