MATERIAL PROCESSING ASSOCIATE--1ST SHIFT

Sauer Brands, Inc.•Richmond, VA

About The Position

We are hiring Rockstars to join our Sauer Brands team! Job Summary: 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

Requirements

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
Documented history of making improvements in assigned work area/responsibilities
Stellar references based on contributions and performance
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
Must be able to lift receptively for a period
Ability to frequently walk throughout the production area
Must be able to lift 30 lbs. unassisted
High School diploma or equivalency
1-2 years of experience in a related field

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.
Document lots accurately
Accurate reading of production paperwork/dispatch sheet
Ability to accurately locate, transfer, measure, weigh ingredients as well as slot materials
Perform numerical calculations accurately
Proficient understanding of computer system
Ability to accurately add and subtract
Timely transport of production packaging and materials to production lines