Line Associate 1st Shift C&C
About The Position
The Line Associate assembles components for packaging meals or accessory products for production and reports to the corresponding team leader. The role includes inspecting products and components, assembling menu items and accessory packs to specifications, preparing menu bags for sealing and boxing, operating a sealing machine, and packaging sealed products in the proper containers for final assembly. The position reports to the Production Supervisor and has no direct reports. The position is located in East Bernstadt, Kentucky and is classified as non-exempt/hourly. A high school diploma or GED is preferred. Employees must complete the job-specific training listed in the Training Register. The role requires the ability to read and speak simple language, perform basic arithmetic, and follow simple one- or two-step instructions in standardized situations. Physical demands include repetitive lifting of 2.5 to 7 pounds, occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds, and regularly standing, handling objects, reaching, climbing or balancing, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. The work environment includes moving mechanical parts, loud noise, frequent exposure to extreme cold, heat, and vibration, and occasional exposure to other conditions such as fumes, airborne particles, wet or humid conditions, and potential exposure to sulphuric acid or carbon monoxide.
Requirements
- Complete the job-specific training listed in the Training Register.
- Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and recognize similarities and differences between words and number series.
- Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
- Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and multiply and divide with tens and hundreds, including using American money and weight, volume, and distance measurements.
- Ability to apply commonsense understanding to simple one- or two-step instructions and standardized situations with few or no variables.
- Ability to repeatedly lift 2.5 to 7 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to regularly stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Ability to talk or hear and taste or smell; frequent walking; and ability to adjust focus.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
Responsibilities
- Verify product names, codes, and dates and ensure products are placed on the current menu.
- Assist with on-line visual inspections to prevent defects; inspect for leaks and broken packages.
- Ensure all accessory-pack components are accounted for before assembly.
- Maintain line speeds while repeatedly gripping, grabbing, and placing items into bags and boxes.
- Stack items and insert them into menu bags in the correct order.
- Assemble menu items, accessories, and components according to menu specifications.
- Prepare menu bags for sealing and boxing.
- Inspect menu bags for correct placement of products and components and verify the correct bag, codes, and dates.
- Place bags through the sealing machine and inspect seals for defects.
- Place assembled and sealed menu bags in the proper containers and inspect bags and products for breaks, leaks, or other defects.
- Insert the correct menu bags into containers and move containers to final assembly.
- Assist QA, MPC, and Final Assembly by delivering items for inspection.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
