Technician II, Production 2nd Shift

Job Overview:

Responsibilities:

• Follow all company Safety Rules and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and adhere to JSA guidelines.
• Follow all SOP’s (standard operating procedures) for the operation of the equipment used
• Produce high quality products in a safe and healthful manner
• Set up machinery ensuring all production materials are available
• Operate and monitor equipment and replenish materials as needed
• Follow specific machine operating procedures and make adjustments as necessary
• Follow daily set up and/or shutdown procedures
• Maintain accurate production records
• Make adjustments to check weighers, metal detectors and codes as required
• Expected to achieve established performance standards.
• Maintain appropriate level of raw materials as required, to ensure production lines incur minimal down time
• Work in all areas of production and packaging, as assigned, which includes operating, being in close proximity to and crossing over or under machinery.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job and perform as a member of a team
• Must be able to work any shift, overtime, weekends and/or holidays
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Complete routine documentation associated with the manufacture of product
• Ability to identify visual defects and make correction as needed, and identify and distinguish between colors
• Must be able to work in areas of varying temperatures
• Relieve other associates as necessary
• Maintain good housekeeping
• Regular attendance
• Promotes, adheres, and is responsible for Food Safety and Quality
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a compliant and ethical manner and in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and local laws as well as company policies and procedures

Any other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Work Requirements:
• Ability to read, write and interpret documents such as box markings, labels, schedules, safety rules, GMP’s and general instructions
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of manufacturing process and equipment
• Ability to work in a high paced environment
• Reliable attendance is an essential function of the job
• Physical Requirements:
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, talk or hear and will be working from heights. The employee is occasionally required to sit and taste/smell; and frequently required to climb and must be able to reach all levels in the bay. The employee will frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and regularly lifts to 50 pounds.
• Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and requires that hearing protection be worn in production areas at all times.