Crain Walnut Shelling, Inc. · 1 day ago
Laser Production Operator
Crain Walnut Shelling, Inc. is seeking a Laser Production Operator to manage production line equipment safely and efficiently. This role involves operating packaging and laser equipment, performing maintenance, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations and company policies.
Responsibilities
Prepare and maintain necessary supplies for line, maintaining quality of production output. Includes preparing for next shift’s production and finalizing any paperwork in an accurate, clear, and concise manner
Operate, monitor and manage all packaging and laser equipment and associated documentation
Conduct full line and equipment start-up, changeovers, and operations
Create, maintain, and update equipment programs and recipes to ensure maximum quality and productivity is achieved
Set-up, verify and maintain equipment for proper coding of the packaging
Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot, and possible repairs on equipment
Report any food safety issue observed to manager/supervisor immediately
Audit and correct GMP, safety and cleanliness issues on the packaging line and area
Responsible for the training and mentorship of new employees
Ensure maximum productivity & efficiency in a safe and compliant manner to achieve packaging performance and quality goals are being met
Build a culture of ownership, accountability, respect, and teamwork
Ensure that all SOPs and GMPs are followed
Responsible for maintaining a clean and neat work and departmental area. (e.g. sweeping the floor, removing debris/trash, end of shift cleaning.)
Maintain a working knowledge of all operating systems and machines
Serve as backup in all packaging functionalities
Qualification
Required
Previous experience operating machinery, preferably in a manufacturing or production environment
Knowledge of tooling and materials handling techniques
Write and speak English clearly and concisely
Must be able to work weekends, holidays and rotating shifts (day/swing) as needed
Possess sound analytical problem-solving and documentation skills
Demonstrate ability to prioritize conflicting demands
Preferred
Bilingual a plus
Forklift experience and certification is a plus
Experience / knowledge with automation is a plus
Benefits
Competitive pay rates
Opportunities for career growth
Company
Crain Walnut Shelling, Inc.
Crain Walnut Shelling, Inc.’s (CWS) primary business is the processing, packing and shipping of English Walnut meats.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
San Francisco Chronicle
2025-03-07
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