MATERIAL PROCESSING ASSOCIATE--1st SHIFT

Sauer Brands • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

The Material Processor will be responsible for various duties including but not limited to: dumping product components into feed hoppers, hanging supersacks and use the RF Scanner to make product transfers. Hours of Operation: Monday through Thursday 6:00am to 4:30pm. Overtime when needed: Fridays 6:00am to 4:30pm Key Duties and Responsibilities Inspect and maintain safety (LOTO) and quality (HACCP/GMP) parameters and specifications. Safe execution of equipment startup and shutdown procedures. Execute standard setup and changeover of equipment. Operate equipment within run parameters and process specifications. Monitor and adjust production processes or equipment for quality and productivity. Prepare production documents, such as manufacturing batch records, quality records, inventory reports, or productivity reports. Maintain equipment performance through the understanding of equipment structure and functions and able to discover the cause of equipment abnormalities. Ability to understand the relationship between equipment and quality and can predict quality defects and discover root causes. Material movement (using manual and Powered Industrial Trucks and equipment). Ability to lift to 30 lbs. Intermediate computer skills required Accurate clerical and numerical skills, as well as paperwork accuracy. Ability to operate automated inventory systems. Ability to communicate and work well with all levels of employees Ability to work overtime (including weekends). Ability to operate forklift equipment. Ability to accurately add and subtract. Participate in the Monthly Inventory Count. Must be able to work in cross-functional teams. Must be flexible and adaptable to business needs. Performance Standards (the criteria that will be used to evaluate performance) Document lots accurately Accurate reading of production paperwork/dispatch sheetAbility to accurately locate, transfer, measure, weigh ingredients as well as slot materialsPerform numerical calculations accuratelyProficient understanding of computer system Ability to accurately add and subtract Timely transport of production packaging and materials to production lines What We Are Looking For: Characteristics, skills, experience, education and performance history needed for success in the position: Personal Characteristics Entrepreneurial drive and the desire to “build a business”. Fun, outgoing, energetic, and results oriented personality Overall confidence in one’s ability and comfortable communicating the facts Smart, creative and inquisitive Organized and strong willed in the face of inertia No excuses mindset (works hard/plays hard) Dependable team player with positive attitude Personal values that mesh with SBI values Passion for marketing brands Performance History Documented history of making improvements in assigned work area/responsibilities Stellar references based on contributions and performance Demonstrated proficiency in the following skills: Ability to work and thrive under time constraintsMust be able to perform numerical calculationsProficient in the use of a computer system Possess strong problem-solving skills Essential Physical Demands Must be able to lift receptively for a period Ability to frequently walk throughout the production areaMust be able to lift 30 lbs. unassisted Education & Experience: High School diploma or equivalency1-2 years of experience in a related field Sauer Brands, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, gender, disability, national origin, veteran, other protected status or any other basis.

Requirements

• Intermediate computer skills required
• Accurate clerical and numerical skills, as well as paperwork accuracy.
• Ability to lift to 30 lbs. unassisted
• Ability to frequently walk throughout the production area
• Ability to work and thrive under time constraints
• Must be able to perform numerical calculations
• Proficient in the use of a computer system
• Possess strong problem-solving skills
• High School diploma or equivalency
• 1-2 years of experience in a related field

Responsibilities

• Dumping product components into feed hoppers
• Hanging supersacks
• Using the RF Scanner to make product transfers
• Inspect and maintain safety (LOTO) and quality (HACCP/GMP) parameters and specifications.
• Safe execution of equipment startup and shutdown procedures.
• Execute standard setup and changeover of equipment.
• Operate equipment within run parameters and process specifications.
• Monitor and adjust production processes or equipment for quality and productivity.
• Prepare production documents, such as manufacturing batch records, quality records, inventory reports, or productivity reports.
• Maintain equipment performance through the understanding of equipment structure and functions and able to discover the cause of equipment abnormalities.
• Ability to understand the relationship between equipment and quality and can predict quality defects and discover root causes.
• Material movement (using manual and Powered Industrial Trucks and equipment).
• Ability to lift to 30 lbs.
• Operate automated inventory systems.
• Ability to communicate and work well with all levels of employees
• Ability to work overtime (including weekends).
• Ability to operate forklift equipment.
• Ability to accurately add and subtract.
• Participate in the Monthly Inventory Count.
• Must be able to work in cross-functional teams.
• Must be flexible and adaptable to business needs.

What This Job Offers

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