General Labor

Jack Link's Protein Snacks•Underwood, IA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The role of the Production Worker is to perform necessary functions in order to efficiently, safely, and correctly pack and palletize finished product in preparation for shipment to customer. This involves following daily production schedules, ensuring product conformity, and minimizing rework. The position may require operating taping machines, shrink wrap machines, pallet jacks, and compactors. It also includes performing standard operating procedures for production and inspection, completing technical and soft skills training, and maintaining accurate paperwork. The role requires adherence to safety standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), and other company guidelines. Key tasks include ensuring correct product labeling, counting and placing packages, and preparing pallets for shipment by stacking boxes, wrapping with cardboard, shrink wrapping, and moving pallets with a manual pallet jack.

Requirements

Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Must be able to perform repetitive functions.
Must adhere to all company policies and regulatory guidelines.
Must be able to accept direction from Department Leads and supervisors.
Must be able to communicate with co-workers and supervisor.
Must be able to work in a team oriented environment.
Must be able to perform duties with minimal supervision.
Excellent attendance and dependability.
Attention to detail.
Ability to work well with others.
Great communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of warehouse and assembly line experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Follow daily production schedule and achieve specified goals.
Ensure product conforms to specifications.
Prevent and minimize rework and/or inedible product.
Operate taping machines, shrink wrap machines, pallet jacks, trash and recycling compactors.
Perform standard operating procedures of production and inspection functions as directed.
Successfully complete all necessary technical training and skills verification as directed.
Successfully complete all necessary soft skills training as directed.
Return from breaks in a timely manner; notify lead/foreman/supervisor before leaving the department.
Accurately complete all necessary paperwork as directed.
Attend all department and company scheduled meetings.
Works scheduled shift as assigned.
Maintain a safe, clean and organized work area.
Immediately report all accidents and deficiencies to the lead/foreman/supervisor.
Ensure safety devices are installed and working properly.
Suggest improvements; continuously improve the quality of all support activities.
Perform all required duties within OSHA and company safety standards.
Follows set company and OSHA safety rules, regulations, and guidelines at all times.
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) training, along with company pre-requisite programs, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), and Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures (SSOP’s).
Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary.
Ensure products are correctly labeled and identified for proper disposition.
Count and place packages in appropriate caddies, maintaining accurate records.
Handling finished product, placing it continuously in trays or assembly lines to be shipped to our customers.
Making pallets by stacking boxes onto pallets, preparing the pallet with cardboard wrapping, manually shrink wrapping, and pulling/pushing pallets with manual pallet jack.