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SUMMARY :

Primary function is to perform any available utility work consisting of mould feed, supplying trays, foam, or other packing supplies to the line, washing moulds, melting chocolate, supply inclusions at drop areas, all functions at decorator area and housekeeping duties.

When an 5 : 00 start is needed to help feed moulds, this position will be first to cover that need. This position will also perform all Backup Mould Feed and Operator functions when needed.

All duties are at Leader discretion based upon crewing and scheduling requirements.

ADDITIONAL PACKAGING SPECIFIC SUMMARY :

Inspects candy pieces, inserts trays of product into 031 containers. When needed supply inclusions at nut drop area, melt chocolate, wash moulds, and perform housekeeping duties as assigned.

Primary job is packer but required to perform any available utility work at leader discretion based upon crewing and scheduling requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING. OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED.

• Supply Packing Supplies to the Line
• Wash Moulds
• Melt Chocolate
• Supply Inclusions to the Line
• Mould Feed / Swaps when Instructed
• Inspect Moulds for spots, defects and remaining candy and remove defects
• Tend Mini Tempering Unit and Decorator area
• Follow all GMP Guidelines

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Back Up Mould Feed and Operator functions
• Order of Operator Backup will be first Mould Feed, then Machine Operator
• Performing Machine Operator functions will qualify for that rate of pay
• Follow all SOPs
• Train new employees as required
• Shut down Line if serious Safety or Quality problems arise
• Comply with all Safety policies, report Safety violations, and attend Team Safety Meetings when required
• Report problems regarding Food Safety to Lead, Supervisor or Manager
• Maintain Home Department in a clean and orderly manner
• Perform other related duties as requested by Lead
• Required to work until the end of Production shift daily

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY :

None

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIRED ACTIVITIES :

Rarely, once a day or less : Lifting / Carrying 51-100 pounds, Crawling, Work on Computer

Sometimes, 2 hours per day or less : Pushing / Pulling Up to 100 pounds, Sitting, Walking, Climbing-Legs Only (Stairs), Kneeling

Frequently, 2-4 hours per day : Lifting / Carrying 26-50 pounds, Squatting / Crouching, Writing, Reading

Routinely, >

4 hours per day : Lifting / Carrying up to 25 pounds, Reaching Forward (>

22"), Reaching above shoulders, Standing, Bending, Twisting

OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

Vision : Far, near, color, depth perception

Hearing : Twisting of the Head and Neck,

Grasping : Light, R / L, Firm, R / L

Talking

Repetitive use of Hand : R / L

OTHER REQUIREMENTS :

• Perform Under Time Pressure
• Variable Type of Work
• Working More than 5 days / week
• Job Rotation
• Overtime
• Work Shifts >

8 hrs.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS :

Rarely, once per day : Temperature (Cold) Dust, Fumes or Gases (inhalation), Mechanical Work

Sometimes, 2 hours per day or less : Temperatures (hot), Elevated Work Surfaces

Frequently, 2-4 hours per day : working Alone

Routinely, more than 4 hours per day : Moving Machinery, Noise (>

85 dBA)

NON-STANDARD PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT :

Routinely, more than 4 hours per day : Hearing Protectors

REQUIRED COMPONENTS : (UTILITY MOULD FEED ONLY)

Pre-Assignment : Math Test, Physical Ability Test, HAACCP Test

Periodic Annual : Electric Fork Lift License, Audiometric Test

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add and subtract three or more digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight and measurement, volume, and distance.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed written and oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, handle objects or controls. Reach with hands and arms, stoop, crouch, talk and hear.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to focus

LIFTING DEMANDS

HEAVY

Lifting 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and / or carrying objects up to 50 pounds

OTHER

This position requires some mechanical aptitude.

UTILITY MOULD FEED ONLY)This position requires the ability to operate electric pallet jack, and qualify for license.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC ESSENTIAL DUTIES

PACKER / UTILITY

• Inspect bottom of candy pieces, place color coded label to designated candy, then place card or tray on candy mould
• Inspect & straighten candy pieces, making decision based on QA guidelines
• Place paper or foam and stack, counting layers, and place in 031 container (per schedule V), and slide to weigh position
• Add nut or cherry inclusions at creamer area.

UTILITY MOULD FEED

• Start shell room; verify machine set up and chocolate type according to schedule, adjust oscillators to keep shells in "spec" until relieved by relief operator.
• Verify proper amount of moulds are available

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC ADDITIONAL DUTIES

PACKER / UTILITY

• Supply and inspect cards & trays, to prevent powder or chocolate debris
• Form boxes and insert bags
• Inspect candy when staked off : and record, weigh, and bag x-pack
• Perform all related duties on knobel decorator.
• May be required to pull and wrap skids

UTILITY MOULD FEED

• Adjust demoulder as needed.
• Back up Bindler Machine Operator Position (reference Bindler Machine Operator Job Description).

pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List. If you are a recruitment agency and wish to submit candidate to be considered for this vacancy, you must have agreed to, and signed, our terms of business.

We will not accept CVs from any other sources other than those currently on our PSL. We will not pay a fee for any candidate that has not been represented by a provider on our PSL.

Last updated : 2024-04-23