Manufacturing Operator IV-1st Shift

Summary

To assist in the preparation of raw materials and WIPs to be used in food products in Amy’s kitchen.

Job Title: MFTG Operator IV - Prep

Department: Manufacturing

Reports To: Kitchen Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Prepared By: Kitchen Manager

Prepared Date: October 24, 2008

Revision Date: November 30, 2021

Salary Level: 2AA

May include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Follow instructions from Shift Lead, Lead Prep, Kitchen Supervisor or Kitchen Manager.
• Understand and follow all SOP’s for Prep equipment.
• Understand and follow all standard batching procedures and techniques. This includes correct weighing and measuring procedures.
• Ensure correct tag labeling and storage procedures are being followed. All food or ingredient containers (buckets, plastic totes, transfer carts, steel totes, gondolas, etc.) must have a label which includes the description of contents and when material goes into production, weight of bucket. All food safety practices must be followed at all times.
• Must have a clear understanding of basic Math and Reading.
• Understand the quality attributes (smell, taste, texture, color, particulate size, etc.) of the food ingredients being prepped. Check for quality of items handled and report possible problems immediately to the Lead Prep, or Shift Lead. Duties include but are not limited to: prepping onions, carrots, spinach, cheeses, canned goods, etc.
• Comply with the rules and regulations set forth in Amy's Kitchen Inc. employee handbook, safety manual and GMP booklet.
• This position is responsible to ensure compliance with Critical Control Points and Preventive Controls in their process, which may include one or more of the following:
  Cook Time and Temperatures, Metal Detection, Canning Process Letter, Cooling Time and Temperatures, Bar Code Reader, Line Clearance, Pre-Operational Cleaning and Sanitation, and Material Usage. Provision for coverage of these responsibilities during an absence includes substitution by another person in the same position or by a trained lead or supervisor.
• Report all mechanical problems to the Prep Lead, Assistant Supervisor, or Kitchen Manager or Maintenance Department immediately.
• Review and ensure the accuracy for all transactions (ie issuing materials, requisitions, and returns to stock.
• Report all transactions in Oracle against Manufacturing Orders for materials required, request and return to stock.
• Complete daily Shift Report on the day’s run.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Prep Lead or Assistant Supervisor or dictated by the production schedule.
• Regular Attendance Required.
• During peak season or based on company needs overtime is required.

• Less than high school education; or up to one-month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Must pass math and Literacy test successfully

• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
• Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions.
• Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

• Ability to read a limited number of two and three syllable words and recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers.
• Ability to print and speak simple sentences.

Certified in batch sheet usage

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must…