Production Worker II (Relief Worker)

Tata Consumer Products•Landover, MD

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Worker II (Relief Worker) supports production operations by following company policies, safety procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), housekeeping standards, and sanitation protocols. The role contributes to continuous improvement and works with production and maintenance personnel to maintain safe, efficient operations and product quality. Duties include palletizing product cases according to product specifications, shrink-wrapping pallets, ensuring cases have the correct dates and that codes are changed at prescribed times, clearing conveyor jams, and assisting mechanics during case packer breakdowns. The worker inspects finished goods for quality standards, packaging specifications, and product integrity. The position is performed in a plant environment with varying temperatures, mechanical equipment, and exposure to noise, dust, heat, cold, smoke, and fumes.

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 for accurate and efficient task execution.
Ability to use computer applications.
Ability to navigate a production floor with varying temperatures and dust particulates.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for prolonged periods.
Ability to bend, stoop, climb, and crouch regularly to service, troubleshoot, and clean equipment.
Ability to push, lift, and pull flavor barrels.

Responsibilities

Follow company rules, policies, regulations, core values, and the Code of Conduct and Employee Handbook.
Maintain an acceptable attendance record and contribute effectively as a team member or individual.
Follow established safety practices, PPE requirements, safety procedures, and Occupational Health & Safety policies; participate in required training and report hazards, incidents, and near misses.
Maintain radio communication at all times when assigned a radio.
Follow GMPs and SOPs and maintain housekeeping and sanitation standards throughout the shift, including 5S activities.
Communicate possible schedule changes to the Production Supervisor and promptly notify appropriate personnel of malfunctions or potential problems.
Contribute to continuous improvement activities.
Keep the work area clean according to the housekeeping schedule and sanitation protocols.
Palletize product cases according to product type, size, and specifications.
Shrink-wrap pallets as required.
Ensure cases have the correct date 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 the job requirements as required.