Production Worker II (Relief Worker)

Tata Consumer Products - USA•Landover, MD

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Worker II (Relief Worker) supports production operations by palletizing product cases according to product type and size, shrink-wrapping pallets, applying correct case dates, and changing codes at prescribed times. The role clears conveyor jams and assists mechanics during case packer breakdowns. It also inspects finished goods for compliance with quality standards, packaging specifications, and product integrity before release. The worker follows company policies, safety practices, PPE requirements, GMPs, SOPs, housekeeping and sanitation protocols, and the Occupational Health & Safety Management System. Responsibilities include maintaining attendance, communicating equipment malfunctions or potential problems promptly, contributing to continuous improvement, and performing other duties equivalent in skill as assigned. The position is performed in a plant environment with variable temperatures and exposure to mechanical equipment and production-related conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to understand and follow written, oral, or diagram-form instructions to ensure accurate and efficient task execution.
Ability to use computer applications.
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role, including pushing, lifting, and pulling flavor barrels.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Follow company rules, policies, regulations, core values, the Code of Conduct, and Employee Handbook.
Maintain an acceptable attendance record and demonstrate teamwork or effective individual contribution.
Follow safety practices and guidelines, including PPE requirements and safety procedures; maintain radio communication when assigned a radio.
Maintain GMPs, housekeeping standards, SOPs, and 5S practices throughout the shift.
Comply with the OH&S Management System by following safety policies and procedures, completing required training, reporting hazards, incidents, and near misses, and supporting ISO 45001 certification and continual improvement.
Communicate with the Production Supervisor regarding possible schedule changes and promptly notify appropriate personnel of malfunctions or potential problems.
Contribute to continuous improvement activities.
Keep the work area clean according to housekeeping schedules and sanitation protocols.
Palletize product cases according to product type and size specifications.
Shrink-wrap pallets as required.
Ensure the correct date is affixed to cases and change codes at prescribed times.
Clear conveyor jams and assist mechanics during case packer breakdowns.
Inspect finished goods for compliance with quality standards, packaging specifications, and product integrity before release.
Perform other duties equivalent in skill to job requirements as required.