Production Utility

Job Description

Possess the ability to maintain safe and efficient operations of all filler lines, casers, boxers, tray packer, and bundlers and work effectively in each area as business needs dictate.

• Sets up and operates equipment in accordance with Standard Operating Procedure and safe operating guidelines.
• Assures proper raw materials are available to run production in accordance with production schedule.
• Maintains a continuous supply of necessary raw and/or packaging materials to run production and properly utilizes the Warehouse Management System (WMS) to reflect material usage.
• Monitors materials and production to ensure quality and compliance with product specifications.
• Performs all necessary quality checks and testing as determined by the Quality Department or management.
• Monitors job tasks to ensure food safety and quality and promptly reports any concerns or issues to supervisor and/or Quality Assurance Department
• Completes associated production paperwork in a neat, timely, and accurate manner.
• Documents any downtime affiliated with equipment or personnel deficiencies.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
• Completes associated production paperwork in a neat, timely, and accurate manner.
• Writes and speaks clearly and informatively and able to read and interpret written information.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and completes work in timely manner.
• Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events and reacts well under pressure.
• Follows policies and procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.
• Observes safety and security procedures and reports potentially unsafe conditions.
• Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
• Is consistently at work and on time and commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.

No supervisory responsibilities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or six to twelve months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Ability to competently and accurately operate a hand held Warehouse Management System Scanning Device.

Must posses (or attain within seven (7) working days of initial hire or placement in this position) and maintain a current and valid forklift and pallet jack operator's license.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually…