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Press Room Operator

Long Prairie, MN 56347

Job Category: Food Production Job ID: 53681581 Pay Rate: $24-28 / hour Jobs Office: St.Cloud

Job Description

Job Title: Press Operator
Location: Long Prairie, MN
Compensation: $24.00 per hour plus, depending on experience -  paid weekly
Shift: 3rd shift - 10:00 pm - 6:30am Sunday - Thursday
Job Type: Temp-to-hire
About the Opportunity
Doherty Staffing Solutions is hiring Press Room Operators for a leading manufacturing company in Long Prairie, MN. If you enjoy hands-on work and want reliable hours with weekly pay, this job could be a great fit! 
What You'll Do as the Press Room Operator:
  • Review press and dryer machines for correct operational settings according to standard operating procedures; monitor and adjust production settings to achieve a scheduled poundage goal for each production run
  • Evaluate and correct machine stoppages without close supervision
  • Continuously monitor and maintain lengths in short goods and patterns in long goods according to specifications
  • Inform the Production Manager of any non-spec pasta that may require regrinding
  • Prepare for shape changes according to the production schedule and ensure the proper blends of raw ingredients are used
  • Assist in, or conduct, ingredient changeovers as directed by the Production Manager
  • Assist in maintaining a detailed log of production events during each shift; maintain and review quality check sheets consistently during each shift
  • Partner with Press Operator Assistant to clean-up machines issues during operation, as requested
  • Report safety and food safety issues to the Production Manager
  • Assist Lab Technicians with pasta samples for moisture testing by removing shorty goods products from machine process points three times per day
  • Conduct inspections, record, and report findings in the semolina tailings and report findings back to Mill via Production Manager
What You Need to Bring to the Press Room Operator Role:
  • Must have at least 1 year of press operator or extruter operator experience in the last year
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution OR 1-year experience in manufacturing in lieu of education 
  • Must be able to work weekends, and overtime as needed 
  • Previous experience operating equipment in a manufacturing setting, working with production line control computers 
  • Ability to balance, bend, crouch, kneel, sit, stand, stoop, and reach above shoulders for 3+ hours per shift
  • 2B Boiler License is prefered but not required
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations
  • Ability to walk for 6+ hours per shift 

Why You'll Like Working with Doherty Staffing Solutions
Enjoy weekly pay, access to health coverage options through Benefits in a Card (including preventative and minimum value plans), and temp-to-hire opportunities for long-term stability where applicable. As a family-owned company with over 45 years in business, we pride ourselves on providing personalized support through a local, dedicated recruiter and maintaining a strong reputation backed by positive online ratings. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming candidates from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to Apply?
Click "Apply Now" to complete our quick, mobile-friendly application. For questions or further information about the Press Room Operator position, please contact our St. Cloud jobs office directly at (320) 253-4473. #WorkNow 
Doherty Staffing Solutions offers our valued contract employees health coverage through Benefits in a Card (preventative benefit and minimum value plans), along with weekly paychecks via a prepaid card from CHANGE. Learn more and find helpful links to additional resources at www.doherty.com/job-seekers/employee-benefits.
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