Raw Processing Operator

Oberto Snacks Inc is seeking a skilled Raw Processing Operator to join our team in Kent, WA. As a key member of our production team, you will be responsible for operating machines to ensure quality standards are consistently met, the line meets schedule attainment and line efficiency standards, and the mechanical operations run smoothly.

About the Position:

As a Raw Processing Operator, you will be responsible for operating various machines, including the Multivac, Circle 40, Shrink Tunnel, Velocity, Ultracan, Shaking, Delinking, Raw processing Continuous Line, Jerky Mixing, Batching, and Spice Blend. You will also be responsible for ensuring that meat, dates, tape, labels, and other supplies are correct according to product specifications.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure efficient packaging by setting up workstations correctly and effectively.
• Demonstrate leadership by directing employees to assist others where needed on other lines or rework when machines are down.
• Encourage team to be ready to start on time in the morning, after breaks and lunch.
• Perform product quality and QA checks to eliminate or reduce product waste or rework.
• Maximize quality and efficiency by adjusting machines registration, sealing temperature, speed, gas levels, and slicing width.
• Encourage teamwork by informing each team member of their role and responsibility on the line and motivating team members to achieve expected hourly output.
• Maintain current records by filling out required paperwork correctly and completely throughout the run.
• Load and thread film on packaging lines.
• Perform metal detection.
• Prepare work area by assembling and setting up workstations.
• Ensure that meat being batched/mixed is to specifications.
• Ensure that correct spices are used and properly recorded in a timely manner.
• Maintain housekeeping standards and account for all inedible products.
• Stage spices to be used by, making sure that all foreign material (cardboard, plastic, etc.) is removed and that all proper handling procedures are followed.
• Perform basic maintenance to equipment, maintain cleanliness of equipment and clean equipment as necessary.
• Ensure proper identification of product by recording weights of tubs/totes with proper batch number and ingredient ticket weights.
• Observe machine operations to ensure quality and conformity of filled or packaged products to standards.
• Remove finished packaged items from machine and separate rejected items.
• Stop or reset machines when malfunctions occur, clear machine jams, and report malfunctions to a lead or supervisor.
• Set up and adjust the check weighers.
• Stock and sort product for packaging machine operation and coordinate the replenishing of packaging supplies such as film, WIP, boxes, clip strips, or ageless.
• Inspect and remove defective products and packaging materials.
• Manage machine change over's including sanitizing machine for species or allergen changes.
• Run labels according to product specifications.
• Ensure that proper safety and sanitation measures are followed by instructing employees on proper company procedures and then monitoring personnel to make sure all procedures are being followed.
• Ensure smooth flow of work by monitoring production on the processing machine operation (Spice Blending, Shaking, and Delinking). Assign people to various functions of the machine and operation as needed. Maintain appropriate communication with all personnel and make decisions when necessary.
• Keep track of production as it relates to schedules and scheduling. Monitor production levels of crew and machine to ensure required production standards are met.
• Follow through on delegated tasks and assist where necessary.
• Maintain even workflow by being organized and planning and making changes as needed or directed.
• Ensure all persons on the processing machines and crew are properly trained, and time worked is properly recorded.
• Ensure accurate calibration of machines, and that machinery is in good repair. Notify lead, supervisor and, if appropriate, maintenance if machine operation is out of the scope of efficiency and safety according to prescribed standards and procedures.
• Assist lead and/or supervisor by training all new personnel, monitoring performance, and ensuring that procedures are followed.
• Maintain product integrity throughout the area of responsibility, checking product for proper materials, specifications, labeling, etc. Performs quality checks on product to ensure optimum quality.
• Perform raw material audits and check weights.
• Follow all specification sheets.
• Grind, add, and record rework keeping all items separate and properly identified.
• Ensure that meat being batched is to specifications.
• Ensure that correct spices are used and properly recorded in a timely manner.
• Maintain housekeeping standards and account for all inedible products.
• Verify that meat that is stacked on pallets is the same as batch ticket.
• Utilize team members efficiently during machine downtime by directing personnel to work on special projects or in other departments. If nothing is available, the machine operator will have crew report to department lead.
• Inform Management of any Food Safety or Quality issues or of any processes, which have become noncompliant with specified requirements.
• Follow established programs, policies, and practices to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements.
• Maintain accountability to Oberto Brands Food Safety and Quality Principles.
• Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the SQF 2000 Systems.
• Back-up: Operator 1 is back-up for Operator Trainee.
• Back-up: Operator 1 is backed up by Operator 2, 3.

Qualifications:

• High School (minimum)
• 6 months manufacturing experience preferred.
• Pallet Jack experience preferred.
• Lock-Out Tag-Out Certified (OJT).
• Familiarity with HACCP (OJT), SQF preferred.
• Other Food Safety, Quality, Technical, and Regulatory Training as needs determine appropriate.
• Understanding and compliance with all GMPs (OJT)
• Understanding and compliance with all personal safety rules (OJT)
• Position requires an understanding or food safety, quality, and SQF fundamentals provided through annual in-house and on the job training.
• Ability to work with other people in a cooperative manner.
• Ability to use discretion/judgment.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to read specs and BOMs.
• Ability to understand weights and use basic math.
• Trouble shooting and mechanical ability.
• Speak, Read, Write & understand English, record numbers.
• Use calculator and basic math skills.
• Ability to make quick and proper decisions.
• Ability to see packages and recognize quality.

Physical Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work environment is that of a processing environment. This employee regularly works with hazardous machinery, materials, chemicals, wet floors and with wet equipment. This employee regularly works around high voltage, hot water, and steam

• Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl
• Physical work including climbing stairs, pulling hoses, etc.
• Willing to work in a various-temperature environment
• Ability to handle heavy objects safely and with proper body mechanics. Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and routinely maneuver objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to frequently talk, hear, and smell
• Ability to frequently reach with hands and arms; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus

Duties and responsibilities described are not comprehensive and additional tasks may be assigned from time to time as necessary. Roles and responsibilities typically evolve over time, reflecting growth and maturity of the business.

About Oberto:

We offer a creative, diverse, and inclusive workplace environment. We are committed to rewarding our teammates for their hard work, enthusiasm, and professional excellence.

Benefits:

• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, short term and long-term disability, life insurance and wellness program, Flex spending account.
• 401K Plan with a generous company match
• Quarterly performance incentive.
• 10 Paid holidays, generous paid time off, and paid sick leave.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan Oberto with contribution match.

Extra Benefit:

• Tuition Reimbursement, and career growth opportunities
• Discount commuter benefits.
• Safety Shoe program, and Safety Glasses program
• Paid Jury Duty, and Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Services, and Pet Insurance
• Employee Referral Program
• Service Award Recognition program, and Employee Recognition program.
• Matching Charity Donations
• Pet Insurance
• Oberto Product Discounts
• Basic membership reimbursement to Costco or Sam's Club.
• First-class onsite fitness center

Ready to Join Our Snack-Tastic Team?

Oberto Snacks is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Oberto Snacks is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veterans' status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources department at (253) 437-6100 or by applying directly on our website at www.oberto.com/careers.com

EEO/E-Verify Statements:

Oberto Snacks, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Oberto Snacks, Inc. participates in the E-Verify program.

Please note, we do not engage with outside recruiters. All recruitment processes are managed internally by our Talent Acquisition team. Thank you.