Production Technician I

CTI Foods•Owingsville, KY

About The Position

We are a customer focused custom manufacturer of quality food products to exacting standards that delight our customer and their consumers. The people of CTI Foods are our #1 ingredient that drive us to be the best custom food and culinary solutions team that has seven state-of-the-art food processing facilities and over 1,800 employees from Idaho, Iowa, Kentucky, and Texas. We are a company that “Thinks Big and Acts Small.” Employees are treated like family. In order to succeed, it takes every person working together, being nimble, and executing at the highest levels. It is our responsibility to provide you every opportunity and resource to achieve that success. Make an impact from day ONE at CTI Foods! Job Overview Under supervision responsible for the safe production and quality of food through the operation, maintenance and sanitation of food production and packaging equipment. May perform the following tasks including lifting, stacking, dumping, pushing and pulling of boxes. Adhere to all GMP, HACCP, safety, regulatory, and company policies and procedures.

Requirements

Ability to read, write and interpret documents such as box markings, labels, schedules, safety rules, GMP’s and general instructions
Good verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of manufacturing process and equipment
Ability to work in a high paced environment
Reliable attendance is an essential function of the job

Responsibilities

Follow all company Safety Rules and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and adhere to JSA guidelines.
Follow all SOP’s (standard operating procedures) for the operation of the equipment used
Produce high quality products in a safe and healthful manner
Set up machinery ensuring all production materials are available
Operate and monitor equipment and replenish materials as needed
Follow specific machine operating procedures and make adjustments as necessary
Follow daily set up and/or shutdown procedures
Maintain accurate production records
Make adjustments to check weighers, metal detectors and codes as required
Expected to achieve established performance standards.
Maintain appropriate level of raw materials as required, to ensure production lines incur minimal down time
Work in all areas of production and packaging, as assigned, which includes operating, being in close proximity to and crossing over or under machinery.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job and perform as a member of a team
Must be able to work any shift, overtime, weekends and/or holidays
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Complete routine documentation associated with the manufacture of product
Ability to identify visual defects and make correction as needed, and identify and distinguish between colors
Must be able to work in areas of varying temperatures
Relieve other associates as necessary
Maintain good housekeeping
Regular attendance
Promotes, adheres, and is responsible for Food Safety and Quality
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a compliant and ethical manner and in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and local laws as well as company policies and procedures
Any other duties as assigned