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Production Operators operate within Blends, Spray Dry, Super Coat or Rice.\n\nMust be able to work some weekends/overtime\nMust be able to pass criminal background, drug screen and physical\nEnglish Language Proficiency\n\nKey Responsibilities:\nFollow SOPs, GMPs, Food Safety, Human Safety and company policies.\nMaintain a disciplined and methodical approach to each blend being accountable for the results of the produced lot.\nPerform housekeeping in assigned area and in other areas of the plant.\nMaintain a teamwork attitude to assist others, or work in areas that you may not be primarily assigned to.\nDuties and Day-to-Day Responsibilities, but not limited to the following:\nSets up and start mixing tank(s) and blender(s).\nObtains and understands all documentation for making batches. Ensures correct ingredients are used for each batch.\nPouring powders into mixer(s) in predetermined quantities up to and including 55 pounds.\nOperates equipment (mixers, scales, meters, pumps, forklifts, etc.) safely.\nFollows lab instructions regarding batch approval, adjustments, and any additional requirements.\nPerform basic quality control checks including measuring, weighing, sealing, package counts and evaluating product or package appearance.\nCommunicates with material handlers and packers when materials are needed and batches are ready to pack.\nCompletes all paperwork and batch documentation in a timely manner.\nObserves safety requirements set forth by the company.\nOperates a forklift, manual pallet jack or other equipment to move empty pallets, bags and other supplies.\nMay be utilized to package products.\nPerforms other duties as required and directed.\n\nWork Environment:\nThe production environment is exposed to cold and heat. The employee will work inside and outside and may be exposed to several elements (i.e., dust, noise, extreme cold and heat) and a variety of working environments.\nDusty environment requires FIT test for respirator use. Other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required such as bump cap, gloves and safety toe footwear.\nWork conditions also include elevated areas, ascending/descending, and working on ladders, scaffolding, and portable work areas/platforms will also be required.\nMay be required to frequently stand for 85 percent and walk around for 10 percent of shift.\nThe job also requires working in confined spaces to inspect, repair, and troubleshooting inside process equipment and other confined access.\nProduction Worker Requirements and Qualifications\nHigh school diploma or GED required.\n2+ years’ experience working in industrial production is strongly preferred.\nForklift trained preferred.\nMust be available for nights, weekends, occasional overtime and some holidays.\nCapable of reading and comprehending documents, scales and safety manuals in English.\nSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.\nMust have mathematical skills to add, subtract, multiply, and divide. Able to perform these operations using weight and volume measurements.\nMust keep a clean shaven face for proper respirator wear.\nBasic math, reading and writing skills.\nBasic computer skills.\nGood communication skills.\nWillingness to comply with all safety guidelines at all times.\nPhysically capable of manual labor that includes lifting, bending, climbing and reaching.\nAble to lift 55 lbs on a regular basis.\nAble to work 8 hour shifts standing.\nReliable and punctual.\nPositive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team.\n\nWork Environment:\nThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:\nManufacturing environment.\nStanding for long periods of time.\nJob responsibilities can require working variable hours and some weekends\nAbility to perform in a fast paced operation that can run 24/7.\nMay be required to work in other departments.\nPerforms other duties as required and directed.\n\nPay: Depending On Experience\nJob Type: Full-time\nBenefits:\n401(k)\n401(k) matching\nDental insurance\nEmployee assistance program\nHealth insurance\nLife insurance\nPaid time off\nVision insurance\nSchedule:\n8 hour shift\nOvertime\nWeekend availability\nExperience:\nManufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)\nLicense/Certification: Forklift Certified","company":"Wright Group","rawCompany":"wright group","city":"Plain City","state":"OH","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-12T20:24:30.309Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-9023.00","title":"Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders","slug":"mixing-and-blending-machine-setters-operators-and-tenders"},{"code":"51-3092.00","title":"Food Batchmakers","slug":"food-batchmakers"},{"code":"51-9199.00","title":"Production Workers, All Other","slug":"production-workers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"311991","title":"Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing","slug":"perishable-prepared-food-manufacturing"},{"code":"311999","title":"All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-miscellaneous-food-manufacturing"},{"code":"325998","title":"All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-miscellaneous-chemical-product-and-preparation-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Production Operator","description":"Manufacturing Production Operators are responsible for mixing raw materials to create finished products according to batch tickets. Production Operators operate within Blends, Spray Dry, Super Coat or Rice.