Production Line Associate (Food) - 1st Shift

The Masterson Company, Inc. • Milwaukee, WI

13d

About The Position

The Production Associate (Food Manufacturing) specializes in assisting production operations by undertaking a variety of assignments that include but are not limited to responsible for moving supplies and finished product pallets to and from storage areas. Hours for 1st Shift are from 6:00am to 2:00pm. (Hours for 2nd Shift are from 2:00pm to 10:00pm) (Hours for 3rd Shift are from 10:00pm to 6:00am)

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent diploma (GED, HSED).
• Experience working in a production environment preferred. Food or beverage manufacturing preferred but not required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts to production process including conversion of weight and volume.
• Previous forklift experience preferred.
• Ability to lift 50 approximately pounds continuously.
• Proficient interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written, with the ability to interact with all levels of staff.
• Detailed oriented nature and precision is critical to ensure products adhere to designated quality and standards.
• Able to handle multiple tasks with capability of prioritizing and planning work activities.
• Able to maintain a clean work environment.

Responsibilities

• Moves supplies or finished product pallets to and from storage area (near work center) to production line or elevator and back according to work center requirements using fork lift truck.
• Reads, sets up and maintains equipment to conform to specific product or work center specifications including: conveyors, robot case palletizers, case labeling systems, fork truck & hand truck, case taper, cooling tunnels, case erectors, scales, banders, stretch wrappers, tray erectors, ink jet code daters, marsh code daters, and vacu hoist.
• Reads, performs set up and verifies all product set up instructions identified on Palletizer Information Sheet.
• May do the following job tasks depending on work center & product: places product cases onto pallet conveyor, stretch wraps completed pallets, band totes, and applies labels to cases or totes.
• Uses lock out tag out as required.
• Reports any maintenance issues and writes work orders for repairs.
• Completes necessary paperwork and/or data entry for production and/or inventory records.
• Adheres to all Plant Safety, Food Safety, GMP, including sanitary requirements and Standardized Work procedures.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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