Process Operator for Food Manufacturer… at Meiji America… · Santa Ana

Meiji America Inc. / D.F. Stauffer’s Biscuit Co. is currently hiring 1st and 3rd shift Processing Operators for Food Manufacturer Industry.

This position is full-time; schedule is 6 days per week; Saturday or Sunday availability required.

About Us:

The Meiji Group was founded in Japan in 1916. For nearly a century, it has provided a broad range of products built upon the accumulated knowledge and skills of its talented workforce. Its products are extensive and include confectionery, dairy, baby food, infant formula, sports nutritional, health and beauty items, as well as pharmaceuticals.

Meiji America Inc., founded in 2011, as the United States division distributes Meiji branded confections as well as Stauffer’s branded cookies and crackers in the US market.

Meiji manufactures and distributes a variety of unique confectionery and snack products including HELLO PANDA™, YAN YAN™ and CHOCOROOMS®. ABOUT THE ROLE The primary function of a Processing Operator is to operate the machine in a safe, efficient manner to ensure all product specifications are met.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Works well with others.
• Maintains a clean, safe work are at all times.
• Comply with all GMP requirements.
• Ensure all paperwork is completed timely and accurately. Communicates changes to the next shift.
• Interacts with Mixer to check consistency of dough before Mixer brings dough to the line.
• Frequently checks specifications of product to ensure good product.
• Ensure only quality product is entering the oven such as raising the cut and stopping transfer belts until problem is resolved.
• Full knowledge of processing equipment and product specifications to make necessary adjustments to keep line running efficiently.
• Monitors equipment for any maintenance-related item that may affect the efficient production of quality products and takes action to resolve problem. Reports any operational issues to supervision.
• Monitors the equipment and the processing procedure for safety and reports any issues to the supervisor.
• Operate assigned line with constant attention to quality of product, scrap reduction and minimal downtime.
• Develop ways to eliminate scrap such as dough falling off conveyors and dough peeling around gauge rolls.
• Required to take apart and clean and/or reassemble equipment for changeovers.
• Able to properly submit work orders as needed.
• Assist or oversee the training of new employees.
• Assist with changeovers, machine setup and cleaning.
• Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations.
• Ability to read and record written specifications of product.
• Perform SPC (computer0 data entry according to established process control procedures and product specifications.
• Ability to work independently.
• Notify supervision of any issues.
• Must adhere/comply with all company policies, procedures and practices.
• All other duties as assigned.​​​​​​

ACCOUNTABILITY A processing operator person will be accountable to the Mixing supervisor for fulfillment of his or her duties. The performance of a Processing operator person will be measured to the degree of his or her production levels and quality of work performed in these assigned areas.

EXPERIENCE Some manufacturing experience in a food plant helpful. Must be trained in Authorized LOTO procedure.

EDUCATION High school or equivalent.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT Please note to meet business demands, employee may be required to work weekends, overtime (which could mean more than 8 hours per day and/or more than 40 hours per week) and on holidays. A good faith effort will be made to provide the employee with as much advance notice as possible. However, due to the rapid changes to the business, advance notice may be limited.

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee must be able to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb and lift up to 50lbs and shared weight up to 100lbs. Occasional exposure to airborne dust, high humidity and extremes of hot and cold are possible. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PAY 1st Shift: $18.40/hour 3rd Shift: $19.90/hour

SHIFT HOURS 1st Shift: 7AM - 3:30PM 3rd Shift: 11PM - 7:30AM

BENEFITS:(Full time employees)

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan - including employer match
• Pay time off
• Life insurance
• Referral program

This position is full-time; schedule is 6 days per week; Saturday or Sunday availability required.