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### 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.

Packaging Utility Operator Specific Tasks & Responsibilities

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

Back-up Packaging Operator and perform Packaging Operator tasks.

Responsible for case filling, manual palletization, packaging, bagging, case labeling, bag lot coding, case check weighing, sanitation and supporting operators.

Operate all equipment both manual and automatic associated with packaging, including palletization, case filling, packaging, conveyors/scales, etc.

Responsible for housekeeping of the packaging 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).

Check for the cleanliness of equipment.

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.

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.

### Shift

Second (Evening)

### Number of Openings

2

### Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

### Veterans Encouraged to Apply

Yes

### Physical Required

No

### Drug Test Required

No

### Compensation

$18.00 - $20.00 / Hourly

### Postal Code

56345

### Place of Work

On-site

### Requisition ID

1903

### 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