2nd Shift Production Associate 2

Description

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

To inspect, package and palletize products to Truvant and customer specifications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be responsible for setup and/or shutdown of all equipment in production room.
• Bring up any sanitation issues to supervisor and QC.
• Hold for verification of USDA, (if applicable).
• Start up and verify correct product and materials are in room.  
• Ensure that areas in room remain clean (Product on floor, machines, and belts).
• Solve machine issues.
• Daily communication to supervisor of any problems that occurred during shift.
• Ensure rework is kept up during shift and that all rework is online at end of day’s production run.  
• Cross-train new Production Associates on machines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE:

• 1 year’s manufacturing experience preferred
• On the job training provided

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge gained through on the job training of company products, policies, and procedures
• Ability to pay close attention to detail
• Ability to communicate with co-workers in a courteous and professional manner
• Ability to effectively function as a team player
• Skill in operating various equipment as need to perform the job
• Ability to keep company and customer information that is discussed or viewed while under employment with Truvant confidential
• Ability to adhere to all regulatory and company policies, procedures, work instructions including but not limited to: Truvant policies, customer specific policies, GMP’s, regulatory (USDA), food safety and food defense
• Physical and Environmental Requirements:
• Must be able to read documents, printouts, computer screens and other communication
• Must be able to reach, touch, grasp
• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time
• Must be able to climb, stoop/kneel, lift, pull and push
• Must be able to conduct yourself in a safe manner to avoid any accidents while on the production floor
• Must be able to work in various environments based on building location and products. 
• Level of Physical Requirements: Sedentary to medium work level; lifting and positioning weight loads up to 35 pounds