3rd Shift - Ingredient Handler

Red Gold Careers-Direct Hire Opportunities Available•Geneva, IN

About The Position

The Ingredient Handler supplies ingredients to the cook room and mix deck from the liquefier and/or product and paste pumping equipment areas, depending on the product being run. The role includes breaking down and storing empty containers or disposing of them as needed, operating equipment safely and efficiently, and maintaining ingredient specifications according to product requirements. The Ingredient Handler follows manufacturing specifications and batching guidelines, accurately weighs ingredients, monitors paste holding tanks, and keeps usage and receiving records. The role also involves identifying and reporting quality issues or batching irregularities and completing applicable food safety and quality plan responsibilities.

Requirements

Must be able to read and write English as required.
Must complete Red Gold, Inc. forklift school.
Must complete HACCP training provided by the HACCP coordinator.

Responsibilities

Supply ingredients to the cook room and mix deck from the liquefier and/or product and paste pumping equipment areas, as determined by the product being run.
Break down and store empty containers or dispose of them as required.
Operate product and paste pumping equipment, snorkel equipment, the Bredo mixer, and can opener safely and efficiently.
Operate and understand scales to weigh ingredients according to manufacturing standards.
Follow manufacturing specifications and batching guidelines for each product.
Report quality issues or batching irregularities to a supervisor or Quality Assurance.
Maintain accurate usage and receiving records.
Follow paste snorkel procedures and understand the Brix Dilution scale.
Monitor paste holding tanks and fill them with paste as directed.
Monitor, record, and take appropriate actions for assigned Food Safety Plan, Food Quality Plan, and prerequisite program requirements.
Report food safety and quality issues to management.