At SunButter, we're committed to making delicious tasting sunflower butter made with simple ingredients, free from the top 8 food allergens, and containing more vitamins & minerals than most nut butters! Our team shares core values focused around family, pride, passion, and integrity. We work hard, play harder, embrace authenticity, and always support one another to achieve our goals.
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Pay: $18.50 - $21.50 (+ Pay for Skills)
Available Shifts (Monday- Saturday)
1st Shift: 7:00am - 3:30pm
Location: 4040 7th Ave N, Fargo, ND 58102
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Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Machine Operator to join our team at the SunButter production facility. In this role, you will operate, monitor, and maintain production equipment to ensure efficient processing and packaging of our high-quality sunflower butter products. The ideal candidate is safety-conscious, mechanically inclined, and committed to maintaining quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Machine Operation
- Set up, operate, and monitor production equipment, including mixers, grinders, and packaging machines, according to established procedures.
- Adjust machine settings to ensure product quality and efficiency.
- Quality Control
- Conduct regular quality checks to ensure products meet specifications.
- Report any deviations or defects to the supervisor immediately.
- Maintenance and Troubleshooting
- Perform routine cleaning and maintenance on machines to ensure optimal performance.
- Identify and troubleshoot mechanical issues, escalating complex problems as needed.
- Safety and Compliance
- Follow all safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized work area.
- Adhere to food safety standards and regulatory guidelines, including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
- Production Support
- Monitor inventory levels of raw materials and report shortages.
- Collaborate with team members to meet production schedules and quotas.
- Documentation
- Complete daily production logs and equipment maintenance records accurately.
Qualifications:
- Experience operating and maintaining production equipment, preferably in a food manufacturing environment.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of food safety regulations and standards preferred.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
- Certification in forklift operation.
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles.
Working Conditions:
- Work is performed in a production facility with varying temperatures (cooler or warmer environments depending on the process area).
- Exposure to loud machinery, dust, and food-grade oils may occur.
- Employees must wear appropriate PPE, such as gloves, hairnets, and ear protection.
- Production schedules may require overtime, weekend, or holiday shifts.
Physical Demands:
- Frequently required to stand for extended periods (up to 8-10 hours per shift).
- Regularly lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.
- Perform repetitive tasks, including bending, twisting, and reaching.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet production quotas.
Company Benefits:
At Red River Commodities, we value our employees and are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment. As a member of our team, you will enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, and opportunities for career growth and development. Below are some additional benefits that we offer.
- On-demand pay available through Tapcheck
- Paid time off
- Paid Holidays
- 401k & company match
- Profit Sharing
- Employee Assistance Program
Red River Commodities and its subsidiaries are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all employment practices within our organization. Red River Commodities makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
We are committed to maintaining a legal and compliant workplace. As part of our hiring process, Red River Commodities participates in the E-Verify program.
Compensation details: 18.5-21.5 Yearly Salary
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