Production Associate (Operator) - (2nd Shift)

Primary Responsibilities

• Work effectively and efficiently with teammates to package products to the best of their capability.
• Monitor packaging machines during the packaging process to identify and correct malfunctions.
• Adjust machine components, film tension, and pressure according to product size or processing former.
• Stop or reset machines when malfunctions occur; clear machine jams and report malfunctions to a supervisor.
• Regulate machine flow, speed, or temperature.
• Work with a variety of equipment while keeping area clean, organized, and free of clutter.
• Perform metal detector verification to ensure product is free of metal.
• Complete paperwork including downtime logs, machine logs, and batch orders.
• Assist with team directing during changeover and/or cleaning.
• Report safety matters or malfunctions to the line lead person or supervisor.
• Perform all job functions within required General Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Understand and use production standards and specifications; advise when producing inefficiently.
• Keep accurate and legible documentation.
• Work with maintenance to help troubleshoot machine problems.
• Verify that product meets quality standards; count and record finished and rejected packaged items.
• Clean, oil, and make minor adjustments or repairs to machinery and equipment, such as opening valves or setting guides.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent education.
• Associate shall, at all times, demonstrate cooperative behavior with co-workers, supervisors, and managers.
• Basic math, communication, computer, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate in English and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Mechanical skills to troubleshoot and/or make adjustments as necessary to ensure a quality product.
• Ability to stand on a concrete floor for extended periods.
• Bending, stooping, twisting, turning, reaching, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Wearing proper personal protective equipment (hair net, bump cap, ear plugs, safety shoes, and uniform).
• Must work well under pressure and meet multiple and sometimes competing deadlines.
• Work area is to be kept clean at all times.
• Good attendance is a condition of employment.
• Required to work weekends during peak season.
• Required to work mandatory overtime when needed.

Training Requirements

• GMP's Training
• Allergen Training
• All GNC Safety Training
• Required ALL GNC Production as Required
• HACCP Training
• All Food Safety Training
• All GNC HR Policies
• Microsoft AX
• Man lift / Forklift Training