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What is an operations production operator?

Operations Production Operators are professionals responsible for overseeing and managing the daily activities involved in manufacturing or production processes. They ensure that equipment runs smoothly, monitor product quality, and follow safety standards. Their duties often include setting up machinery, troubleshooting issues, and maintaining production records. These operators play a key role in maximizing efficiency and minimizing downtime in industrial settings.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be an operations production operator?

To thrive as an Operations Production Operator, you need a good understanding of manufacturing processes, safety protocols, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with automated machinery, production scheduling software, and adherence to quality control systems is typically required. Attention to detail, strong teamwork, and effective communication skills help operators excel in fast-paced environments. These skills are crucial for maintaining efficient production, ensuring product quality, and minimizing downtime or safety incidents.

What challenges do operations production operators face and how can they be managed?

Operations Production Operators often encounter challenges such as maintaining consistent product quality, meeting production targets under tight deadlines, and troubleshooting equipment malfunctions. Effective management of these challenges involves strong attention to detail, proactive communication with maintenance and engineering teams, and a commitment to following safety and quality protocols. Adapting quickly to changing priorities and being open to continuous training can also help Operators excel in fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing environments.

What is the difference between Operations Production Operator vs Manufacturing Technician?

AspectOperations Production OperatorManufacturing Technician
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require technical certificationsHigh school diploma; technical certifications or associate degree often preferred
Work EnvironmentFactories, production lines, industrial settingsFactories, laboratories, industrial facilities
Employer & Industry UsageManufacturing plants, industrial companiesManufacturing, industrial, and production companies
Job FocusOperating machinery, monitoring production processes, ensuring safetyMaintaining equipment, troubleshooting, supporting production processes

The Operations Production Operator and Manufacturing Technician roles often overlap in manufacturing environments, but operators primarily focus on running and monitoring equipment, while technicians handle maintenance and troubleshooting. Both roles require similar credentials and work in industrial settings, making them closely related but distinct in their daily responsibilities.

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TM III - Nutrition Production Operator

Leprino Foods Company

Greeley, CO • On-site

$30.23/hr

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 18 days ago

Leprino Foods rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 40 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

56th of 443 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

Leprino's history dates back over 75 years, when Jim Leprino first started making small batches of mozzarella for local markets and eateries in the Little Italy neighborhood of Denver. We've grown a bit since then. Today, Leprino is the largest manufacturer of mozzarella and lactose in the world, and a leading producer of whey protein. Still owned by Jim and the Leprino family, our sights are set to be the "World's Best Dairy Food and Ingredient Company." To help us achieve that daring vision, we're looking for our secret ingredient: You. A motivated individual who is the best at what you do. Three people in a small corner grocery store in the early 1950s have now grown to over 4,300 employees throughout 16 global locations. Will you join us on our journey?
The Greeley Team is seeking a Team Member III - Relief Production Operator for our Protein Department to help us achieve our goals.
We Ask Of You To:
  • Be responsible for the safe operation of its associated equipment and/or processes, the quality of incoming raw materials, the quality of the outgoing products in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and safe work practices.
  • Be responsible for maintaining 5S standards, and participating in and implementing continuous improvement.
  • Communicate effectively in relaying information to team members, team leads, supervisors, and managers as applicable.
  • Have strong time management and organizational skills.
  • Meet food safety and quality requirements by following the Food Safety Plan, Quality Plan and company policies.

We Offer You In Return:
At Leprino, starting compensation for this role is $30.23 per hour.
  • A chance to be part of a global team of individuals passionate about producing and delivering high-quality products that help feed and nourish families around the world. Leprino Foods could not be where it is today without our incredible employees. That is why we share in our success together by rewarding you for your hard work. Hiring great people who are in it for the long run is our goal. Through competitive salaries, tuition assistance, vacation, holiday, dedicated sick time, matching 401(k), annual merit increases and bonuses, as well as our annual Profit-Sharing plan. Your impact will be noticed and rewarded, as you seek to further our company, our customers, and one another.

You Must Have (Minimum Qualifications):
  • Must be 18 years of age
  • Must be able to read, write and speak the English language in order to understand/adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), to communicate effectively with others, to complete required documentation both in written and electronic form, and to troubleshoot systems utilizing the English language.
  • Must have the ability to perform essential job functions
  • Must wear required personal protective equipment
  • Must comply with all applicable safety practices
  • Basic math skills to be able to perform mathematical functions
  • Ability to complete required documentation, both in written and electronic form
  • Ability to enter and pull data from computer systems
  • Ability to access elevated work areas such as climbing ladders/stairs
  • Ability to understand and apply standard operating procedures
  • Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and comply with all applicable safety practices
  • Ability to stand/walk throughout the shift
  • Ability to lift moderate weights repeatedly throughout shift
  • Maintain a clean work area
  • Perform basic and intermediate mathematical calculations
  • Enter data into and pull data from computer systems
  • Must possess considerable problem-solving ability in dealing with equipment or troubleshooting when supervision is not readily available for consultation
  • Must have an understanding of basic chemistry or biology, and basic lab equipment and testing through on the job experience, or through high school or college coursework
  • Experience in instrumentation operation and troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment experience with computers and programs
  • Ability to work Overtime, Nights, Weekends, Holidays, and 12.5-hour shifts
  • Lifting Requirements:
    • 55 lbs Pallet to Head Lift
    • Stair Climbing
    • Ladder Climbing

We Hope You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):
  • Advanced level science knowledge (e.g. chemistry, biology); and lab work experience (e.g. computer-assisted analytical equipment, balances, fat extraction, pH meter, incubators, infrared analyzer (FT2) are preferred. Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred

"The culture of Leprino is built by a family of passionate employees who believe in what they do, who understand the value of teamwork and understand that no one person is greater than the other." - Andy, Greeley, Colorado Plant Manager
Leprino utilizes the services of Psychemedics to perform our Hair Follicle Drug Testing. Additional information about this process can be obtained at www.psychemedics.com
Leprino uses Psychemedics for a 90-day hair follicle drug test as part of the employee pre-employment process and also participates in E-Verify. All employees in our manufacturing facilities are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as mandated by their role and location. Leprino supports a drug-free workplace and is an EEO / Affirmative Action Employer M / F / Disability / Veteran.

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