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About the Role

As an Operations Specialist, you will operate and clean various high-speed batching, filling, and packaging equipment in a food manufacturing environment. This role supports business operational goals for safety, quality, cost, and service, and requires the ability to lift up to 50lbs. This is a union position requiring membership in the BCTGM Union, Local 53 after a 60-day probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Complete production, quality, and operational records per company and regulatory agency standards.
• Support production activities in keeping with effective operations.
• Support the achievement of company objectives, goals, strategies and measurements.
• Consult with plant personnel relative to modification of machines and equipment to improve production and quality.
• Develop relationships with team members built on mutual trust and respect.
• Support and participate in developing and implementing operating methods and procedures to eliminate problems and improve product quality.
• Ensure plant sanitation and safety levels meet or exceed Beech-Nut and regulatory standards.
• Ensure compliance to all PPE and GMP standards.
• Develop systems to ensure Beech-Nut operating standards are followed.
• Participate in local, state, and federal regulatory agency inspections.
• Use lean tools (5S, VSM, OEE, etc.).
• Support manufacturing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) including safety, quality, cost (waste, efficiency, defects), and service.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
• Flexibility in availability for scheduled shifts is required (e.g., 1st, 2nd, 3rd, weekend work).
• Basic computer skills.
• Experience in manufacturing with responsibility for production processing, packaging, and maintenance preferred.
• Introductory experience using ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) preferred.
• Basic Lean Knowledge a plus.
• Ability to manage a dynamic environment with a high degree of complexity.
• Strong attention to detail and results orientation.
• Good communicator (both written and verbal).
• Excellent collaborative and team player with strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent listening, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven influencing, negotiating, and conflict management skills.
• Proactive approach to issue/opportunity identification and resolution.

Skills

• Lean tools (5S, VSM, OEE, etc.)
• ERP systems (SAP, Oracle)
• Basic Lean Knowledge

Location

• Amsterdam, New York

Work Type

• Full-time
• 2nd Shift

Experience Level

• Manufacturing experience preferred
• Introductory ERP experience preferred
• Basic Lean Knowledge a plus

Education Level

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Associate's degree or beyond highly desired

Salary/Compensations

• $25.01 per hour
• $0.60 shift differential for 2nd shift
• $0.65 shift differential for 3rd shift
• Overtime calculated daily
• Pay is weekly

Benefits

• Comprehensive union-benefit package (mandatory enrollment)
• Medical coverage
• Vision coverage
• Prescription coverage for you and your dependents
• Union pension plan
• Dental coverage
• Access to participate in 401(k) retirement benefits
• Paid holidays
• Paid floating holiday
• New York State paid sick time
• Paid vacation after the first year (starting with one week)
• Tuition assistance
• Access to an online learning system (LMS)
• Access to robust on-the-job (OTJ) training programs
• Opportunities to volunteer and support the local community
• Generous maternity/paternity benefits
• Baby food coupon program until child's 2nd birthday
• Service awards
• Perfect attendance incentive program
• Company-provided uniforms & PPE
• Safety shoe reimbursement
• On-site fitness center
• On-site café
• On-site Company Store
• Private on-site Mother’s Room

About the Company

• Beech-Nut Nutrition Company is a leading provider of nutritious, wholesome baby foods made with real ingredients.
• Our mission is to Delight Consumers by Conserving the Goodness of Nature.
• We value creating wow, empowering everyone to be a hero, nourishing others, and taking responsibility.
• Our LEED® certified production facility operates with a focus on efficiency and effectiveness.

Equal Opportunity

• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.