*Machine Operator*
_Ontario, CA_
*Pay Range: *$18.
00/ hr
*Status:* Hourly, Fulltime
*Days of the Week Needed: *Tuesday –Sat or Sun-Thursday*, weekends and holidays.
*
*Shifts:*
* 3rd 9:00 PM - 5:30 AM, .
50 shift Differential.
*Work Hours: *8 hours possible OT.
*About the Role:*
*Taylor Farms Southern California, Inc.
is the newest member of the Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc.
family of companies.
We manufacture salad dressings!*
Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc.
is dedicated to being North America’s favorite maker of salads and healthy fresh foods.
As we continue to grow rapidly, we have an opportunity for a talented and motivated individual to join our new operation at Taylor Farms Southern California as a Machine Operator, located in Ontario, California.
The machine operator will be responsible for following all production policies and procedures to support the operation.
This individual will work with all department heads to support companywide operating objectives and will report to the Production Supervisor.
We have two types of machine operators:
1.
The _*Compounder*_ will operate automated mixing machinery to prepare products for packaging.
2.
The _*Filler Operator*_ will operate an automated packing machine to prepare products for shipping.
*Key Responsibilities:*
* Follow all Safety, Allergen Controls, Food Safety & Sanitation, Food Defense, and SQF policies and procedures relating to job duties
* Maintain productivity metrics, and daily, and weekly goals for production.
* Daily Pre-Operations Safety Checks
* Operate one line for production and lead the team assigned to line.
* Observes operation and speed of packing machine and adjusts when necessary.
* Clears jams and performs basic troubleshooting.
* Performs all quality inspections and completes forms.
* Responsible for maintaining work area clean and organized.
* Uses squeegee, brush, and broom to clean room for CIP and prepares machine.
* Other duties as assigned.
*Environment:*
* *Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): *Hair and beard net, gloves, safety shoes, bump cap, smocks
* *Chemical Exposure: *Cleaning Supplies and Food Allergens
* *Temperature: *Refrigerated 37 degrees Fahrenheit
*Qualifications:*
* 1 year of experience in food safety in a food manufacturing environment preferred
* 1 yr of experience as a machine operator in a manufacturing environment
* Basic math skills
* Basic computer skills
* Intermediate reading and writing skills
* Ability to work day or evening shifts and weekends and holidays as needed.
* Ability to maintain a safe and positive work environment.
* Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs.
* Ability to able to bend twist, stoop, squat, and pivot.
* Ability to walk and stand for 8+ hour shifts.
*Benefits:*
* Medical/ Vision/ Dental PPO only
* Up to 4% 401k Matching company contribution.
* Company-paid life insurance.
* Vacation
* Sick Pay
* 7 Paid Holidays
* Birthday as a paid day off
*E-Verify compliant*
*EOE*
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.
00 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Referral program
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 10 hour shift
* 8 hour shift
* Evening shift
* Night shift
* Overnight shift
* Overtime
* Weekends as needed
Experience:
* Food industry: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
* Night Shift (Preferred)
* Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person