3rd Shift Production Operator

Hormel Foods
Sparta, WI
On-site

Who this role is best for

Best suited to candidates with physical stamina and forklift experience working in a manufacturing setting.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with physical stamina and forklift experience in a manufacturing environment
    — “Physically able to lift 55 pounds on a continuous basis”
  • Individuals who can commit to night-shift hours and are adaptable to rotating schedules
    — “Normal Shift Hours - 3rd shift - 10pm - 6am Sunday - Thursday OT as needed Friday”

Things to consider

  • Exposure to airborne particulate and cleaning agents is a standard part of the work environment
    — “Working conditions may include working in and around airborne particulate, cleaning agents”
  • The role requires regular overtime, particularly on Fridays
    — “OT as needed Friday”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with assembly line operations and equipment maintenance in your resume
    — “Safe operation of assigned equipment”
  • Emphasize your ability to follow detailed procedures and standards in your application
    — “Follow Century Foods International policies, safety rules, Standard Operating Procedures”
  • Include any prior experience with forklift operation and container packaging in your work history
    — “Operate forklift to safely move product”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · LowAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • Operated equipment safely
  • Maintained product quality
Typical background
Able to lift 55 pounds on a continuous basis

Skills & requirements

Required

Assembly Line OperationEquipment OperationProduct PackagingForklift OperationSanitation

Preferred

Forklift License

Stack & domain

Assembly LineForkliftComputer SkillsReading And Understanding InstructionsSafetySanitationProductivityProductionManufacturing

About the role

Original posting from Hormel Foods

POSITION:                   PRODUCTION OPERATOR

QUALIFICATIONS

Able to stand for a long period of time.

Able to work in an assembly line environment.

Physically able to lift 55 pounds on a continuous basis.

Able to work overtime when needed.

SKILLS REQUIRED

Able to read and understand instruction.

Basic computer skills.

Able to maintain a forklift license.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE

To perform the necessary duties and operate equipment as required in a safe, sanitary, and productive manner to produce a quality product.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Safe operation of assigned equipment.
  • Scan and dump raw product into processing equipment.
  • Fill and verify weight of containers within their required specifications of product.
  • Operate labeling equipment and place band or seal on containers.
  • Package and stack finished product containers for shipping, using pallets as required.
  • Operate forklift to safely move product.  
  • Clean and sanitize equipment as necessary.
  • Observe and report any possible equipment maintenance needs to your supervisor.
  • Follow Century Foods International policies, safety rules, Standard Operating Procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, and ISO9001 procedures.
  • Assist in all other duties assigned by supervisor and/or management.

Special Conditions

Working conditions may include working in and around airborne particulate, cleaning agents, confined space entries and climbing to high heights.

Normal Shift Hours - 3rd shift -   10pm - 6am Sunday - Thursday  OT as needed Friday

Rate of Pay  - (P3)   $22.05 per hour plus $1.25 per hour shift differential

At Century Foods International we manufacture and market dairy proteins and nutritional products under private label and contract manufacturing agreements for the foods, sports, health and nutritional supplement industries. From research and development in our state-of-the-art labs, to the superior process and service capabilities of our manufacturing operations. 

Century Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Source: Hormel Foods careers

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