Production Worker II

Johnsonville • Town of New Denmark, WI

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs activities related to the Case Pack boxing of product, Set-up, troubleshooting, and upkeep of all Case Pack Equipment, and subsequent sanitation activities for the production areas Complies with all safety, food safety, quality, SQF, GMP and USDA requirements.

Requirements

• A minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalency is normally required.
• Must have basic mechanical aptitude (Reading a Ruler and using hand tools such as Ratcheting and Allen Wrenches) .
• Must have a strong attention to detail and the ability to work with a high degree of accuracy
• Good hand-eye coordination is also required.
• Must possess good verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, job specifications, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• While performing the duties of this job, the partner is frequently required to stand for extended periods of time, bend, reach, walk, and talk or hear.
• The partner is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• The partner must regularly lift up to 25#, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50#.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception.
• Must be able to tolerate working with sanitation chemicals.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set-up case pack Equipment per the job specifications listed in the Operational Parameters, adjusting as necessary.
• Troubleshoot, and upkeep Case Erectors, Box Tapers, and Label applicators in the Case Pack area.
• Serve as a Point of Contact to communicate mechanical issues to Leadership and Maintenance.
• Helping prospective Case Pack II Partners to learn the Set-up, troubleshooting, and upkeep of the Case Pack Equipment.
• Identify product that is not up to standard, and pull from the conveyor for rework or disposal, placing product in the appropriate bins.
• Remove product from packaging for rework or disposal as requested; log and move to tower or the stuffing room within the established time limit.
• Apply sleeves to packages, either in-line during the production run, or off-line, as requested.
• Feed boxes into the box maker to ensure a steady flow of boxes to the packaging area of the line.
• Place packaged product into boxes, ensuring the correct number of packages are placed into each case per the job specifications.
• Pick up packaged product fallen from the conveyor and sanitize as required.
• Remove product from the metal detector and/or X-Ray rejection bins in the case pack area and re-enter it into the system, while documenting and communicating rejects with QA and Leadership.

Benefits

• Full-time Partners at Salm have access to a wide range of benefits designed to support their well-being and future.
• This includes a 401(k) with a company match, health, dental, and vision coverage, as well as an optional Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Salm also provides company-paid short-term disability and life insurance policies.
• Full-time Partners enjoy paid time off (PTO) and the opportunity to grow within a values-driven and team-focused environment.
• Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees