RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Set up and start filling and packaging equipment, load packaging raw materials and pack off finished product. 

• Follow detailed procedures and complete paperwork accurately to ensure safe, consistent and quality product. 

• Monitor operation of mixing equipment through visual checks of product and sensory evaluation of key component pieces. 

• Able to detect color, taste or smell deviations from normal processing. 

• Assemble component pieces of equipment belonging to systems and their auxiliary components. 

• Obtain and return ingredients using a forklift. 

• Perform Clean-in-Place (CIP) duties. 

• Participate and receive chemical training. 

• Perform checks on critical timing of equipment. 

• Make product change-overs, package size changes, minor and major repairs on all equipment. 

• Be responsible for quality and quantity of production on a daily basis. 

• Document downtime and machine adjustments. 

• Understand and practice loss control of raw and packaging materials. 

• Assist in preventative maintenance duties with the assistance of the maintenance team. 

• Follow detailed procedures and complete paperwork accurately to ensure safe, consistent, and quality product. 

• Work with teams to identify process issues and improvement opportunities. 

• Actively participate in continuous improvement activities. 

• Actively promote safety and identify unsafe actions and conditions through the use of a principle based safety approach. 

• Perform other duties as required. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High school diploma or equivalency is required. 

• Minimum one year of verifiable work history. 

• Must have mechanical aptitude and knowledge of the use of proper tools. 

• Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals 

• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure 

• Must be able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists 

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds regularly 

• Experience following detailed procedures and completing accurate paperwork 

• Flexibility to support / train / work on all shifts 

• Experience adhering to and following company, plant, regulatory, and customer standards 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Fork-lift license 

• Clean-in-Place / Sanitation experience 

• SAP experience