Food Plant Lead Operator

About Capitol: At Capitol Kitchen, we do more than just provide great food. We cultivate a work environment that listens to our team members, nurtures potential, embraces diversity, and values innovative thinking. As a leader in the Food Manufacturing industry, we know that the key to our success is based on the commitment to excellence displayed by our team members.

The Role: Food Plant Line Lead Operators are responsible for supporting the bakery, fresh, and frozen assembly lines through delivery/preparation of raw materials, operating food plant machinery, and record keeping. There are multiple specializations of Line Lead Operators, from driving a Forklift to deliver materials, performing inventory of materials, prepping materials, or running food plant equipment.

Job Responsibilities (all specializations):

• Follow all Safety and Food Safety/Quality standards.
• Follow all written policies, including recipes and standard operating procedures.
• Follow verbal and written instructions and be able to communicate with team members.
• Adhere to high standards of sanitation, cleanliness, and quality.
• Diligent record keeping and data entry of processes and materials, both on hard copy documents and in the computer systems.
• Use Bartender program and a label printer to make labels.
• Ensure the correct materials are used for specific product ranges and at company standards.
• Report faulty packaging or problems on the machines to management.
• Work efficiently and accurately.
• The ability to implement and recommend solutions as needed.
• Perform other duties and work in other areas as assigned.

Working Conditions: This role requires a significant amount of movement to meet production rates. An individual in this role will be working with various types of food. They will also operate production equipment upon request. The position will require general physical movements such as walking, standing, lifting, bending, twisting, and reaching. Environmental conditions include cold, wet, allergen, noise, and fume / chemical / odor exposure from raw materials and sanitation chemicals.

Schedule: Weekdays Mon- Fri, with occasional weekends.

Qualifications:

• Experience in a Warehouse or Food Manufacturing is preferred.
• Team player to achieve overall goals.
• Proficiency in technology skills with applications, especially in Microsoft Suite.
• Self-starter with a high attention to detail.
• Ability to perform redundant tasks.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be available to work Overtime upon request.
• Knowledge of GMP’s and food manufacturing principles a plus.
• Bilingual (English with Spanish) is beneficial.

Benefits & Perks:

• 15 (120 hours) Days Paid Time Off Annually
• 8 Paid Company Holidays Annually
• 4% Company Match- 401k Retirement Plans
• Medical Benefits Plans & Health/Flex Saving Accounts
• Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance
• Jacksons & Extra Mile store discounts
• (10% off purchases, $.10 cents off fuel- per gallon)
• Annual $5,250 Tuition Reimbursement
• Scholarship and Financial Assistance Programs
• On Demand Pay & Pay-cards
• Up to $500 Employee Referral Bonus
• Quarterly Performance Bonuses
• Annual Merit Pay Increases

Capitol Distributing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.