Production Operator
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WATERSHED FOODS LLC
Gridley, IL, US
Summary
The Production Operator is responsible for preparing raw materials, executing production processes, and packaging finished goods. They must also perform quality checks, maintain facility sanitation, and adhere to strict food and occupational safety policies.
Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: Gridley, IL - Gridley, IL, Salary Range: $20.00 - $22.00Hourly, Join our Production Team in Gridley, IL.
(1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift openings with shift pay differential)
1st 7:00am - 3:30pm
2nd 3:00pm - 11:30pm (shift differential)
3rd 11:00pm -7:30am (shift differential)
Overall Responsibility: Prepare raw materials, complete production processes, package finished products, clean facilities and equipment and perform quality checks to assure that only quality products are shipped to customers.
Duties
Complete work as assigned and outlined in the SOPs for any of the areas within our Production department: Depositing, Traying, Batch Drying, Continuous Drying, Puff Line, Packaging, and Front Line Lead. Use specific production equipment assigned to the specific department and position.
Adhere to GMPs and Food Safety Policies and Occupational Safety Policies to maintain a safe work environment.
Report Food Safety, Quality and Occupational Safety concerns area leads and to shift lead.
Perform sanitation duties as needed.
Perform Master Cleaning Schedule duties as needed
Make process improvement suggestions.
Properly dispose of waste material and used packaging supplies.
Record quality and production data such as weights, lot numbers, metal detection, and temperature.
Assist other employees as needed to complete tasks.
Qualifications: Skills
Team-oriented personality.
Detail oriented and attentive.
Proficient in mathematics.
Ability to work in fast paced environment.
Well developed sense of personal initiative.
Ability to work with little or no supervision.
Ability to work in environmental conditions (hot & cold)
This role offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills within a vibrant manufacturing environment. We value proactive, detail-oriented team players who are eager to contribute to our success while advancing their careers. Join us in producing top-quality products that make a difference!
Watershed Foods is a progressive, growth-oriented company involved in the food and biotech sectors. Located in Central Illinois, our plant is in Gridley, only 20 minutes from Bloomington-Normal. Our passion is innovation.
Watershed Foods is a world-class supplier of freeze-dried ingredients to companies throughout the world. Our unique processes coupled with our ability to provide high-quality freeze-dried products and innovative solutions have made us leaders in the food ingredient industry. Whether you’re looking for freeze-dried yogurt, freeze-dried fruit, freeze-dried powders or premium food ingredients, Watershed is an innovative manufacturer that will provide you with healthy snack solutions.
Our Mission:
Serving food innovations together; Changing lives globally.
Our Vision:
Strategically providing innovative food solutions, world class customer service, and employee development while honoring God.
Founded
2004
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Gridley, IL
Watershed Foods is a progressive, growth-oriented company involved in the food and biotech sectors. Located in Central Illinois, our plant is in Gridley, only 20 minutes from Bloomington-Normal. Our passion is innovation.
Watershed Foods is a world-class supplier of freeze-dried ingredients to companies throughout the world. Our unique processes coupled with our ability to provide high-quality freeze-dried products and innovative solutions have made us leaders in the food ingredient industry. Whether you’re looking for freeze-dried yogurt, freeze-dried fruit, freeze-dried powders or premium food ingredients, Watershed is an innovative manufacturer that will provide you with healthy snack solutions.
Our Mission:
Serving food innovations together; Changing lives globally.
Our Vision:
Strategically providing innovative food solutions, world class customer service, and employee development while honoring God.
Founded
2004
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Gridley, IL