Salad Dressing Assistant (3rd Shift

GENERAL SUMMARY:

A multi-skilled position responsible for the operation and quality control of all the Salad Dressing packaging equipment and systems required in the process of making Salad Dressing finished goods. This person should be production oriented, educated in food safety defense, have good leadership skills, and willing to work closely with the Salad Dressing Operator. Assist in the operation of all packaging systems including robots, metal detectors, container coders and box coders. Clear jams safely on the above equipment.

SCOPE OF JOB FUNCTION

• Start-up and shutdown of Salad Dressing equipment following Safety, Quality, and Production guidelines.
• Perform quality checks such as: package fill weight, code dates, labels, leak testing, metal detection (CCP #2) etc.
• Work with team members to ensure totes are changed in a timely manner 
• Keep accurate production and quality records
• Monitor the equipment as it runs to keep downtime at a minimum.
• Assist on changeovers as assigned to minimize downtime 
• Maintain housekeeping standards in the Salad Dressing packaging area
• Relieve line workers as requested 
• Assist in the changing of film rolls including proper alignment of film 
• Ensure code date matches job packet instructions  
• Inspect and monitor container weights 
• Perform cleaning and sanitation following all guidelines
• Participate as an active member of the Production Team
• Participate in Quality and Productivity improvement efforts
• Work closely with Material Handler to ensure FIFO is followed 
• Follow all written and verbal Salad Dressing production priorities for the day and week
• Monitor and turn in all production and quality sheets for the shift
• Document duties as scheduled in the computer-based system
• Monitor materials in use to ensure productivity and quality requirements are maintained
• Inform Production Manager of all production, quality, safety, or personnel issues
• Follow all written and verbal production instructions and priorities
• Assist in finding coverage for shift to fill in for absences and vacations
• A good working and communication relationship with co-workers, warehouse personnel, the Production Supervisor and Manager 
• Other duties as assigned. 

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED:

• High School diploma or equivalent work experience
• Effective verbal, listening, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work well with other departments in the company
• Ability to work off shifts, weekends, and holidays if required
• Self- directed
• Good attendance 

DESIRED:

• Knowledge of manufacturing environment and practices.