Production Supply

JOB PURPOSE AND SUMMARY

To support and maintain production and distributes production materials to specified lines.  Will be responsible for assisting in the training and break reliefs

Support the review, understanding and compliance of all programs, policies and procedures contained in the Food Safety and Quality Management System.

 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

                              % OF

ITEM                    TIME        JOB FUNCTIONS

  1.

                 65%            Pulling materials or packaging from production staging area and delivering production materials or packaging and staging on lines. The Material Handler works independently with little supervisory direction. Locate materials and supplies by pulling and verifying materials or packaging according job order listed on schedule. Coordinate and plan materials or packaging with operator and warehouse supply for replenishment to line or production staging area location.

2.

30%             Maintain proper supplies by identifying, labeling, and placing materials and packaging in production staging area and documenting materials and packaging delivered and location of units.  Maintain in-process inventory on the production lines by delivering materials on a timely basis. Investigate, identify and correct transactional and/or procedural problems related to inventory accuracy in coordination with operators and/or supervisor. Makes routine and process recommendations to improve inventory accuracy on change over and correctness of transactions between lines. Keep production area clean and uncluttered doing production operation.

5%               Responsible for complying with all safety policy and GMP protocols at all times.  Performs other duties as needed or assigned by supervisor.

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            TOTAL     100%

POSITION DIMENSIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Internal Contacts:

            Production Manager, production supervisor, line operator, QC/QA, R&D, and maintenance.

External Contacts:

            Auditors and customers.

Education Level and Focus:

            Willingness to continue education through approved courses or classes that will enhance personal and professional growth.

Years and Type of Related Experience Required:

Manufacturing experience preferred.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Uphold Kagome's Values:

Employee works well with others as a team and treats others with respect. Conducts self in a professional manner and exhibits the highest level of integrity. Maintains a positive attitude through good working relationships with our customers, visitors, and co-workers that emphasizes our commitment to good customer service.

Employee Retention:

            Build a culture employees and/or co-workers want to be a part of. Be helpful to others and work as a team toward company goals. Participate in an exceptional onboarding experience for new hires and ensure they have the necessary tools to succeed in their roles by welcoming and assisting them.

Interpersonal and Communication:

            Ability to function with minimal supervision, including the capacity to learn, write, implement, and follow GMP and processing safety rules and other directives. Ability to speak and write English.

Technical and Analytical:

            Basic math and writing skills a plus.

Physical Demands:

            Physical and mental demands, including standing for long periods of time, reaching, bending, lift 50 lbs, pushing, pulling.

Work Environment:

            Food plant, cold, hot and humid conditions, wet floors, high noise levels, forklift and pedestrian traffic.  This is a Safety Sensitive Position.

Special Equipment Used:

            Hand trucks, hand tape dispenser and other required hand tools.