Operator II

About the role The Operator II supports safe, efficient, and compliant manufacturing operations by performing material handling, production, packaging, and inventory control activities. This role is responsible for maintaining product quality, food safety, and accurate documentation throughout the entire production process, from raw material receiving to processing, packaging, and shipping. Working under the Production Supervisor, the Operator II also contributes to troubleshooting, process improvements, cross-functional support, and overall operational efficiency while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Safety & Compliance Follow GMP, HACCP, OSHA, and company safety standards. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment, including 5S practices. Properly wear and use required PPE at all times. Complete safety inspections, checklists, and required training. Support food safety and compliance requirements. Promote a zero-incident safety culture through safe work practices and personal accountability. Monitor metal detectors and conduct routine inspections of magnets, sieves, and filters. Collect product samples for microbiological, quality, and customer specification testing. Support compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements. Identify and escalate quality concerns to ensure product integrity and traceability Material Handling & Equipment Operation Safely operate material handling equipment, including forklifts, jockey trucks, and rotating clamp forklifts. Receive, transport, stage, and store raw materials, WIP, packaging materials, and finished goods. Maintain inventory accuracy through proper material handling, storage, and traceability practices. Weigh inbound and outbound trucks and accurately record load information. Verify shipping documentation and pickup details before shipment. Execute material movements with a focus on zero errors and compliance with inventory control requirements. Ensure adherence to all material traceability and inventory management standards Production Support Operate and monitor deodorizing, grinding, cake reactor, mixing, and roasting equipment according to production schedules and recipe specifications. Perform product sampling and quality testing (FFA, pH, moisture, fat content, fineness, and color) and make process adjustments as needed. Monitor Critical Control Points (CCPs) and maintain accurate quality, food safety, and production documentation. Operate butter filtration systems and manage cocoa butter tank inventories, including MES transactions. Perform first-level troubleshooting, cleaning, and basic maintenance on production equipment. Coordinate with production and warehouse teams, provide backup support for Operator III, and assist roasting or powder operations as needed Documentation & Recordkeeping Accurately record material transactions, inventory movements, truck…