- Operates and observes packaging equipment to ensure food safety, product quality and conformity meeting customer standards and specifications.
- Actively participates in startup, troubleshooting, adjustment, stop/reset and shutdown of line equipment.
- Clears jams and reports malfunctions to Supervisor as necessary.
- Performs changeovers, completes line clears and accurately sets up next item's packaging and coding.
- Applies appropriate labels to secondary packages and completed finished goods pallets.
- Reports out of standard/specification results to the Quality Department and Supervisor.
- Reports unsafe conditions or other compliance issues to the Supervisor.
- Maintains accurate and detailed work log (including work orders) and inventory records.
- Monitors and reviews inventory and production levels to achieve the most efficient operating conditions.
- Maintains assigned work area and production environment in clean orderly condition - completes environmental cleaning requirements as necessary.
- Actively participates in shift exchanges and work team meetings.
- Assist maintenance staff with troubleshooting and repairs.
- Work with respect for the company and the company property (be professional). Understand the Good Manufacturing Practices.
- Load and unload items from machines, pallets and totes.
- Basic understanding of weights and measure.
- Available for overtime including weekends when necessary.
- Continuous standing in one location for long periods.
- Many jobs have fixed workstation locations and are conveyor line paced.
- Walking long distances sometimes on uneven and slippery surfaces.
- Climbing or moving on steps, walkways, and platforms.
- Lifting, Carrying, lowering of heavy and/or awkward objects. Lifting and lowering of objects up to 50lbs. Pushing or pulling of heavy roller carts, bins, or transport containers.
- Wearing, using, and maintaining personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Safe handling of sharp cutting tools.
- Being able to understand and follow oral and written instruction from supervisors and designated staff.
- Additional essential functions may be applicable to specific jobs including but not limited to: packing, stacking, etc.
Qualifications to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must take and pass Henry Broch reading comprehension test.
- High School Diploma or equivalent experience.
- Fluency in English – speak, read, and write.
- Basic math skills.
- Must have an understanding of completing required paperwork.
- Good organizational skills.
- Follow OSHA safety requirements.
- Food background required
BRC Requirements/Responsibilities:
- Maintain food safety and food quality through completing job tasks and maintaining the work area in a sanitary manner.
- Report food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
- Must follow GMP’s and attend all mandatory trainings provided by the company.