Production Operator I Training (12 Hour Nights) $23.20/hr+ $2/hr shift differential

Increased to $23.95/hr. upon successful completion of training and skills validation.

The primary responsibility of a Production Operator 1 is to ensure that the production process and its equipment are working properly, efficiently, and effectively. This position is responsible for ensuring that the products being produced are quality potato products that are in accordance with the required specifications. This position requires the ability to validate in at least one of the following processing positions: Flake Drum, Real Line, Pieces Line, Raw Receiving, Fluming, Sorters, Cook Deck (Rupert), and Tote Packing (Rupert).

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Ability to perform and validate in at least one of the following processing positions: Flake Drum, Real Line, Pieces Line, Raw Receiving, Fluming, Sorters, Cook Deck (Rupert), and Tote Packing (Rupert).Adhere to Idahoan Foods Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and comply with Safe Quality Food (SQF) requirements.
• Comply with all safety policies, procedures, and programs, including Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), behavior observations, confined space, hot works, ladder safety, emergency response, chemical safety, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), fall protection, incident investigations, hearing protection, electrical safety, etc.
• Ability to read and understand and make changes to HMI control screens.
• Must notify Supervisor or Lead immediately if product is out of grade.
• Complete and turn in all required paperwork in a timely manner, and input data into company ERP System, if applicable.
• Maintain a consistent cook of the product by monitoring the steam pressure, cook time, and dryer temperature settings.
• Maintain a consistent flow of potato raw material to the drums or dryers by adjusting and monitoring feed augers.
• Maintain a full and even drum of mashed potatoes by adjusting drum settings and shoveling product when needed.
• Responsible for a consistent flow of additives by properly mixing and measuring according to product specifications.
• Responsible for proper operation of sorter by normalizing and checking product to specifications.
• Monitor Critical Control Point (CCP) operation, testing, and repair notifications.
• Measure and record temperatures and flow of all food additives, as required.
• Perform quality and workmanship checks, and work with the Quality Department to check for product defects and ensure product quality standards are being met.
• Package product into specific containers as outlined in the specification and apply proper labeling for inventory control.
• Move product from location to location using forklift.
• Maintain cleanliness in work area, which may require the operator to wear PPE and work with cleaning chemicals and sanitizers.
• Perform routine maintenance activities and/or assist maintenance personnel with machinery.
• Participate in sanitation activities during area clean-up.
• Notify Supervisor or Lead of any unsafe conditions or dangerous behaviors.
• All other duties, responsibilities, and projects as assigned or required.

Qualifications/Required Skills

• Education and/or Experience: Previous experience working around processing equipment highly desired. Experience with production floor duties, sanitation duties, and machine operation duties. Forklift Certification may be required.
• Language Skills: Must have effective oral communication skills to communicate with Supervisor or Lead and fellow employees. Additionally, must have the ability to read and write and accurately complete training and paperwork.
• Reasoning Ability: This position requires self-confidence and maturity to make decisions to solve problems with minimal direction.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Team player that is flexible and accepting of changes in assignments and accountabilities based on the needs of Operations. Adheres to all safety rules, regulations, and procedures.

Other Details

• Work Environment: This position requires occasional heavy lifting, up to 50 lbs. Requires the ability to be physically active and able to work in hot temperatures and around loud noises and dust. Occasionally may be required to work outside facility in a cold and wet environment. Some pushing, pulling, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling may be required. Must be able to stand on concrete floors for extended periods and climb stairs. Must follow all safety precautions while working independently and professionally. Must be able to utilize cleaning chemicals and sanitizers safely. Occasionally exposed to fumes and airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions.

Position Validation

• Idahoan Foods Validation Program focuses on three core areas: On the Job Training (OJT), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), and Validation of Performance. Through this training program, the operator will be given the tools needed to demonstrate an understanding of the essential duties and responsibilities of the position assigned to the operator.
• Validating in the operators assigned position demonstrates the operators proficiency in the assigned position.
• Operators must validate in at least one of the following processing positions: Flake Drum, Real Line, Pieces Line, Raw Receiving, Fluming, Sorters, Cook Deck (Rupert), and Tote Packing (Rupert).
• Operators who are unable to validate in their assigned position must attempt again and pass within one week. Operators who are unable to validate within the first ten weeks of employment can move to an open position that they qualify for, or if no open position exists, the operator will be exited from the company.

Alignment with Core Values of the Company

• Respect & Value Our People
• Stay in Front of Change While Reducing Costs
• Delight Our Customers
• Food Quality & Safety