Production Operator (Reno)

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Pacific Cheese has been family owned and operated for over 49 years. We offer a generous and affordable benefits package, including health, dental and vision. We also provide AD&D, LTD, STD, Employee Life Insurance at no cost. In addition to paid vacation, sick, and holiday time, as well as a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match. Interested in anyone with machine operating experience.

We're currently hiring Production Operators for both 1st and 2nd shift.

1st shift starting at 6:00am Monday - Friday (occasional overtime).

2nd shift starting at 2:30pm Monday - Friday (occasional overtime).

Starting Pay $17.75/hour - $18.75/hour after 120 days of Successful Employment Also, 2nd shift employees receive an extra $1/hr for the shift differential.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Responsible for ensuring that the machinery on the production line is operating accurately, efficiently, safely and documenting various tasks. Must be able to troubleshoot problems and expedite corrections to maximize performance on the line.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Communicate with appropriate parties on forecast of production day.

Must be capable of performing all job functions necessary to operate equipment.

Understand specific product specifications and double check that finished product meet production requirements.

Ensure that all safety guidelines are followed when operating equipment

Ensure that all safety switches and E-tops are function properly

Troubleshoot when problems occur with machinery. Notify appropriate parties when unable to ascertain problem.

Notify appropriate parties when there is a safety concern or safety equipment is not operating properly.

Observe equipment when it is operational (do not leave running unattended)

REQUIREMENTS/WORK CONDITIONS: Work is performed in a warehouse/production type atmosphere where the temperature is as low as 32 degrees (typically 45-55 degrees). Noise level in the production environment may require the use of hearing protection. Requires standing for long periods of time frequently twisting, turning, bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling and lifting material up to 50lbs.

Pacific Cheese is a drug free work place, pre-employment includes a drug screen.

Pacific Cheese is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local laws