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FREEZE DRY OPERATOR - 2ND SHIFT

FREEZE DRY OPERATOR - 2ND SHIFT

North Freeze Dry LLCLittle Falls, MN, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Freeze Dry Operator

Purpose of the Position

This position is responsible for operating freeze dry preparation equipment and freeze dryers in accordance with operational manuals and quality criteria.

Responsibilities & Essential Functions

  • Produces the required quantity of batched recipes within established specifications and tolerances and according to production plan.
  • Inspects dry ingredient materials and other raw materials, as well as in process materials as necessary ensuring compliance with function, quality, and recipe specifications.
  • Maintains logs and records of units produced including a record of errors resulting in rejected / discarded materials.
  • Perform pre-operational equipment, preventative maintenance tasks, and process inspections.
  • Perform quality and sanitation functions per Quality Program and Master Sanitation Schedule.
  • Report maintenance and quality opportunities with shift supervisors and / or managers.
  • Interface with plant ERP system to assure inventory control, lot traceability, and tracking.
  • Maintains a clean, safe, orderly work area.

Freeze Dry Operator Specific Tasks & Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the operation, efficiency, and quality of entire freezing and freeze dry preparation and equipment.
  • Load recipes per production schedule
  • Operate all equipment associated with freeze drying process, including but not limited to, Auto Panner, WIP Freezer, Freeze Dryer.
  • Observe temperature, humidity, pressure gauges, product samples and adjust controls to maintain prescribed operating conditions for specific stages.
  • Responsible for maintaining a food-safe, sanitary environment.
  • Finalize any paperwork during shift in an accurate, clear, and concise manner.
  • Utilize ERP System for moving in-process materials and products into and out of inventory.
  • Follow all quality guidelines, Master Sanitation Schedules, and maintain a food-safe, sanitary environment.
  • Support other lines, as necessary.
  • Operate a forklift, as necessary.
  • Support other process functions, as necessary.
  • Other

  • Execute the North Freeze Dry Vision, Mission, and Values (VMV’s) at all times.
  • Promote a positive, proactive environment where input from team members is valued and encouraged.
  • Provide back-up support for other roles, as necessary.
  • Available for overtime on a scheduled or call-in / call-back basis, as necessary.
  • Other duties as assigned by the manager / supervisor.
  • Qualifications

    The ideal candidate will possess the following :

  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • (2+) years working experience in a manufacturing / production facility preferred.
  • Ability to follow proper food safety, quality, and workplace safety procedures and requirements.
  • Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a team environment.
  • Ability to lift at least 50 pounds and stand for extended periods of time.
  • Forklift certification and experience or willing to obtain.
  • Work well in a team environment.
  • Mechanically inclined, drive yourself to continually grow and develop your role.
  • Ability to adapt and accommodate change.
  • North Freeze Dry offers a comprehensive benefits package to include :

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance including employees, child(ren), spouse and family coverage.
  • Ancillary benefits include Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage.
  • 401(K) Program available with a company match up to 4%.
  • Paid Time Off accruing on your first day and Paid Personal Days.
  • 7 Company Paid Holidays.
  • Work Environment & Physical Demands

    The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    This job operates within a plant manufacturing environment. While performing the duties of this job inside the plant, the employee is frequently exposed to normal working conditions for a food manufacturing plant with a noise level that is moderate to loud noise. The role routinely uses machinery equipment, forklifts, computers, as well as laboratory instrumentation and equipment.

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee may be required to stand for extended periods of time as well as use hands or fingers to reach or handle, and to reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee will frequently lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. All vision abilities are required to encompass close-up work. On occasion, employees must be able to tolerate and endure extended seasonal hours and maintain alertness to meet deadlines.

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to machinery and moving parts, airborne particles including grain dust and hazardous materials or fumes, which may require the use of PPE. The employee may be exposed to adverse weather conditions, extreme temperature changes in the plant from normal temperatures to cold, extended seasonal hours, high precarious places, and confined spaces. The noise level in some of the work environments may require the use of hearing protection.

    About the Company

    North Freeze Dry, LLC headquartered in Fargo, ND, is a U.S.-based co-manufacturer that produces freeze-dried companion animal food and treats. The Company’s freeze-drying facility in Little Falls, MN is one of the industry’s largest and most fully integrated freeze-drying co-manufacturing facilities. North Freeze Dry, LLC is a joint venture between Anchor Ingredients Co., LLC, a leading supplier of premium ingredients for the food and pet food industries, and Barrett Petfood Innovations, a rapidly expanding co-manufacturer of premium pet foods.

    Disclaimer

    This job description is not a complete description of responsibility, but reflects the general qualifications, duties and / or responsibilities necessary to perform this position. All candidates who receive a written offer of employment will be required to successfully pass a background check. North Freeze Dry reserves the right to revise the job description as circumstances warrant. North Freeze Dry. is an at-will employer, which means that either the employee or the company may terminate the relationship at any time, with or without notice, and with or without cause. We are an equal opportunity employer.

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