Operator I - 2nd Shift at Flagstone Foods

Flagstone Foods:
At Flagstone Foods, we believe appreciation grows goodness. We have an appreciation for our customers, our employees, and the communities in which we live. Appreciation is our main ingredient!

Headquartered in the North Loop of Minneapolis with plants in Robersonville, North Carolina, El Paso, Texas, and Dothan, Alabama, we are one of North America's largest manufacturers and distributors of "feel good snacks," like flavorful snack nuts, innovative trail mixes and wholesome dried fruits...and we are adding to our team! We hire creative, thoughtful, and entrepreneurial team members. If you share our enthusiasm and appreciation for goodness, you too may find a home with Flagstone Foods.

POSITION: Operator I - 2nd Shift

REPORTS TO: Production Supervisor

Position Summary

Execute production schedules at rated throughput to meet quality, safety, cost, and delivery standards.

Essential Functions

• Execute the daily production schedule to meet customer orders.
• Ensure timely and accurate production of product, including setup of equipment/supplies, to maintain processing standards.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot production machinery safely and securely as needed to achieve a high standard of performance.
• Properly handle ingredients used in production as needed.
• Complete all necessary paperwork to company standards.
• Adhere to all cleaning procedures in production area.
• Adhere to the allergen control program guidelines, including equipment cleaning and verification activities.
• Take corrective action as assigned by the Supervisor based on pre-operation and daily self-assessment audit findings.
• Participate in investigating issues, finding root causes, and developing solutions for issues that arise in the production area.
• Take actions necessary to resolve food safety and quality deficiencies.
• Maintain safe working conditions and preserve the integrity of the environmental health and safety system through adherence to the policies and procedures outlined in the safety program.
• Participate in mandatory training program requirements.
• Comply with all food safety requirements, training, policies, and procedures implements.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications (Education/Experience)

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Knowledge of production procedures preferred.
• 1+ years of production experience in food manufacturing desired.
• Machine Operator experience required.
• Basic analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with peers and leadership.
• Ability to work cross-functionally, convey equipment issues, and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to think quickly and handle frequent change.
• Detail oriented with the ability to organize and multitask.
• Self-motivated, goal oriented, quality driven, and capable of working independently with little supervision.
• Willingness to work various shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays based on business need.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described within the Essential Functions section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform this job. Other duties or tasks may be assigned as required. Management may modify, change, or add to the duties of this description at any time without notice.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

• Communicate with others both verbally and in writing.
• Be independently mobile.
• Use a computer and keyboard.
• Regularly sit, stand, walk, reach, stretch, stoop, bend, for extended periods.
• Ability to lift/carry 25 to 50 lbs.
• Exposure to noise levels requiring hearing protection.

FLSA Designation: This position is Hourly Non-Exempt and is eligible for overtime.

Work Location: Robersonville, NC

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

2nd shift Operators start at 4:15pm and end times can be 10-12 hours.