What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Production position at Hickory Foods Inc?
Job Description: Flanders Provision Co – Hastings NE.
Job Title: General Production
Department: Production Department
Reports to: Production Supervisor
FLSA: Hourly
Revised: February 21,2018
SUMMARY:
Assigned under the general supervision of the Production Supervisor to utilize a variety of FPC processes, equipment,
Or tools to meet production standards or specifications. May be titled General Production.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Must follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).
Must be able to firmly grip all tools used with dominant hand, using proper technique to complete the required tasks.
Visually inspect products or completed task.
Must be able to ensure products are within specification.
Required to wear all safety and personal protective equipment (PPE).
May be required to “fill-in” for other positions when there is a need.
Other duties as assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to maintain concentration while performing tasks over period of time.
Ability to coordinate actions in relation to others’ actions.
Documented good safety and attendance record.
Demonstrated commitment to the GMP’s.
Must be able to communicate effectively with supervisors and co-workers.
Regular attendance at work and punctuality are essential job functions.
Ability to deal with stress and get along with co-workers and all other management staff.
Ability to work in a safe manner, wear all personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Will train as necessary allowing ninety (90) days to reach and maintain minimum daily production standards.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to speak effectively and communicate with others. Applies broad knowledge of products when speaking with others.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables and in situations where only limited experience may exist. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, full range of body motion to include lifting, twisting, bending reaching outward, pushing, pulling, bending and stooping.
May be required to lift up to 50 lbs.
Stand on concrete surfaces, and can be exposed to indoor manufacturing environment with exposure to noise from equipment.
Climb stairs
Must have the ability to work in a refrigerated environment of 35 to 45 degrees F.
The job is fast paced and the ability to deal with stress is essential.
Full time regular positions that work with minimal overtime. Travel is not required for this position.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Our company is a privately owned manufacturing company. We offer benefits which reflect our commitment to attracting and retaining great people. This includes excellent pay, competitive health and dental care coverage, and retirement plan.
We value a diverse work environment and encourage qualified individuals to apply, regardless of race, religion, disability, national origin, veteran status, gender and age. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.