Production Worker II (Salm)

About the Role

Performs activities related to the Case Pack boxing of product, including set-up, troubleshooting, and upkeep of all Case Pack Equipment, and subsequent sanitation activities for the production areas. Complies with all safety, food safety, quality, SQF, GMP, and USDA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Set-up case pack equipment per the job specifications listed in the Operational Parameters, adjusting as necessary.
• Troubleshoot and maintain Case Erectors, Box Tapers, and Label applicators in the Case Pack area.
• Serve as a Point of Contact to communicate mechanical issues to Leadership and Maintenance.
• Train prospective Case Pack II Partners on the set-up, troubleshooting, and upkeep of the Case Pack Equipment.
• Identify product that is not up to standard, and pull from the conveyor for rework or disposal, placing product in the appropriate bins.
• Remove product from packaging for rework or disposal as requested; log and move to tower or the stuffing room within the established time limit.
• Apply sleeves to packages, either in-line during the production run, or off-line, as requested.
• Feed boxes into the box maker to ensure a steady flow of boxes to the packaging area of the line.
• Place packaged product into boxes, ensuring the correct number of packages are placed into each case per the job specifications.
• Pick up packaged product fallen from the conveyor and sanitize as required.
• Remove product from the metal detector and/or X-Ray rejection bins in the case pack area and re-enter it into the system, while documenting and communicating rejects with QA and Leadership.

Requirements

• A minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalency is required.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.

Skills

• Basic mechanical aptitude (reading a ruler and using hand tools such as ratcheting and Allen wrenches).
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work with a high degree of accuracy.
• Good hand-eye coordination.
• Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, job specifications, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to stand for extended periods of time, bend, reach, walk, and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Must regularly lift up to 25 lbs, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, and depth perception.
• Must be able to tolerate working with sanitation chemicals.

Work Environment

• Wide variation of temperatures ranging from 35°F to 100°F in the various work areas.
• Work environment is wet and slippery most times.
• Noise level in the production work environment is usually loud.
• Required to wear frocks, hairnets, slip-resistant footwear, and hearing protection at all times on the production floor.
• Gloves, goggles, face shields, rain suit, and rubber boots will be required at different times in the course of the work being performed.

Benefits

• 401(k) with a company match.
• Health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Optional Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance policies.
• Paid time off (PTO).

Applicants must be eligible to work in the country where this job is located, without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.