\n\nMust be able to work some weekends/overtime\nMust be able to pass criminal background, drug screen and physical\nEnglish Language Proficiency\n\nKey Responsibilities:\nFollow SOPs, GMPs, Food Safety, Human Safety and company policies.\nMaintain a disciplined and methodical approach to each blend being accountable for the results of the produced lot.\nPerform housekeeping in assigned area and in other areas of the plant.\nMaintain a teamwork attitude to assist others, or work in areas that you may not be primarily assigned to.\nDuties and Day-to-Day Responsibilities, but not limited to the following:\nSets up and start mixing tank(s) and blender(s).\nObtains and understands all documentation for making batches. Ensures correct ingredients are used for each batch.\nPouring powders into mixer(s) in predetermined quantities up to and including 55 pounds.\nOperates equipment (mixers, scales, meters, pumps, forklifts, etc.) safely.\nFollows lab instructions regarding batch approval, adjustments, and any additional requirements.\nPerform basic quality control checks including measuring, weighing, sealing, package counts and evaluating product or package appearance.\nCommunicates with material handlers and packers when materials are needed and batches are ready to pack.\nCompletes all paperwork and batch documentation in a timely manner.\nObserves safety requirements set forth by the company.\nOperates a forklift, manual pallet jack or other equipment to move empty pallets, bags and other supplies.\nMay be utilized to package products.\nPerforms other duties as required and directed.\n\nWork Environment:\nThe production environment is exposed to cold and heat. The employee will work inside and outside and may be exposed to several elements (i.e., dust, noise, extreme cold and heat) and a variety of working environments.\nDusty environment requires FIT test for respirator use. Other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required such as bump cap, gloves and safety toe footwear.\nWork conditions also include elevated areas, ascending/descending, and working on ladders, scaffolding, and portable work areas/platforms will also be required.\nMay be required to frequently stand for 85 percent and walk around for 10 percent of shift.\nThe job also requires working in confined spaces to inspect, repair, and troubleshooting inside process equipment and other confined access.\nProduction Worker Requirements and Qualifications\nHigh school diploma or GED required.\n2+ years’ experience working in industrial production is strongly preferred.\nForklift trained preferred.\nMust be available for nights, weekends, occasional overtime and some holidays.\nCapable of reading and comprehending documents, scales and safety manuals in English.\nSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.\nMust have mathematical skills to add, subtract, multiply, and divide. Able to perform these operations using weight and volume measurements.\nMust keep a clean shaven face for proper respirator wear.\nBasic math, reading and writing skills.\nBasic computer skills.\nGood communication skills.\nWillingness to comply with all safety guidelines at all times.\nPhysically capable of manual labor that includes lifting, bending, climbing and reaching.\nAble to lift 55 lbs on a regular basis.\nAble to work 8 hour shifts standing.\nReliable and punctual.\nPositive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team.\n\nWork Environment:\nThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:\nManufacturing environment.\nStanding for long periods of time.\nJob responsibilities can require working variable hours and some weekends\nAbility to perform in a fast paced operation that can run 24/7.\nMay be required to work in other departments.\nPerforms other duties as required and directed.\n\nPay: Depending On Experience\nJob Type: Full-time\nBenefits:\n401(k)\n401(k) matching\nDental insurance\nEmployee assistance program\nHealth insurance\nLife insurance\nPaid time off\nVision insurance\nSchedule:\n8 hour shift\nOvertime\nWeekend availability\nExperience:\nManufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)\nLicense/Certification: Forklift Certified","datePosted":"2026-04-12T20:24:30.309Z","dateModified":"2026-04-12T20:24:30.309Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Wright Group","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Plain City","addressRegion":"OH","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"7c0e9f8dd51d47a6033db55b"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/7c0e9f8dd51d47a6033db55b"}}