Utility KS Days

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Support production lines and utility functions across multiple stations.
• Inspect packaged product to ensure correct date codes, product inclusion, seal integrity, and remove non-conforming product according to quality guidelines.
• Perform rework following established procedures, safe handling practices, and ergonomic requirements to prevent contamination.
• Operate and support multiple pieces of equipment, including case makers, labelers, case tapers, checkweighers, and Flexi equipment.
• Load materials, replace tape and labels, monitor HMIs, verify seals and weights, and perform minor troubleshooting.
• Perform material handling tasks such as hand stacking cases according to approved patterns, verifying correct labeling, maintaining stack stability, and properly preparing cases to ensure smooth case flow.
• Document and comply with responsibilities including completing temperature checks, logging data in required systems, completing work orders via electronic, and following all required check-in and check-out procedures.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas, properly manage tools and materials, dispose of condemned product according to procedures, and perform additional related duties as assigned by the shift supervisor.
• Assist in training of new employees on basic dress requirements, safety aspects, job assignment, and sanitation procedures and policies.
• Participate as a member of the Team, participating in ongoing development, communication, and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies; coordinate work to ensure B.E.S.T practices with all team members.
• Attend appropriate team meetings and foster strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues.
• Accept responsibility to quickly identify any areas lacking cohesiveness, bring them to the attention of the team leader, and work with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues.
• Perform other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.

Physical Activities

• Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.
• The ability to lift and carry materials weighing between 10 and 50 pounds from floor level to shoulder or overhead height.
• Occasional climbing stairs or fixed ladders.
• Standing and walking for the duration of the shift.
• Sustained attention to monitor equipment effectively.
• Occasional use of low- and high-pressure washdown hoses and occasional shoveling of product from floor level to shoulder height.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Footwear refer to footwear standard policy.
• Will use hair net, ear plugs, and any other protective equipment as needed or required.