• 3rd Shift Freeze Dry Utility Operator

    North Freeze Dry (Little Falls, MN)


    ### Job Duties

    Responsibilities & Essential Functions

     

    Produces the required quantity of batched recipes within established specifications and tolerances and according to production plan.

     

    Inspects dry ingredient materials and other raw materials, as well as in process materials as necessary ensuring compliance with function, quality, and recipe specifications.

     

    Maintains logs and records of units produced including a record of errors resulting in rejected/discarded materials.

     

    Perform pre-operational equipment, preventative maintenance tasks, and process inspections.

     

    Perform quality and sanitation functions per Quality Program and Master Sanitation Schedule.

     

    Report maintenance and quality opportunities with shift supervisors and/or managers.

     

    Interface with plant ERP system to assure inventory control, lot traceability, and tracking.

     

    Maintains a clean, safe, orderly work area.

     

    Freeze Dry Utility Operator Specific Tasks & Responsibilities

     

    Supports Freeze Dry Operator, learning their role and providing a variety of tasks both mechanical and manual in nature.

     

    Back-up Freeze Dry Operator and perform Freeze Dry Operator tasks.

     

    Responsible for loading and unloading of auto-panner, loading, and unloading of freeze dryers & loading combos of finished product and supporting operators.

     

    Responsible for tray washing operation, as well as sanitation on the post pasteurization side.

     

    Operate all equipment associated with freeze dry process which includes, but not limited to, freeze dryer, combo filling and auto panner.

     

    Responsible for housekeeping of the drying machine(s), and plant area. (e.g., sweeping, removing trash, cleaning the machine at the end of the shift, preparing for next shift's production).

     

    Finalize any paperwork during shift in an accurate, clear, and concise manner.

     

    Utilize ERP System for moving in-process materials and products into and out of inventory.

     

    Follow all quality guidelines, Master Sanitation Schedules, and maintain a food-safe, sanitary environment.

     

    Support other lines, as necessary.

     

    Dispose of waste materials and other items as required.

     

    Operate forklift as necessary.

     

    Support other process functions as necessary during the day to maximize efficiency of plant.

     

    ### Minimum Education Required

    Qualifications

    The ideal candidate will possess the following:

    High School diploma or equivalent.

     

    (6) months working experience in a manufacturing/production facility preferred.

     

    Ability to follow proper food safety, quality and workplace safety procedures and requirements.

     

    Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instruction.

     

    Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a team environment.

     

    Ability to lift to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods of time.

     

    Forklift certification preferred, or willing to obtain.

     

    Work well in a team environment.

     

    Mechanically inclined, drive yourself to continually grow and develop your role.

     

    Ability to adapt and accommodate change.

     

    ### Minimum Experience Required

    Qualifications

    The ideal candidate will possess the following:

    High School diploma or equivalent.

     

    (6) months working experience in a manufacturing/production facility preferred.

     

    ### Shift

    Third (Night)

     

    ### Number of Openings

    1

     

    ### Public Transportation Accessible

    Yes

     

    ### Veterans Encouraged to Apply

    Yes

     

    ### Physical Required

    No

     

    ### Drug Test Required

    No

    ### Compensation

    $18.00 - $21.00 / Hourly

     

    ### Postal Code

    56345

     

    ### Place of Work

     

    On-site

     

    ### Requisition ID

     

    1909

     

    ### Job Type

     

    Full Time

     

    ### Job Benefits

    North Freeze Dry offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

    Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance including employees, child(ren), spouse and family coverage.

     

    Ancillary benefits include Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage.

     

    401(K) Program available with a company match up to 4%.

     

    Paid Time Off accruing on your first day and Paid Personal Days.

     

    7 Company Paid Holidays.

    ### Application Link

    https://www.northfreezedry.com/careers