Summary:Berberian Nut Company is seeking a proactive and self-motivated
Machine Operator Lead to assist management with training the team members, monitoring production metrics and achieving quality, sanitation, and food safety standards.Responsibilities:
- Becomean expert on the finished goods specifications and quality attributes of raw products.
- Monitor processes and workflows for maximum efficiency using Key Performance Indicators.
- Performs quality checks.
- Manage inventory and report deficiencies.
- Learn, understand, and teach on the SOPs, GMPs, HACCP, and relevant auditing procedures to employees.
- Ensure appropriate standards of housekeeping and hygiene are maintained and in compliance with auditing body requirements.
- Report maintenance and equipment issues using the work order submission program.
- Participate in continuous improvement activities and trainings.
- Examine, address, and escalate any food safety concerns immediately to management.
- Champion a world-class safety culture by attending all required trainings, supporting effective preventative maintenance programs, positive promotions, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory agencies and local policies.
Qualifications:
- 4+ years of related/relevant experience. Nut/Food processing experience preferred.
- Basic reading, writing, math skills with machine programming and computer competency. Mechanical aptitude helpful.
- Strong demonstrated interpersonal, problem-solving, organizational and communication skills.
- Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
- Valid Driver's license with ability to obtain and maintain forklift and aerial lift operator certification tests.
- Willing and able to work rotating shifts including day, swing, nights. Shift may include long hours, overtime, weekends, and holidays, per company needs.
- Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the job which includes regularly lifting and moving up to 30lbs, as well as specific vision abilities.
AgReserves, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Qualified applicants must be legally and lawfully authorized to be employed and work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship - AgReserves, Inc. is not sponsoring visas at this time.AgReserves offers medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance coverage. Additionally, employees can contribute to an FSA, and to an employer matched 401(K). Employees can apply for Tuition Assistance for continuing education purposes. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in a discretionary profit-sharing bonus. For more detailed information please visit our benefits site: AgReserves, Inc. complies with the current state minimum wage laws for all positions, regardless of the pay ranges posted.