Lead Production Operator, 3rd Shift (D1174)

Wellness Pet • Decatur, AR

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is 3rd Shift: 10 PM - 6:30 AM Location: Decatur, AR Manufacturing Plant About the Wellness Pet Company The Wellness Pet Company crafts and produces premium natural pet food, treats, dental chews, and supplements. We believe that natural, premium nutrition focused on proven health outcomes is the foundation of creating a mutual wellbeing for pets and their families. As a community of people, Wellies are positively obsessed about how to win for pets and their parents. We believe in the difference we make every single day, and we know that when we work collaboratively, Wellies are unstoppable -- Not only in providing the best nutrition to pets, but in building a better tomorrow for pets, their parents, and the world. Your #lifeatwellnesspet When you join Wellness Pet, you join a team whose aligned values and purpose create a unique and exciting place to work every day. Join us on our adventure to fulfill a life of wellbeing together with pets and their parents. Our manufacturing facilities are committed to nutritional innovation, product quality, and safety. To ensure our product quality, we control the entire manufacturing process, from consistent quality checks on all raw materials coming into the plant, to the shipment of our finished product to customers. Our employees take pride in the natural products we produce for the pets who depend on us. We offer our employees a positive, friendly work environment where you can develop your skills, receive competitive pay, and excellent benefits Come for a walk with us today! What Youll Accomplish The Lead Production Operator position is involved in all aspects of the production of our premium pet food. They are responsible for setting-up, operating, and disassembling processing equipment in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). They will operate multiple types of processing equipment, including but not limited to extrusion, injection molding, dryers, cutting, and packaging machinery according to scheduled production needs. In addition, operators maintain their assigned production area, following safety procedures and cleanliness standards. The operator will also troubleshoot equipment issues and complete required food safety checks to ensure first-time right production.

Requirements

• Has a minimum of 3 years experience in extruder operation
• Has 1 year in a lead role in a manufacturing plant

Responsibilities

• Sets-up, operates and disassembles processing equipment in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) according to production schedule.
• Troubleshoots equipment as needed.
• Monitors product, completing various checks to ensure product is running according to job specifications.
• Reviews and follows production schedule throughout shift.
• Adjusts equipment during product changeovers.
• Checks and documents product according to SOPs to ensure the highest quality standards.
• Cleans work area according to sanitation SOPs.
• Maintains cleanliness throughout work shift.
• Monitors equipment and uses various tools to make adjustments, small repairs and perform basic maintenance as required.
• Completes re-work as necessary.
• Maintains records and logs within designated production system during entire production process
• Performs and documents in-process quality checks on a periodic basis on representative samples to ensure that product is correctly produced/packaged.
• Cleans, disassembles and reassembles line equipment to prepare machines for inspection and/or deep cleaning.
• Changeover/sets up machine for run by loading product, components, printer material, etc.; adjusting settings; checking the line; and obtaining line clearance to prepare equipment for next run.
• Actively follows safety procedures and policies in all job tasks.
• Follows and holds others accountable for following all company GMPs.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Completes safety system documentation and verifies compliance to program standards.
• Reports deviations to Supervisor.
• Participates in mandatory safety training and adheres to all safety policies/procedures.
• Reports all safety issues, near misses, and injuries.
• Completes quality & food safety system documentation and verifies compliance to program standards.
• Reports deviations to Supervisor.
• Participates in mandatory food safety and quality training program requirements.
• Preserves the integrity of the BRC system through adherence to the policies and procedures outlined.
• Takes actions necessary to resolve food safety and quality system deficiencies.
• Reports food safety and quality system failures and takes actions necessary to preserve the BRC system.

Benefits

• We care about the wellbeing of our people, their families, and their pets. So we treat every Wellie to a comprehensive benefits package full of extras to support their health, pets, passions, and professional Development. More information about our benefits can be found on our website .

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed