General Utility

Position Summary

The position General Utility is the entry-level production role. It is not bound by one specific role within the production area, but rather a description of a number of duties within this job classification. The role is a general labor role.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all production areas in clean and sanitary conditions.
• Communicate any issues that are leading to unsanitary conditions in a timely manner to Supervisor and/or Foreman.
• Remove product and packing materials from the floor.
• Properly dispose of and track inedible product.
• Separate and remove trash and recycling from production areas.
• Stage production area with empty containers for the following shift.
• Auxiliary tasks include assisting with Preparing / Disassembling equipment for the operation, of meat-processing or for sanitation.
• Auxiliary tasks include assisting with the collection, opening, and reuse of rework ensuring proper identification of product and line to eliminate cross-contamination and allergen concerns.
• Auxiliary tasks include assisting in relieving co-workers for breaks, which may mean assisting in another position.
• Auxiliary tasks include Accurately completing any assigned paperwork.
• Auxiliary tasks include Assisting in accurately training new employees prior to leaving at the end of production.
• Auxiliary tasks include Checking in with the area Foreman and or Supervisor for additional shutdown activities that need to be performed.
• Auxiliary tasks include Visual inspection of cases to ensure cases are labeled and have a clear legible code date.
• Auxiliary tasks include Making required adjustments to machinery to facilitate smooth production including but not limited to changing tape, code dates, ink, paper, film, cardboard, or pallets.
• Auxiliary tasks include Operating a manual hand jack as needed.
• Auxiliary tasks include Communicating all equipment malfunctions in a timely manner.
• Auxiliary tasks include Preparing supplies and work station for the next shift.
• Auxiliary tasks include Staging ingredients in 50lb containers to maintain product flow.
• Auxiliary tasks include Comb, hang, transport, and stack product continuously.
• Auxiliary tasks include Inspecting for quality specifications of product on a conveyor belt.
• Auxiliary tasks include Performing job duties accurately and efficiently at expected rates.
• Auxiliary tasks include Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent in training or experience.
• The ability to read, write and speak English.
• The ability to be dependable and detail-oriented.
• The ability to follow directions and work under minimal supervision.
• The ability to communicate effectively and clearly in a timely manner.
• The ability to be willing to work weekends and overtime hours as the company necessitates.
• The ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• The ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment safely.