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Position Summary The production worker is responsible for various duties to ensure accurate processing of raw hops. Production worker will be responsible for operating bale feed/crumbler, making cartons, and ensuring foil bags are ready for packaging. Primary Responsibilities 50% 1. Bale Feeder/Crumbler Operation
- Follow blend instructions to set batches/mixers up for production line
- Ensure bale lots are organized and effectively labeled for accuracy
- Identify hop lots and grower number for setting up bale batches/mixes
- Feed bales according to blend instructions
- Run bales in a timely manner to ensure bale per hour requirements are met
- Properly strap and remove used bale bags from crumbler deck
- Use forklift to batch set-up
25% 2. Box Maker
- Ensure cartons are ready for filling station at all times
- Cartons to be properly made with neatness and in a timely manner
20% 3. Packaging Line
- Inspect foil bags for seam integrity
- Place foil bags in cartons and send cartons through automated equipment for sealing, labeling, palletizing and stretch wrapping
- Notify Quality Control Operator of any issues
- Check accuracy of laser daycode per monitor in the plant
- Check foil packs for leakage
5% 4. Other duties as assigned Conditions of Employment
- Must comply with all John I. Haas, Inc. policies and procedures, including successful passing of pre-employment drug test.
- Must comply with our Integrated Management System (IMS) and be trained on procedures applicable to the requirements of the position, including managing significant quality, environmental, and food safety aspects.
- Shift work: May include rotating shifts, weekends, or overnight hours. Must work 40hrs per week, overtime may be required during peak harvest season.
- Ability to lift 50lbs with or without assistance.
- Ability to stand for long period of time, lift, twist, bend, reach, and climb stairs.
- Ability to operate a forklift.
- Mandatory use of PPE: Employees must wear hearing protection devices (e.g., earplugs, earmuffs).
- Hearing tests: Periodic audiometric testing may be required to monitor hearing health.
- Training: Instruction on proper use and care of hearing protection.
- High noise levels: Continuous exposure to machinery or equipment.
- Exposure to hop dust.
Qualifications
Required:
- Knowledge of OSHA general safety standards
- Knowledge and experience working with computers and ability to learn D365 system for internal business operations
Preferred:
- Experience working in hop industry
- Forklift experience
- Knowledge of automated packaging equipment
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Pay Information:
Benefits:
- 401(k) + matching
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Life, long-term care, long-term disability, and AD&D insurance
- Holiday pay
- Vacation: 5 days
- Sick leave
This form indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees with this job title. It is not designed to contain nor should it be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of all employees with this job title.