Production Operator

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.