PROCESSING SPICE - MATERIAL PROCESSING ASSOCIATE

Sauer Brands, Inc.•Richmond, VA

3d•Onsite

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. This role involves inspecting and maintaining safety (LOTO) and quality (HACCP/GMP) parameters and specifications, executing equipment startup and shutdown procedures, and performing standard setup and changeover of equipment. The associate will operate equipment within run parameters and process specifications, monitor and adjust production processes for quality and productivity, and prepare production documents. Maintaining equipment performance, understanding its structure and functions, and discovering the cause of abnormalities are key. The role also requires material movement using manual and powered equipment, accurate clerical and numerical skills, and the ability to operate an automated inventory system. Communication and teamwork are essential, as is the flexibility to work overtime, including weekends, and operate forklift equipment.

Requirements

Ability to lift to 30 lbs.
Intermediate computer skills required
Accurate clerical and numerical skills, as well as paperwork accuracy
Ability to communicate and work well with all levels of employees
Ability to work overtime (including weekends)
Ability to operate forklift equipment
Must be able to work in cross-functional teams
Must be flexible and adaptable to business needs
Documented history of making improvements in assigned work area/responsibilities
Demonstrated proficiency in the following skills: 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

Nice To Haves

Entrepreneurial drive and the desire to “build a business”
Fun, outgoing, energetic, and results oriented personality
Overall confidence in one’s ability and comfort 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
Stellar references based on contributions and performance

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
Understand the relationship between equipment and quality and can predict quality defects and discover root causes
Perform routine maintenance and equipment repair
Material movement (using manual and Powered Industrial Trucks and equipment)
Operate automated inventory system
Work in cross-functional teams
Document lots accurately
Accurate reading of production paperwork/dispatch sheet
Accurately locate, transfer, measure, weigh ingredients as well as slot materials
Perform numerical calculations accurately
Timely transport of production packaging and materials to production lines