Associate B-New Iberia

Summit Hill Foods Inc•St. Martinville, LA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Packaging Operators will be open to rotating between all packaging lines and may be called upon to perform duties outside of the packaging Operator responsibilities that proactively support company needs. The following list of responsibilities and duties is not all-inclusive and is intended to provide the general responsibilities, duties and expectations of the job. Based on the variability of the manufacturing processes and needs the responsibilities and duties will vary.

Requirements

Successful completion of skills testing and mechanical aptitude test.
Excellent communication skills
Computer skills
Math skills
Attention to detail
Analyzing skills
Planning skills
Troubleshooting skills

Nice To Haves

Previous machinery and equipment operation is a plus.

Responsibilities

Adheres to all Safety policies and procedures
Maintains a hazard free work area
Uses Personal Protective Equipment as required and/or appropriate
Attends all Safety training and other Safety activities
Notifies teammates when they compromise Safe Operating Procedures
Reports near misses, accidents or suspected injuries in a timely manner
Completes Safety Work Orders when appropriate
Participates in Safety initiatives, committees and teams
Reports unsafe conditions and behaviors
Never takes shortcuts or uses the improper tools/equipment that could compromise the Safety of themselves or others
Adheres to all Food Safety/Quality SOP’s
Accurately completes required Food Safety & Quality records
Communicates any known or suspected Food Safety/ Quality issues to the Q.A. lab and appropriate Process Manager
Attends all Food Safety/Quality training sessions
Knows, understands and operates multiple pieces of the following machinery and equipment within the established Safety, Quality and Production guidelines and/or SOP’s: Fillers, Fitment, Cappers, Coders, Labelers, Neck Band Equipment, Case Packers & Sealers, Tray Formers, Shrink Wrappers, Palletizers, De-Palletizer, Conveyer Systems
Assists with machinery and equipment PM’s, adjustments and changeovers.
May perform simple or routine set-ups.
Refers all complex mechanical issues to the lead operator and maintenance.
Operates forklift to move ingredients and/or finished goods
Maintains a clean and sanitary work area
Maintains clean and sanitary machinery & equipment
Communicates any sanitation issues to the Process Manager
Maintains an inspection ready status at all times
Accurately completes all required Production Records
Knows, understands and accurately enters all information into the data base as required.
Knows, understands and accurately utilizes the production schedule
Communicates with the scheduling department any issues that may arise