Santa Catarina - Production Operator

Working at Arca Continental means joining one of the industry’s most respected leaders, where every employee is valued as a key contributor to our success. We offer a supportive, people-first culture focused on growth, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Our teams benefit from stable career opportunities, competitive compensation, and access to ongoing training that helps you build long-term skills. At Arca Continental, you’ll be part of a company committed to innovation, operational excellence, and strengthening the communities we serve, making it a place where your work truly makes an impact.

Mission :

Support plant operations by performing assigned production tasks while ensuring full compliance with standards for quality, safety, efficiency, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Main Responsibilities :

Product Quality & Packaging

Ensure that products meet all packaging and quality specifications, including weight, expiration date, sealing integrity, air cushioning, and pallet arrangement.

Meet established targets for efficiency, quality, and food safety to achieve production program goals.

Line Operation & Cleaning

Assist line operators, especially during product changes.

Perform cleaning tasks twice per shift—or more frequently if required—including trays, processes, equipment, and floors.

Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe workspace at all times.

Food Safety & Compliance

Ensure adherence to food safety policies and GMP standards.

Immediately report any deviation impacting food safety to a direct manager or appropriate authority.

Production Tasks & Controls

Pack bags from the packaging machine and verify compliance with specifications.

Apply procedures learned during training across all departmental activities.

Report equipment failures promptly.

Continuous Improvement & Training

Participate in required trainings.

Support continuous improvement initiatives, improvement teams, and departmental meetings.

Share and review department indicators and results.

Line Operation

Operate production lines at optimal speeds to meet output and quality standards.

Other Responsibilities

Be available for additional shifts when required.

Use materials and cleaning supplies appropriately and efficiently.

Requirements : Education

Minimum : High school diploma

Preferred : Not specified

Language Skills

Reading, writing, and speaking : Intermediate to advanced

Experience

Minimum 1 year of relevant experience

Competencies & Skills

Teamwork : Basic–Expert

Quality Focus : Intermediate–Expert

Innovation : Basic–Expert

Communication : Basic–Advanced

Active Listening : Basic–Advanced

Leadership : Not required–Basic

Decision-Making : Basic

Planning & Organization : Basic

Customer Orientation (internal / external) : Basic

Initiative : Basic–Advanced

Work Relationships

Internal : Production supervisors, operators, logistics

External : Not specified

Working Conditions

Work environment : Factory / plant floor; some travel may be required

Shifts : Assigned according to production needs

Performance Indicators

Achievement of efficiency, quality, and safety targets

Participation in continuous improvement and cost-saving projects

Attendance and engagement in meetings and communication processes for indicator tracking

Required Knowledge

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

Area-specific policies and procedures

Team participation, continuous improvement methodologies, and result communication

Health, Safety, and Environmental Commitment

Maintain a safe and healthy working environment

Prioritize team well-being and sustainable practices

Promote efficient resource use in alignment with customer and company expectations