Utility Person C Shift 2-2-3 Schedule 6:00PM - 6:30AM

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Bring unassembled cartons from staging area to taping station for your assigned lines.
  • Assemble cartons and tape them per the packing instructions for the item that is running on your assigned lines.
  • Make only enough cartons to be used on your shift per machine plus 20% for the next shift.
  • Place preassembled empty cartons (with unopened liners) on each line where Packer-Trimmer-Inspectors can have easy access to them.
  • Keep cartons neat and orderly.
  • Close up and tape shut (or bundle up) full boxes as soon as possible after a Packer-Trimmer-Inspector has completed packing them.
  • Mark label and carton neatly with correct carton number and any other special coding information.
  • Keep track (on a check-off sheet) of the number of cartons produced per line for the total shift period.
  • Report the total number of cartons per each machine to the Packaging Supervisor at the end of the shift.
  • Place finished cartons on pallet or slip sheet as required by instructions.
  • Apply correct banding or stretch wrap to stacked cartons per shipping specifications.
• Clean all line equipment, unjam grinders and assist in clean up and grinding of excess materials.
• Give breaks to Packer-Trimmer-Inspectors as required.
• Maintain food safety standards and monitor activities.
  • Ensure all work product contact surfaces are restored to sanitary condition after any job completion.
  • Report any product or process failures that could impact food safety of manufactured product to Quality and/or Line/Maintenance Supervision.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 1-2 years of related experience and/or training preferred.
• Experience in plastics or packaging industry a plus.
• Working knowledge of computer operating systems.

Competencies

• Productivity - Effective in producing quality products.
• Teamwork - Capable of being approached and easy to work with. Contributes to the success of the team, communicates clearly individually and in group settings while treating others with respect. Listens to others and works well within diverse groups. Places team needs over individual needs and seeks input from people with different experiences and perspectives and recognizes the differences of opportunities to learn and gain by working together. Values and encourages unique skills and talents.
• Initiative - Ability to assess and initiate things independently with limited supervision required. Has the ability to manage resources to get things done and the ability to perform multiple activities to accomplish goals doing more than required or requested in the job. Plans for upcoming problems or opportunities and takes appropriate action. Is proactive and anticipates events well in advance to ensure successful outcome.
• Problem Solving - Considers multiple sides of an issue and weighs consequences before making a final decision. Makes informed decisions based on available information and recognizes issues, and determines what actioned is needed to advance the decision-making process. Follows-up as necessary and is easily adaptable to not be discouraged by ambiguous situations and is open to new ideas and processes while adjusting to achieve results.
• Job Knowledge - Demonstrates relevant job knowledge and essential skills, such as work practices, policies, procedures, quality assurance, and technical abilities. Demonstrates self-improvement efforts to enhance skills and knowledge with changes impacting the job while adhering to workplace rules as well as to traditional or socially expected methods of doing business following processes and procedures.
• Safety - Demonstrates the ability and willingness to contribute to a safe and environmentally secure work environment for themselves, their coworkers, and our customers by following established safety procedures. Wills to actively report and take action to correct identified safety hazards during the day.
• Quality - Demonstrates the ability to produce high quality, accurate results. Possesses and demonstrates attention to detail and produces work that is accurate and complete. Identifies problems or potential problems that arise in the course of the day and takes the necessary steps to proactively address those issues. Identifies the root causes of issues and responds with corrective action.
• Reliability/Dependability - Responsible and accountable for actions, consistent in meeting deadlines and works well with others to follow through on completing tasks. Completes work in a timely, consistent manner and works hours necessary to complete assigned work. Regularly present and punctual and arrives prepared for work.

Physical Demands

• Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Talk or hear.
• Sit.
• Use hands to reach with hands and arms.
• Stoop, bend, or twist.
• Push, pull, and/or move materials.

Work Environment

• Typical of most manufacturing environments.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high level with ear protection required.