Posted 2 months ago
Food Production Machine Operator
HopkinsvilleOn-site
AI Summary
Operates food production machinery and equipment, monitors production lines for efficiency and quality, performs routine maintenance, and ensures compliance with food safety regulations and CGMP standards.
About this role
JobSummary
- AMachine Operatoris responsible forkeeping the food manufacturing process running efficiently andsafely. They will alsoassistin the preparation, cooking, packaging, and quality controloffoodproducts.Thisrole ensuresthatproductionstandards,safetyguidelines,and hygiene practices are strictly followed to deliver high-quality food items efficiently
KeyResponsibilities
- Monitor production lines to ensure efficiency,accuracyand compliance with quality standards
- Possess overall knowledgeand understanding of the entire production line
- Perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot minor mechanical issues
- Operatefood productionmachineryandequipmentin compliance with CGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practices) and FDA regulations. Alsomaintainquality and production standards while operating equipment
- Complete production documentation andmaintainaccuraterecords
- Prepareingredientsaccordingtorecipesandproductionguidelines
- Monitorthequalityandconsistencyoffoodproducts
- Maintaincleanliness andsanitation standards in the work areaincludingtoolsandequipment
- Followallsafetyandhealthregulations,includingproperfoodhandlingandstorage
- Checking instrumentsfor example temperature gaugesand metal detectors, at customary intervals
- Packandlabelfinishedproductsaccurately
- Assistininventorymanagementbytrackingsuppliesandingredients
- Collaboratewithteammembersandsupervisorstomeet productiongoalsandmaintainworkflow efficiency(including minimization of food waste)
- Work with the team to resolve anyequipmentmalfunctions,peopleor foodsafetyhazardsimmediately
- Works with the team to make sure the production line has a regular supply of raw materials or components
- Transports food supplies to and from internal site locations as required
- Perform function of other positions within area of responsibility for the purpose of providing overall coverage food production operations
OccupationalHealthandSafety
- Adopt a cultureofsafeworking
- Follow allCompanyHealthandSafetyPoliciesandProcedures
- Attend trainingandtool boxtalksonsafe working practices
FoodSafety
- Ensurestandard processesperformingareaccording to our food safety policies and processes including our HACCPandCGMP programs
Skills
CGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practices)Equipment MaintenanceFDA RegulationsFood Production Machinery OperationFood Safety And SanitationHACCPInventory ManagementMetal Detector OperationProduction DocumentationQuality ControlTemperature Gauge InspectionTroubleshooting Mechanical Issues
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