Production Operator Assistant

Job Functions

• Observes company safety rules and complies with safety practices.
• Must have successfully completed Department Assistant I Checklist.
• Absorbs documentation of quality checks required by work center.
• Aids in the safe and efficient operation of printers, metalizers, laminators, cutters, gluers, and all support equipment.
• Aids in identifying and resolving process and machine problems.
• Participates in make-ready preparation for assigned equipment.
• Prepares necessary reports as required to accomplish production goals.
• Performs general housekeeping functions in assigned area.
• Responsible for compliance with all facility food safety, food defense, and quality policies and procedures including product safety (GMPs)/Sanitation policies and procedures.
• Works to promote the orderliness and cleanliness of their work area in support of SQF/5S and other company standards.
• Supports GPI’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values (Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Relationships, and Teamwork).
• Supports and is involved in GPI efforts for LEAN, 5’s, Six Sigma and other Continuous Improvement programs and processes.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Strives to clearly understand customer requirements and delivers results to meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Ability and responsibility to stop any process that is not meeting food safety requirements.
• Ability and responsibility to stop any process that is not meeting customer quality requirements.

Job Specifications

• High School Diploma/Equivalent required.
• At least 6 months of experience with the same or similar equipment is preferred.

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Frequent/strenuous physical effort (lifting, moving heavy objects, etc.) required.
• Frequently exposed to conditions involving noise, fumes, and hazardous chemicals.

Safe Quality Food Responsibilities

• Follow all Plant rules, Processes, Hygiene, and Allergens procedures, related to production of Safe Quality Foods.
• Report to person of authority to record any potentially unsafe conditions which may result in unsafe foods or noncompliance to SQF related procedures.
• Participate in SQF Root Cause and Corrective Actions (from customer complaints, SQF audits, validation, and verification activities) as required.
• Follow all procedures related to producing Safe Quality Foods (SQF).
• Report any potentially unsafe SQF conditions or customer complaints to a person of authority to record and/or correct the situation.