Machine Operator - 1st Shift - Stratas Foods

Stratas Foods LLC is the leading supplier of fats and oils to the Foodservice, Food Ingredients and Retail Private Label markets in North America and is a producer of quality bulk and packaged dressings, mayonnaise and sauces. Stratas Foods was formed in October 2008 as a 50/50 joint venture between ACH Food Companies (ACH) and Archer Daniels Midland (ADM).

Manufacturing facilities are located in Dallas and Houston, TX; Decatur and Quincy, IL; Englewood, NJ; Fresno, CA; Nashville, TN; and Valdosta, GA.  Corporate offices are located in Memphis, TN.  We are committed to maintaining a progressive workplace by utilizing the ideas, skills and talents of all of our employees.  We strive to make Stratas Foods a great place to work and are building a team capable of meeting our business goals.

The Machine Operator will be responsible for leading group working activities to optimize production performance. This operation is to be performed keeping safety as a primary objective and following established GMP, Safety, Regulatory and Company procedures and policies.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the safety, well-being and training of the team members under his/her leadership.

• Complete required paperwork in a timely fashion as required by the production and quality schedule.

• Perform and complete various quality checks, such as but not limited to; pre & post operation checks, Metal detector checks, Lot coding, product consistency, equipment pressures, etc

• Understand and use downtime monitoring system (CDC), and log machine down time reasons.

• Coordinate line set up to ensure production schedule is executed, such as but not limited to; personnel, packaging, batch maker, documentation, etc. 

• Operate all machinery/equipment in the area of responsibility including light, as well as perform general mechanical repairs and preventive maintenance. 

• Ensure that all of the proper components are being used, reporting any deviations or issues to the Production Supervisor and/or QC Manager.

• Ensure the proper coding is clearly legible on the packaging as specified by Q.C. and customer directives.

• Read, interpret, and follow Company policy, procedures, work instructions, etc.

• Read, interpret and follow the daily production schedule and demands.

• Ensure that washouts and sanitation of tools and equipment is appropriately done, prior to line start up.

• Oversee and document rework product when required.

• General housekeeping in working area to comply with GMP’s and safety concerns.

• Aid the organization in development of written process specification and controls.

Education:  High School Diploma

Relevant Experience:  Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment

Physical:  Must be able to walk throughout the plant, to include walking and climbing up/down stairs and ladders (portable, fixed).  Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally.

Sensory: Must have the appropriate level of sensory acuity (visual, hearing, speaking, smell and touch) to be able to identify and react to normal, abnormal and alarm conditions (chemicals, temperature, etc.)

Mental/Reasoning: Must be able to logically and methodically work through and break down complex problems and processes to enable effective communication with all levels of the organization.

Must sign a release to consent a drug screening, physical and lift test.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision

Stratas Foods is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee in any manner prohibited by law, including but not limited to, on the basis of race or color, religion, gender, age, genetic information, national origin/ancestry, mental or physical disability, family status/marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, and any other legally protected status.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision-The Employer will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Employer’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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