1st Shift Process Control Operator

Fiberstar Inc. is looking for a reliable, detail-oriented Process Control Operator to join our Processing team. This hands-on role is responsible for operating and monitoring processing equipment, maintaining product quality, troubleshooting process issues, and supporting sanitation and food safety requirements. If you enjoy working with equipment, solving problems, and being an important part of a manufacturing team, we encourage you to apply! *What You'll Do* As a Process Control Operator, you will: * Operate, monitor, and adjust processing equipment to maintain product quality and process specifications. * Perform proper equipment start-up and shut-down procedures to support safe and efficient operations. * Monitor equipment performance and identify potential mechanical or process issues before they lead to downtime. * Communicate equipment concerns and product quality issues with mechanics, laboratory personnel, and other team members. * Make process adjustments as needed to keep products within established specifications. * Accurately complete process, quality, sanitation, and cleaning documentation. * Perform equipment cleaning and sanitation procedures using both manual and process control functions. * Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), HACCP requirements, OSHA regulations, and company safety procedures. * Communicate important information regarding equipment, process controls, and quality concerns during shift changes. * Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment. * Learn and perform additional duties related to food safety and plant operations as needed. *What We're Looking For* The ideal candidate is dependable, mechanically inclined, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. *Qualifications include:* * High school diploma or GED preferred. * Previous manufacturing, food production, processing, or equipment operation experience is preferred, but training may be provided. * Basic mechanical aptitude and the ability to identify and communicate equipment concerns. * Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality. * Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and standard operating procedures. * Comfortable completing production, quality, sanitation, and process documentation. * Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and decimals. * Forklift certification is a plus, but not required. * Ability to work independently while also contributing to a team environment. * Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing production needs. *Physical & Work Environment* This is a hands-on position in a manufacturing and processing environment. The successful candidate must be able to: * Frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds * Stand, walk, climb, balance, bend, kneel, crouch, and perform other physical activities throughout the shift. * Work around moving mechanical equipment. * Work in wet, humid, hot, and occasionally dusty environments. * Work safely around cleaning and sanitation chemicals. * Work in an environment where noise levels may be loud. *Why Fiberstar?* At Fiberstar, every team member plays an important role in producing high-quality ingredients used by customers around the world. We are looking for people who take pride in their work, value teamwork, and want to contribute to a culture focused on quality, safety, continuous improvement, and success. *Ready to join our team? Apply today!* Fiberstar Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Pay: From $18.00 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Work Location: In person