Line Controller- Back up-Weekend Shift

E.A. Sween•Eden Prairie, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Since 1955, we have been on a mission To Passionately Feed Millions Daily with High Quality Food People Enjoy! We are a third-generation family-owned and professionally managed organization with a commitment to strategic growth. We continue to be successful because of talented people, just like you, who choose to join our family and call E.A. Sween home. We pride ourselves on fostering a welcoming, respectful, and rewarding culture where employees are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work each and every day. At E.A. Sween, our team members are seen, heard, and appreciated not just for what they do, but for who they are. We hope you’ll join us! Operations are Friday, Saturday and Sunday 5am-6:30pm as well as some overtime on Fridays, pay for this role is $21.30 with $1.75 shift differential. E.A. Sween is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Veteran/Disability What We’re Seeking A motivated individual who takes initiative to lead the line by ensuring that all employees on the team are working together to accomplish goals. Reasonable for production line efficiencies, minimal waste and always following standard work. Complete work orders according to standards. Monitor machines, labels, film and sandwiches to produce a high-quality product at efficient levels of manufacturing.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age to operate equipment
Requires a High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Requires previous assembly work and knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices
Must have mechanical aptitude working with machinery
Must be meeting or exceeding standards in current production position for a minimum of 3 months (for internal applicants)
Must be able to read and effectively communicate in English
Able to work well with others and have a teamwork mindset; communicate effectively as possible
Able to maintain a good attendance record
Able to keep work area clean, safe and organized
Must be able to be on feet continuously
Must be able to bend, turn, push, pull frequently
Must be able to reach overhead frequently
Must be able to frequently lift 50 lbs
Must be able to keep up with manufacturing speeds
Must be able to work in temperatures 35-45 degrees
Based on production schedule and assigned shift, must be able to stand for 10-12.5 hrs in cool temperatures

Nice To Haves

Previous food related experience

Responsibilities

General Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure food safety and integrity.
Always follow safety protocols and use designated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in required areas.
Follow additional tasks as assigned by Production Supervisor or Lead.
Collaborate, communicate and learn from people with different backgrounds, cultures, abilities.
Quality/Food Safety Execute assigned food safety, quality and continuous improvement activities to support SQF requirements, regulatory requirements and our customers’ requirements.
Assists in opening rejects following written procedure, focusing on GMPs.
Fills line sanitizer hand dip stations prior to start up with fresh sanitizer.
Empties and refills sanitizer at every break and/or when sanitizer becomes cloudy.
Follow good manufacturing rules such as sanitizing hands, not touching the floor, etc.
Cost (Continuous Improvement) Contribute to Lean activities.
Works together with production employees, as well as Supervisor, Lead and Mechanic to assemble the lowest cost, highest quality product possible.
Standard Work Scans all materials to assigned work order.
Safely operate all line equipment according to recipe line speeds and standard work to ensure line efficiencies are met and waste is minimized
Assist in preparing the production line for startups regarding materials and equipment.
Inspect all sandwiches to ensure they are properly prepared for final packaging and labeling.
Quickly identify and properly address any deviations resulting from employees not following standard work on the line.
Adjust speed of equipment when necessary to maintain quality products and efficient production.
Be able to read and verify the work order.
Scans or oversees all materials are added to the work order.
Verify accuracy of material scans to work orders.
Document start and end times of each period and record accurate downtime or meeting minutes on the work order and in Redzone software.
Properly turn off equipment before each break and at the end of the day.
Verify the material you are using is correct by looking at the recipe and properly filling out the recipe verification sheet.
Must meet 100% fill rate standards
Must change top/bottom film, labels, printer, Julian date