Operations Technician

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Machine/Operations Technician Job opportunity for a Golden Valley, MN location...!!

Position Title: Machine/Operations Technician

Location: Golden Valley, MN

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 2+ months contract

Job Type: Full Time- contract

Salary Range: $20/ph - $21/ph

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Requirements:

• Machine operator
• Meat cutting
• Food safety

Job Description:

* Safely operates equipment, understands food safety requirements, and ability to perform risk assessments

* Basic analytical tests; basic troubleshooting; skill building on basic unit operations

* Agile, ability to flex across teams within a platform as work needs shift

Equipment, sanitation & basic equipment, set up activities

* Basic technical skills: product, process and/or packaging

* Ability to consistently & repeatedly lift, manipulate & transport ingredients or equipment, up to 55 lbs.

* Mixing and grinding equipment

* Setup will entail following COHE procedure and using hand tools and instructions to assemble the equipment

* Analytical tests include operator quality checks, moisture content tests using NIR, temperature readings using a thermometer

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

* High School Degree Required

* 3-5 years of directly relatable experience and / or 2-Year Degree Preferred

* Steel Toe Boots/Shoes required

* Ability to lift, manipulate, transport up to 55 lbs.

* Basic computer/technology skills (Office Suite, other computer programs)

* Strong communication skills with peers and with customers

* Basic understanding of food safety and human safety

* Ability to work in hot/warm/cool conditions within the plant

* Ability to consistently & repeatedly lift, manipulate & transport ingredients or equipment, up to 55 lbs.

SCHEDULE:

This position is scheduled five days per week, 8 hours per day from the hours of 6AM - 2PM. Actual days of the work week, start times and end times may change based on business needs. Two+ month contract.

* With advance notification, the candidate will be required to flex to a different shift or have different hours based on evolving business needs.

* This candidate may be required to work up to 4 hours of overtime before or after their assigned shift and/or occasionally support 8-12 hours on the weekend.

PHYSICAL/OTHER POTENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

* Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment such as safety shoes, face masks, safety glasses, hearing protection, a hard hat, a hair/beard net and gloves when required.

* Ability to lift, manipulate and transport up to 55 lbs.

* Ability to work in hot/warm/cool conditions within the plant

* Must be able to perform physical tasks for extended periods of time including Standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling, and twisting over surfaces.

* Willing to use powered lifts (stackers, pallet jacks)

* Willing to work around industrial high-speed moving machinery

* Willing and able to adhere to all safety standards

* Willing and able to adhere to all Good Manufacturing Practices to ensure Food Safety

* This position involves potential exposure to common allergens including but not limited to milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, and sesame.

* Ability to work around equipment that may have electromagnetic interference

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

Keywords:

Machine operator, production technician, Operation technician, food technician

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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