production operator - day shift.

Production Operator will safely control various machines and equipment involved in production. The operator supports upstream processing as well as occasional projects/support to include processes monitoring and sampling, routine sample analysis. The operator ensures that production is running according to a daily and weekly plan. Operators are tasked with setting up, monitoring, and maintaining machines and equipment used in production lines. Opening is for various shifts and production departments.

Schedule: Monday to Thursday 6:00 am to 6:00 pm (Fridays, Weekends, and Overtime as required) based on production needs.

Start pay: $18-$20/per hour depending on experience.

Responsibilities:
- Operates production machinery in accordance with prints and specifications
- Maintains production logs and records
- Assist supervisor to ensure the department complies with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Safe Quality Foods (SQF)
- Works safely and ensures the department complies with all safety rules
- Carry out microbial analysis according to batch records using good sterile technique
- Ongoing utilization and monitoring of equipment and process control systems to ensure parameters are within specified operating ranges
- Complete daily batch records and enter fermentation data into databases
- Complete basic lab procedures ensuring accuracy and validity of results.
- Cleaning and sterilization of equipment, instruments, materials and processing areas
- Executes on various projects developed by R&D
- Performs housekeeping tasks as assigned per GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)

Working hours: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Skills:
- Ability to follow directions and work well in a team
- Ability to interpret and translate documentation
- Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn production equipment
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Require sustained periods of times lifting cases up to 50 pounds at times.
- Operators will be on their feet for extended periods of time in a temperature and humidity-controlled environment that may be dusty.
- Must be able to bend, squat, push and pull material regularly, use limited hand tools, operate clamps, and appropriately use gaskets.

Education:
High School

Experience:
1-4 years

Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- At least one year of related experience required
- Working knowledge, skills, and ability to understand, interpret and assess FDA, HACCP protocols, GMPs and SOPs.
- Relevant knowledge of equipment, process and production capabilities
- Experience using ERP / MES/ MRP / Shop Manufacturing Systems a plus


For immediate consideration, please submit a resume or call/text our office at 352-728-8787.

Spherion Staffing
1710 Citrus Blvd. Suite 1 & 2
Leesburg, FL 34748

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, and an incentive and recognition program (all benefits are based on eligibility).