PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Sets up the bar-coding system as directed by shop order instructions ensuring that each pallet receives bar-code stickers and proper use of ship by placards
- Understands the proper placement of case code placard on each pallet
- Sets up the wrapper as directed by shop order instructions, including cutting slits in wrap when product is hot
- Understands and responds to equipment deviations, acts quickly to bring equipment back under process control
- Performs quality checks for correct product:
- correct label
- label application
- correct tray
- tray formation
- correct print
- print is legible
- correct film
- film is tight on case with no burn holes
- Notifies supervision of any current or potential mechanical concerns of equipment
- Cases up all dents and unused product in proper cartons, clearly marked as:
- (DENTS, wholes, stewed, diced, etc.)
- (GOOD, wholes, stewed, diced, etc.)
- Performs changeover duties on equipment as required for can size changes
- Performs equipment cleaning as required or scheduled
- Manages the use of stretch wrap film to minimize waste
- Inspects empty pallets to ensure minimum standards are met
- Perform other responsibilities, as required by management
- Adhere to Red Gold policies, rules and regulations, including GMP's, safety, quality and sanitation
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent experience
- Working knowledge of all case palletizer equipment operations
- Ability to read and understand: shop order instructions, case codes and can codes
- Have a working knowledge of bar coding systems and operations
- Ability to use basic math & writing skills necessary to complete required paperwork
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Effective eye/hand coordination is preferred
- Must have good visual acuity for machine/product inspection
- Detail oriented and accurate
- Ability to multi-task
- Good written and verbal communication skills - Must be able to read and write English
- On the job training includes shadowing an experienced operator and packaging department training program
- Follows directions well
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct: None
Indirect: None
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
- Sitting- to complete a task at lower levels
- Standing- to complete most all tasks
- Walking
- Climbing stairs repetitively
- Reaching- to perform activities, to get tools out of toolbox
- Kneeling- to perform work activities at low levels
- Crawling- to perform work activities under equipment
- Squatting
- Bending/stooping- to pick up tools or parts, to perform work tasks at lower levels or inside a machine
- Twisting- to perform work activities
- Pinch- to use tools, to manipulate wires
- Grasping/handling- using tools, manipulating parts
- Frequent lifting of boxes is required (empty and full)
- Lift cases of product on/off line, up to 23-44 pounds
- Lift up to 50 pounds
JOB COMPETENCIES
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.
