Solina, a custom seasoning and functional ingredient manufacturer located in Oak Creek, WI is currently in need of Production Operators on 1st and 2nd shift. The shift hours are 6:30am – 2:30pm and 2:30pm – 10:30pm. Our production area consists of four different departments: Blending, Grinding, Weighing, Packaging. All positions require close attention to detail and the ability to consistently perform heavy lifting.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES (including but not limited to) Blending:
• Frequently lift 50 pounds, sometimes heavier weights with teammates
• Dumping ingredients into tanks by following recipe instructions
• Packing, weighing, sealing, and stacking of bags, boxes, and drums
• Responsible for sanitation of equipment and quality of finished product
Grinding:
• Consistently lift 55 pound boxes, sometimes heavier weights with teammates
• Dump product into tanks to produce target product within parameters
• Set up and sanitize equipment
Weighing:
• Frequently lift 50 pounds, sometimes heavier weights with teammates
• Weigh ingredients using assigned work order
• Maintain accurate inventory
Packaging:
• Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
• Package product in all sizes and configurations and inspect quality
• Follow special instructions in work order and production notes
• Set up, disassemble, and sanitize packaging equipment
EDUCATION - High School diploma, GED or other viable work experience is preferred.
SKILLS - Ability to do basic math; add, subtract, multiply, divide.
- Ability to read, write and understand work orders in English.
- Ability to obtain certification to operate powered industrial equipment.
- Basic computer entry skills, preferred, to utilize computerized production software.
- Able to communicate with others.
- Ability to read and understand scale readings.
- Ability to work accurately in a faced paced environment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT - Must be able to remain in an upright position, while moving about the department.
- Requires the ability to move and pour up to 80lbs with or without assistance.
- Requires the ability to push/pull drums weighing up to 300lbs with or without assistance.
- Requires the ability to ascend/descend stairs.
- Requires the ability to work at heights above 20 ft.
- Requires the ability to reach, grasp and scoop.
- Requires the ability to bend, stoop and kneel.
- Requires the ability to distinguish between colors.
- Exposure to loud noises, water and dust and food allergens.
- Works constantly in a manufacturing/production and/or warehouse environment.
*The above statements reflect the general requirements necessary to describe the principal functions of the occupation named and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work related responsibilities required of the employee.
USD $20.00 - USD $20.50 /Hr.
