Production Operator Day Shift at Ingredients Plus

Landisville, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Aug, 26

Salary

23.0

Posted On

04 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Bulk Production, Liquid Production, Material Handling, Sanitation, Forklift Operation, Documentation, Basic Troubleshooting, LOTO Awareness, GMP, Analytical Testing, Safety Compliance, Tractor-Trailer Operation

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

Summary Bulk & Liquid Production Operators are responsible for manufacturing liquid products, loading and unloading bulk and liquid materials into tanker trailers, dry bulk trailers, totes, pails, and drums while operating production and material‑handling equipment, performing sanitation activities, completing required documentation, and complying with all safety, food safety, and quality standards. Schedule: This position is on a rotating 2-week, 2-2-3 schedule. 36 hours one week, 48 hours the next. built in overtime and a three-day weekend every other weekend! The hours for this position are 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. Operator I Essential functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions listed in all tiers. Leveling summary: Entry-level operator who performs routine production, loading/unloading, sanitation, and documentation tasks with some supervision, escalating non-routine issues. * Unload raw materials from railcars or trailers, including climbing to verify seal accuracy * Perform trailer pre-load inspections * Perform liquid and bulk trailer wash/sanitation procedures using hot water systems * Load finished product including dry sugar and sucrose into liquid and dry bulk trailers * Load totes, pails, and drums * Perform sucrose batching and analytical testing of sucrose * Learn emergency procedures, E-stop locations, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) awareness * Ability to understand and follow assigned production schedules. * Operate forklifts and material‑handling equipment once trained and authorized as needed * Perform cleaning and sanitation of production areas and equipment * Perform basic troubleshooting; report equipment or process issues to supervision * Use basic hand tools and equipment safely after training * Complete production filter changes as assigned * Accurately complete required production, quality, and food safety documentation; enter data in company systems (e.g., Beyond Trucks, Sage, Access) * Immediately report equipment damage, safety hazards, spills, incidents, or injuries * Follow all safety rules, food safety programs, GMPs, and sanitation requirements; use required PPE at all times in manufacturing areas. * Maintain a positive, professional, team-oriented approach and work effectively with others to support production needs * Follow assigned work and break schedules * Safely operate and navigate trailers into loading bays using tractor-trailers or terminal tractors * Perform other duties as assigned by management Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities * Ability to follow instructions, safety rules, and standard procedures * Ability to learn bulk and liquid production processes through training * Ability to operate tools, equipment, and vehicles safely * Ability to perform basic math, record data, and complete documentation accurately * Ability to recognize abnormal conditions and report issues promptly * Ability to work independently as skills increase while supporting team operations * Ability to adapt to changing production priorities and operational demands * Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as business needs require Supervisory responsibilities * None Required education and experience * High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience required * Manufacturing, bulk, or liquid processing experience preferred * Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn technical skills Work environment and physical demands * Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with noise, dust, varying temperatures, and moving equipment * Ability to regularly stand, walk, bend, reach, push, pull, grasp, kneel, and climb stairs/ladders * Ability to regularly lift, move, and handle up to 50 lbs. * Ability to wear required PPE for the duration of the work shift Benefits include: * Direct deposit paid weekly. * Quarterly performance bonus opportunities! * Affordable health, vision, and dental insurance plans - Eligible 1st day of the month following 30 days of employment. * Free health savings account with employer match. * Fidelity 401(k) with competitive employer match - fully vested from date of hire. * 3 weeks paid time off plus sick time (pro-rated based on start date). * 9 paid company holidays and 3 paid personal holidays. * Boot allowance twice per year. * Protective equipment and company swag provided. * Free life insurance up to $150,000. * Free employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverages. * Employee Assistance Programs. * And more! Travel required * The home office for this role is indicated at the top of this job description. Travel to other Ingredients Plus locations may be required as business needs arise. Affirmative Action/EEO statement We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Other duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Responsibilities

Responsible for manufacturing liquid products and loading/unloading bulk materials into various containers and trailers. Performs sanitation activities, completes production documentation, and ensures compliance with safety and quality standards.