Production Worker

Stratas Foods•Valdosta, GA

About The Position

Enjoy a new schedule each week, rotating between first, second, and third shifts to fit your lifestyle and career growth. The PW position is an entry level position in the packaging plant. Responsibilities include supplying packaging materials to the production lines and general housekeeping. Follow all safety and environmental rules and regulations applicable to position. Adhere to and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and HACCP requirements This position rotates weekly between 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift.

Requirements

Education : Minimum of high school diploma or GED required
Relevant Experience : Experience in food preparation or industrial setting preferred
Equipment/Software Skills : Position requires basic computer operation skills, i.e. use of “point and click” programs
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations : Forklift/Industrial Truck certification preferred
Competencies: Must be able to read/write/speak English, must be able to do basic arithmetic. Must be able to write clearly
Must be able to communicate with other employees in a clear and professional manner
This position requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb stairs, bend, kneel, stand for extended periods, work in confined spaces, and work at heights.
Must be able to analyze information quickly to provide feedback in the manufacturing process and troubleshoot equipment failures

Responsibilities

Forklift operations
Supplying packaging materials to the production lines—completion of lot tracking paperwork, inventory tracking/counting, complaint forms for damaged/out of spec materials, inspection of materials
Operation of box erector, bag inserter and placing jugs on the line—includes supplying equipment with materials, troubleshooting and making basic mechanical adjustments to equipment
Operation of cube line fillers, scales and the bag tucker
Maintain and perform housekeeping responsibilities in assigned areas