Production Utility

About the role

The objective of the position is to operate all equipment and produce all finished products to comply with all laws, policies and standards governing food safety and quality. Production Associates are obligated to report all food safety and quality issues that may occur.

Responsibilities

• Inspection of product for uniformity and quality prior to packaging
• Sorting trays – by color, other suppliers, broken
• Feeding trays to tray washer
• Operating Pan Stacker/Un-stacker as needed
• Aiding in product changeovers
• Discarding scrap / waste disposal / mopping excess water
• Maintaining an organized, clean and sanitary working area
• Communicating with others
• Visually inspect full trays of wrapped product for quality, correct bun count, and legible code printed on top of each package
• Disposing of scrap buns or dough in compactors and the safe way to operate
• Submitting documentation for safety hazards to a supervisor when identified
• Adhering to OSHA policies and company safety procedures and requirements
• Following all GMPs and allergen procedures
• Monitoring product surfaces and work area for any source of cross contamination

Qualifications

• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
• Capable of exerting up to 40 lbs. of force frequently and pushing 200 lbs. of stacked product across floor
• Must be able to reach above 7'8" to stacked product
• Capable of climbing, standing for long periods, walking, grasping, lifting, stacking, pushing, and pulling
• Basic calculations of counting, addition, multiplication and division
• Understanding and reading work schedules, plant signs/notices, safety regulations postings on bulletin boards or SDS sheets found in the SDS binder
• Work within a noisy environment
• Work within a non-climate-controlled workspace where temperatures may vary
• Dependable and accident-free
• LOTO trained and understands LOTO procedures
• Understanding of HACCP
• Food safety culture leader