3rd Shift Swing Crew

Michigan Turkey Producers•Wyoming, MI

About The Position

This is a hands-on production operations role. The associate works under the supervision of the Department Manager and the direction of a foreperson, meeting USDA, MIOSHA, HACCP, GMP, and company standards and Core Values. The role supports production operations, may cover for absent associates, assists with line startup and associate placement, trains new associates, and may rotate among roles within the assigned department. The associate must work safely, follow applicable procedures, and perform other tasks assigned by leadership or management. The role requires the ability to perform all jobs within the assigned area, including Evis area tasks, and safely use and sharpen knives and operate a powered industrial truck. The associate must be able to stand, bend, and reach for eight hours or the duration of the shift in wet, cold, or variable-temperature conditions, and lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds. Required personal protective equipment includes applicable protective eyewear, hearing protection, hard hat or bump cap, hair and beard nets as applicable, protective clothing, gloves, aprons, and steel-toed waterproof footwear.

Requirements

Must be able to obtain a powered industrial truck (PIT) driver license and safely operate a powered industrial truck.
Must be able to communicate effectively with multiple levels of management.
Must have basic math skills.
Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
Must follow rules and procedures established by the HACCP and SSOP programs.
Must have attention to detail.
Must be able to understand, write, and read English.
Must be able to work safely at all times and with minimal supervision.
Must have excellent attendance.
Must be able to work in a team environment.
Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment while performing the role.
Must be able to physically perform the role's essential functions, including using fingers, hands, wrists, arms, and shoulders daily and performing all Evis area tasks.
Must be able to use knives with proper knife-safety technique.
Must be able to bend, reach, and stand for eight hours or the duration of the shift in a wet, cold, or variable-temperature environment.
Must be able to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds using proper lifting technique.

Responsibilities

Assist the foreperson by replacing associates who are absent, on leave, or on vacation.
Assist the foreperson with production line startup and associate placement.
Operate and perform assigned roles at speeds necessary to meet production demand.
Ensure associates are informed about and follow USDA, OSHA, MIOSHA, HACCP, and good manufacturing procedures, policies, and rules.
Teach associates the importance of working safely in a team environment.
Train new associates in their job duties and evaluate their development during the three-week training period.
Perform all jobs within the assigned area and rotate to other department roles or positions when instructed by leadership.
Safely use and sharpen knives.
Safely operate a powered industrial truck.
Follow applicable safety, lockout/tagout, HACCP, SSOP, and GMP requirements.
Perform other tasks assigned by leadership or management.