Description

Job Title: Caser Operator

Location: Lemoore, CA

Department: Packaged Products
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Safety Sensitive Position: Yes

We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients on a scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious, and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts, and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for the correct operation of the case forming/packing equipment within manufacturers and company specifications.  Document case quality inspections, ensure product quality through the packaging process and effective communication with co-workers. Strong emphasis on cross-contamination prevention, GMP's and food safety regulations.

The ideal candidate will need to demonstrate the ability to utilize mechanical skills (at the operator level), demonstrate ownership, and be an asset to the team by possessing a teamwork attitude.

Position Responsibilities

•         Accurately packing of products into correct case trays/fiber and/or specific packaging sizes and containers. 

•         Ensure accuracy of coding - with correct product code.

•         Effective communication with QC and Production Supervisor to ensure product quality.

•         Perform case former/packer set-up and validation (start-up documentation) to ensure equipment is prepared for production.

•         Package all products in accordance with cross-contamination prevention procedures, Current Good Manufacturing Practices, and Food Safety regulations.

•         Perform equipment cleaning, operations, and completion of documentation.

•         Keep production area controlled and organized.

•         Actively participating in “centerline” and/or any other continuous improvement initiatives.

•         Keeping production area controlled and organized.

•         LO/TO procedures and awareness.

•         Other responsibilities as assigned.

•         Assist in general plant clean-up as needed.

•         Assist with packaging quality checks as needed.

•         Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• 1-3 Years experience in food manufacturing as an equipment operator or equivalent.
• Moderate understanding of process flow and packaging equipment.
• Technical ability.
• Mechanical skill.
• MUST be available to work any shift and extended days and hours or as needed due to production requirements. 
• High School Diploma or GED or 1-2 Years exp. of food manufacturing in a process environment.
• Understanding of process equipment.
• Good reading/written/verbal skills.
• Available to work any shift to meet production / department needs.

The pay for this role in the state of CA is $23.35/ hr and is based on the position responsibilities and geographic location. Actual pay within this range may be determined based on candidate’s experience, qualifications and/or other determining factors.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at: [email protected]

At ofi, we celebrate our diversity. Olam Americas LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.