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Cook Room Operator

Red's All Natural, North Sioux City, SD, United States


Description
Cook Room Operator will be building and trouble‑shooting automated machines, sub‑assemblies and electrical components. As a Cook Room Operator, you must be able to act proactively to ensure seamless team operations and effective collaboration. Cook Room Operator will lead by setting a good example and engage the team to achieve goals. Cook Room Operator will plan, organize and recommend strategies, ensuring that the product is developed successfully, in accordance with all production specifications.

Requirements
Duties and responsibilities

Oversee all cooking room procedures

Performing machine alignments and final set‑ups.

Set up machines (calibration, cleaning etc.) to start a production cycle

Break down, clean and cover all electrical component to prepare for wash down

Control and adjust machine settings (e.g. speed)

Inspect parts and machines with precision and measuring tools

Check output to spot any machine‑related mistakes or flaws; correct as needed

Ensure product is properly mixed and prepared for distribution

Control and operate cook room equipment

Ability to stage cook room production for next step process

Understand and follow all SOP (Site Operating Procedures)

Ability to understand, read and complete all necessary paperwork, including FDA and USDA Documents

In compliance, always, regarding FDA and USDA regulations

Ensure final product is in preparation for departure to next room

Fix issues that might occur during the shift

Core Responsibilities

Create and Inspire Team Atmosphere with an open communication culture

Set clear team goals and follow progress

Monitor team performance and report on metrics

Motivate team members

Discover training needs and provide coaching

Be open to feedback and engage in issue resolution at all levels

Training of employees and check for understanding

Ensuring safety guidelines are followed

Keep records of approved and defective units or final products

Exceptional Organizational Skills and abilities

Qualifications

Good communication and training skills – the specific ability to read and write and understand instructions.

Must be able to read and write proficiently.

Basic computer skills.

Ability to comprehend and follow written instructions accurately.

Capability to complete forms, documentation, and reports clearly and legibly.

Effective verbal communication skills to interact with team members.

Good basic math aptitude and ability to use scales and calculators.

Above average mechanical aptitude

Work requires attention to detail and following detailed instructions accurately.

Must be available to work overtime as required.

Must be able to demonstrate a good work history with at least one year of previous employment in food industry

Must be able to work safely in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Problem solving and troubleshooting

Managing projects and teams

Physical Demands

Duties may repetitive in nature and requires regular lifting of up to 50 pounds, grip and reach, bending and twisting.

Standing on feet for long hours at a time; shifts up to 10 hours.

Work Environment

All required GMP and PPE for plant operational safety is expected to be used.

Position requires ability to communicate and work well with peers.

Regularly exposure to cold, hot and or humid conditions

Climate extremes found in all areas of plant operations

Frequently works near moving and mechanical parts

Possible exposure to fumes and air borne particles

Ability to work in close spaces

Loud noise environment to be expected

Subjected to changing of priorities, time pressures, constraints and high level of related stress

May be required to use hearing, eye and toe protection when working around moving machinery

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