Enter a job title or keyword

Cryovac Operator 1st Shift

OSI Careers


Job Location:

Kokomo, IN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 23 September 2026 (7 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 21 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

This role is responsible for operating various types of machinery as needed and as described by assigned leadership.

Job Responsibilities

Job is an individual contributor.

Job is an individual contributor and has no direct reports.

Set up assigned equipment each day according to the posted production schedule and as required based on the product specifications. Disassemble at the close of each day for sanitation.

Monitor equipment operations: troubleshoot and resolve basic malfunctions notify supervision and the maintenance staff when significant issues occur.

Data recording entry and adjustment as needed

Calibrate systems to time temperature and positions of equipment.

Record and interpret temperatures as related to the process.

Use read and record measuring devices and product parameters.

Monitoring equipment daily and taking corrective measures to resolve issues.

Work with the maintenance staff to establish and implement preventative maintenance programs and best practice equipment operation methods.

Notify management or supervisory staff if unusual or out of spec operations are identified.

Perform general housekeeping duties in the production area: maintenance a safe and clean work area while in compliance with existing policy.

Take ownership and responsibility for the equipment and machinery.

Comply with organization policies including but not limited to safety good manufacturing practices food safety and employment and work rules.

This role has the responsibility to understand and places in practice appropriate safety procedures. This responsibility is achieved through education training use of protective equipment (as applicable) and by following safety policies regulations standards and laws.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience & Skills

0-1 years of experience in related field is preferred.

Excellent proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite Products.

Ability to perform comparative analysis and make recommendations.

Ability to understand and follow verbal instructions.

Ability to read and follow a designated recipe.

Basic understanding of units of measure and their applications.

Ability to read understand and follow written specifications blueprints or schematics in English.

Education

High School Diploma and/or equivalent work experience is required.

Work Environment

Work can be performed within a manufacturing plant environment with noise extreme temperatures and significant movement of powered equipment people and conveyor (may depend on the role).

Work conditions are typical of a food manufacturing facility.

This role does not require any domestic travel

Position may require the physical agility of lifting up to 50 pounds

Position may require frequent and/or infrequent of bending squatting pushing pulling stretching/reaching use hands or fingers talk hear feel objects tools controls and standing/walking on concrete flooring.

Position may require the physical ability to stand/walk for Greater than 4 hours.

Benefits

This role is eligible for overtime pay for hours worked beyond 40 hours in a week and may also be eligible for additional hourly premiums for perfect attendance and/or working evening or night shifts. As part of a complete total rewards package OSI also offers comprehensive paid time off (sick vacation holidays and other programs) 401k with matching company contributions a full suite of benefit offerings (medical dental vision life disability and other voluntary coverages) for you and your family and educational assistance with opportunities for professional development.


Required Experience:

IC


About Company

You might say a steady diet of red meat has made this company big and strong. OSI Industries (doing business as OSI Group) is one of the largest suppliers of meat products to US foodservice operators. Through its operating companies, OSI provides a variety of beef, pork, and poultry p ... View more

View Profile View Profile