Finishing Operator 1st shift
- OFI
- Smithville, Georgia
- 11 hours ago
- Full Time
Job Summary
Employment Type
Full Time
Job Description
We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients on a scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we're with, whatever we're doing, we always make it real . Position Summary: Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, the finishing operator will complete the peanut shelling process by placing the finished or sized peanuts into the proper bins, Position Responsibilities:
- Monitor sorting, picking room and pack out bin levels
- Maintain cleanliness of the assigned work area to meet the requirements on the sanitation schedule
- Notify the supervisor of any issues that pose a risk to food safety, such as oil leaks, metal filings, etc.
- Monitor the operation of the Finishing Gravity to ensure proper separation of foreign material and prevent excessive rejects
- Coordinate with the sorting and picking room operators and notify the supervisor when there is a need to stop the finishing peanut flow for full bins, equipment issues, screen cleaning, etc.
- Observe the equipment for mechanical/ electrical issues, build-up on screens, blockages, loose screens or any other conditions that may affect the quality of the product or lead to downtime
- Assist the supervisor in trouble shooting sizing issues and change out screens when needed
- Understand ofi Peanut Shelling safety policies, work safely and report any safety hazards or unsafe conditions to the Plant Manager or Safety Coordinator
- Follow ofi Peanut Shelling Company Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) guidelines
- Follow all ofi Peanut Shelling Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Preventive Control Rules, and Occupational Safety Rules
- Perform other duties as assigned
- High school diploma/ GED preferred
- Previous machine operating experience in a manufacturing facility, or similar relevant experience preferred
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Good communication skills
- Physical dexterity
- Willingness to work in shifts (late or early hours, weekends, and overtime if necessary)
Job Summary
Employment Type
Full Time
Benefit Insights
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vacation Leave
Sick Leave
401(k)
Holiday Pay
Health & Wellness Programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
Medical Flexible Spending Account
Paid Parental Leave
Life Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
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Originally Posted on: 8/23/2025