About this role
JOB SUMMARY
It is anticipated that the job holder will spend 100% of the time on the factory floor, in the packaging department, relieving operators for breaks, lunches, training activities, etc. and / or replacing operators during vacations or call-ins. The job is expected to provide a fully trained and experienced resource that is capable of replacing the assigned operator on the line (short term or long term) in such a way that all key performance factors for throughput, first time quality, safety and schedule attainment are met or exceeded.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Understands and responds to equipment deviations, acts quickly to bring equipment back under process controls
• Performs equipment cleaning as required or scheduled
• Notifies supervision of any current or potential mechanical concerns of the equipment
• Assist in training new employees all packaging equipment
• Fill-in for absences as required
• Assist with line changeovers
• Minimize waste of all packaging materials
• Perform any additional job functions as requested by management
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent relevant experience in lieu of degree
• Minimum of 6 months of packaging experience or relevant experience
• Must have working knowledge of all packaging department equipment, operations, and procedures.
• Basic math and writing skills necessary to complete required paperwork
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Employees must complete the packaging department training program.
• Good communication skills – written & verbal
• Detail oriented and accurate
• Ability to multi-task
• Personable, even-tempered, easy to get along with
• Follows direction well
• Work as a team player
• Adhere to Red Gold policies, rules and regulations, including GMP's, safety, quality and sanitation
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct: None
Indirect: None
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
• Ability to climb up and down stairs repetitively
• Ability to lift up to 45 pounds
JOB COMPENTENCIES
• Ethics/ Integrity/ Trust
• Attitude and Commitment
• Diversity
• Customer Service
• Company Engagement
• Quality
• Cost Consciousness
Other
• Responsible for monitoring, record keeping and taking appropriate actions for specific Food Safety Plan and Food Quality Plan and pre requisite program requirements.
• Responsible to report food safety and quality issues to management.