Packaging Relief Operator - 2nd Shift

JOB SUMMARY

It is anticipated that the job holder will spend 100% of the time on the factory floor, in the packaging department, relieving operators for breaks, lunches, training activities, etc. and / or replacing operators during vacations or call-ins.  The job is expected to provide a fully trained and experienced resource that is capable of replacing the assigned operator on the line (short term or long term) in such a way that all key performance factors for throughput, first time quality, safety and schedule attainment are met or exceeded.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understands and responds to equipment deviations, acts quickly to bring equipment back under process controls


• Performs equipment cleaning as required or scheduled


• Notifies supervision of any current or potential mechanical concerns of the equipment


• Assist in training new employees all packaging equipment


• Fill-in for absences as required


• Assist with line changeovers


• Minimize waste of all packaging materials


• Perform any additional job functions as requested by management

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent relevant experience in lieu of degree


• Minimum of 6 months of packaging experience or relevant experience


• Must have working knowledge of all packaging department equipment, operations, and procedures.


• Basic math and writing skills necessary to complete required paperwork

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Employees must complete the packaging department training program.


• Good communication skills – written & verbal


• Detail oriented and accurate


• Ability to multi-task


• Personable, even-tempered, easy to get along with


• Follows direction well


• Work as a team player


• Adhere to Red Gold policies, rules and regulations, including GMP’s, safety, quality and sanitation

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct: None

Indirect: None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to climb up and down stairs repetitively


• Ability to lift up to 45 pounds

JOB COMPENTENCIES

• Ethics/ Integrity/ Trust

• Attitude and Commitment

• Diversity

• Customer Service

• Company Engagement

• Quality

• Cost Consciousness

Other

• Responsible for monitoring, record keeping and taking appropriate actions for specific Food Safety Plan and Food Quality Plan and pre requisite program requirements.


• Responsible to report food safety and quality issues to management.