Production Technician Upstairs Snacks Processing

Summary

To make/produce high-quality Treats with minimal yield loss, to produce product for the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow all company Safety Rules and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's)
• Produce high quality products in a safe and healthful manner
• Assigned shift attendance is required
• Make dye
• Make Coating
• Adding hand-adds to dry mixes
• Responsible for running and monitoring system on a continuous basis
• Responsible for weekly start-ups, shut-downs and clean-ups
• Responsible for minor maintenance of department equipment
• Sanitation is a constant and critical issue – keep production and preparation areas clean
• Operation of forklift, pallet jack and hand truck
• Must be prepared to do what is manually required to keep system running
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Assist fellow employees as needed

Qualifications

• Must be able to report to work on time and to work the entire scheduled work period or shift. Timely and regular attendance is required
• Must be able to successfully handle and manage stress. Accustomed to and able to work in a high-volume, fast-pace, complex and busy environment
• Proven ability to successfully manage multiple competing priorities
• Strong problem-solving skills coupled with the ability to act. A "can-do" mindset and attitude is a must
• Must be flexible and have the ability to work additional hours when workload, deadlines, production requirements, shift coverage or overtime demand it of the role
• Consummate team player attitude of sharing and helping others. Must be able to interact positively, professionally and in cooperation with others
• Ability to work alone/unsupervised (make decisions, correct problems, complete tasks, etc.)
• Good utilization of time and initiative
• Knowledge and experience in use of tools
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly to changes
• Basic knowledge of diagrams and schematics – know how to follow and read
• Basic computer skills

Education & Experience

High-school degree or equivalent is required.

Language & Reasoning Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, GMP's and general instructions
• Good communication skills are required
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out both oral and written instructions

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and lift
• The employee is required to stand and walk at minimum 70% of the time
• The employee must be able to work 8 hour rotating shifts, with the flexibility to work additional planned or unplanned hours, as business needs
• The employee must lift/push/pull or carry up to fifty (50) pounds and should be able to lift 30-35 pounds on a frequent basis
• The employee must be able to squat or kneel and to bend on a frequent basis
• The employee must be able to work in a cold (40-50 degree) environment
• The employee must be able to tolerate exposure to flour and yeast materials
• The employee must be able to climb steps and vertical ladders 10ft high on a frequent basis
• The employee must be able to work with automatic equipment, pressurized air hoses, high pressure hoses, strahman water hoses (hot-steam injected water) and very hot piping

Work Environment

• Hot in summer, cold in winter
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high