Weekend Forming & Freezing Material Handler 12-hr day shift

North Freeze Dry LLC • Little Falls, MN

9h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for working in the forming & spiral freezing process, bringing the product to the auto panning system via forklift and other equipment, as necessary.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Self-motivated with ability to allow constructive feedback to grow in position.
• (6) months working experience in a manufacturing/production facility preferred.
• Ability to follow proper food safety, quality and workspace safety procedures and requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a team environment.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds and stand for an extended period.
• Forklift experience (6+ months preferred), training provided, must be willing to obtain.
• Work well in a team environment.
• Mechanically inclined, drive yourself to continually grow and develop your role.
• Ability to adapt and accommodate change.

Responsibilities

• Produces the required quantity of batched recipes within established specifications and tolerances and according to production plan.
• Maintains logs and records of units produced including a record of errors resulting in rejected/discarded materials.
• Perform pre-operational equipment, preventative maintenance tasks, and process inspections.
• Perform quality and sanitation functions per Quality Program and Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Report maintenance and quality opportunities with shift supervisors and/or managers.
• Interface with plant ERP system to assure inventory control, lot traceability, and tracking.
• Maintains a clean, safe, orderly work area.
• Responsible to prepare combos for food use prior to staging for filling
• Monitor in process materials and foods for quality parameters during filling of the combos.
• Responsible for appropriate inventory control practices using the plant ERP System.
• Load and unload products, and input product accordingly in the plant ERP System.
• Follow protocols and procedures outlines in the operations manuals.
• Operate forklift to receive, store and bring food products in combos to the freeze dry line.
• Responsible for preparing combos for filling from the spiral freezer.
• Responsible for delivering filled combos to the auto panning system.
• Work with auto panning operators as necessary assuring they have the materials necessary to perform their job functions.
• Support other lines, as necessary.
• Finalize any paperwork during shift in an accurate, clear, and concise manner.
• Utilize ERP system for moving in-process materials and products into and out of inventory.
• Follow all quality guidelines, Master Sanitation Schedules, and maintain a food-safe, sanitary environment.
• Inspect forklift per inspection schedule and clean/upkeep equipment/forklifts as needed.
• Execute the North Freeze Dry Vision, Mission, and Values (VMV’s) at all times.
• Promote a positive, proactive environment where input from team members is valued and encouraged.
• Provide back-up support for other roles, as necessary.
• Available for overtime on a scheduled or call-in/call-back basis, as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned by the manager/supervisor.

Benefits

• 401(K) Program available with a company match up to 4% after 1,000 hours worked.
• Earn sick and safe time 1 hour for every 30 hours worked up to 48 hours a year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED