Utility Outside Raw 2nd

Overview

Liaison between John Soules Foods and waste management company, Pallet company, cardboard recycling company and inedible disposable company. Responsible for maintaining inedible area and clean stainless steel combo inventory.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and communicate
• Able to participate in a team-oriented environment, willingness to assist and train others
• Demonstrate safe behavior and support department/plant safety goals in a continuous improvement process
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including overtime, weekends before and after schedule as needed
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Must be able to drive a Lull to transport and lift heavy materials

Responsibilities

• Must abide by the safety regulations
• Responsible for keeping the area clean of any debris at all times
• Communicate with outside vendors
• Escalate any issues to Supervisor as needed
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned
• Oversee the day-to-day process of making sure all trash from the plant has been placed in the open top dumpsters
• Contact our customer service representative when/if any scheduled pickups have been missed, and if any extra pickups are needed that aren't on the regular schedule
• Responsible for cleaning and always maintaining this area in a sanitary condition
• Oversee the day-to-day process of making sure all cardboard is removed from the plant has been taken to the baling area (truck shop)
• Train all new baler machine operators on how to use the baler machine safely and efficiently
• Contact our customer service representative when the cardboard trailer is ready to be picked up
• Responsible for cleaning and always maintaining this area in a sanitary condition
• Oversee the process of all inedible products being removed from the plant, and either placed on the trailer or placed in the inedible staging area
• Contact the driver when the trailer(s) are full and ready to be picked up
• Responsible for cleaning and always maintaining this area in a sanitary condition
• When pallets are being removed from the plant they should be separated into two different stacks (good/bad). The lead will be responsible for making sure the pallets are separated, and that the good pallets get rinsed off and placed on a designated trailer to be reused for outbound RTE products
• Using high pressure hose, wash stainless steel vats with soap daily and place them inside plant
• Clean vats as necessary to always provide an inventory of clean vats on the production floor

Work Environment

This position requires working on the production floor in a cold environment with an average temperature of 40°F. The employee will be exposed to moderate noise levels, fast-paced operations, moving machinery, wet and dry areas, and must always wear personal protective equipment (PPE). The role requires interaction with employees, contractors, and supervisors in a dynamic manufacturing setting.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Stand and walk
• Use hands to fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Reach with hands and arms
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus
• Handle chemicals to wash stainless combos

Benefits

• Vacation / Sick days
• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
• Telemedicine
• Free annual health screening
• 401 (k) with company match
• STD and LTD
• Life insurance & other voluntary benefits
• Career Development: We support professional growth through continuous learning and development opportunities