Gehl Foods
3rd Shift- Packaging Operator
Gehl Foods, Germantown, Wisconsin, United States, 53022
3rd Shift Packaging Operator
**Schedule: Monday-Friday**
**Shift: 10pm-6am**
**Wage: $18/hour with a 5% shift premium**
**$2500 Signing Bonus**
**Full Benefits Package**
**401k Match**
Job ResponsibilitiesEnsures compliance with Gehl Foods safety standards and applicable regulatory requirements while following the company's Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)Operates and observes production line equipment to ensure food safety, product quality and conformity meeting customer standards and specificationsBecomes proficient in Sterilize-in-Place (SIP), operation and/or Clean-in-Place (CIP) of assigned fillerPerforms basic clean, inspect and lube functions including basic Preventative Maintenance (PMs)Actively participates in start up, troubleshooting/adjustment, stop/reset and shutdown of line equipment - Clears jams and reports malfunctions to Business Lead/Supervisor as necessaryPerforms changeovers - Completes line clears and accurately sets up next item's packaging and codingReports out of standard/specification results to the Quality Department and Business Unit Lead/SupervisorReports unsafe conditions or other compliance issues to the Business Unit Lead/SupervisorCompletes handwritten instructions and on-line documentation including Quality and Critical Control Point (CCP) checks accurately and at the required frequenciesMaintains accurate and detailed work log (including Factory MES data collection) and inventory recordsMonitors and reviews inventory and production levels to achieve the most efficient operating conditionsMaintains assigned work area and production environment in clean orderly condition - completes environmental cleaning requirements as necessaryActively participates in shift exchanges and work team meetings.Safely operates forklifts as needed to keep assigned work area supplied with necessary production materialsCompletes training/eLearning as required including but not limited to New Employee Onboarding (NEO), Lean Overview, Aseptic Workshop, Chemical Safety, Flow Diagram, etc.Other duties as assignedMinimum Qualifications
6 months previous manufacturing, packaging, or assembly line production experienceDemonstrated organizational and observational skills, and detail-orientedBasic mathematical calculation skillsDemonstrated ability to read, write and listen to written and oral and instructions in the English languageDemonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment under limited supervisionDemonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations by promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that is respectful and accepting of diversity.Preferred Qualifications
1-3 years of previous filling, packaging or processing production experience - ideally in food, food processing, high-speed packaging or Form-Fill-Seal (FFS) industriesHigh school or equivalency diplomaPrevious forklift experienceDemonstrated mechanical aptitudeProficiency using a personal computer (PC) and related software - ideally Microsoft Office Tools (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Technical knowledge of aseptic filling/processingHave the physical ability to frequently lift/carry/push/pull up to 50lbs, reach overhead, climb, squat/bend/kneel, sit and regularly stand and walk/move about.
**Schedule: Monday-Friday**
**Shift: 10pm-6am**
**Wage: $18/hour with a 5% shift premium**
**$2500 Signing Bonus**
**Full Benefits Package**
**401k Match**
Job ResponsibilitiesEnsures compliance with Gehl Foods safety standards and applicable regulatory requirements while following the company's Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)Operates and observes production line equipment to ensure food safety, product quality and conformity meeting customer standards and specificationsBecomes proficient in Sterilize-in-Place (SIP), operation and/or Clean-in-Place (CIP) of assigned fillerPerforms basic clean, inspect and lube functions including basic Preventative Maintenance (PMs)Actively participates in start up, troubleshooting/adjustment, stop/reset and shutdown of line equipment - Clears jams and reports malfunctions to Business Lead/Supervisor as necessaryPerforms changeovers - Completes line clears and accurately sets up next item's packaging and codingReports out of standard/specification results to the Quality Department and Business Unit Lead/SupervisorReports unsafe conditions or other compliance issues to the Business Unit Lead/SupervisorCompletes handwritten instructions and on-line documentation including Quality and Critical Control Point (CCP) checks accurately and at the required frequenciesMaintains accurate and detailed work log (including Factory MES data collection) and inventory recordsMonitors and reviews inventory and production levels to achieve the most efficient operating conditionsMaintains assigned work area and production environment in clean orderly condition - completes environmental cleaning requirements as necessaryActively participates in shift exchanges and work team meetings.Safely operates forklifts as needed to keep assigned work area supplied with necessary production materialsCompletes training/eLearning as required including but not limited to New Employee Onboarding (NEO), Lean Overview, Aseptic Workshop, Chemical Safety, Flow Diagram, etc.Other duties as assignedMinimum Qualifications
6 months previous manufacturing, packaging, or assembly line production experienceDemonstrated organizational and observational skills, and detail-orientedBasic mathematical calculation skillsDemonstrated ability to read, write and listen to written and oral and instructions in the English languageDemonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment under limited supervisionDemonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations by promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that is respectful and accepting of diversity.Preferred Qualifications
1-3 years of previous filling, packaging or processing production experience - ideally in food, food processing, high-speed packaging or Form-Fill-Seal (FFS) industriesHigh school or equivalency diplomaPrevious forklift experienceDemonstrated mechanical aptitudeProficiency using a personal computer (PC) and related software - ideally Microsoft Office Tools (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Technical knowledge of aseptic filling/processingHave the physical ability to frequently lift/carry/push/pull up to 50lbs, reach overhead, climb, squat/bend/kneel, sit and regularly stand and walk/move about.