Production Worker

Stratas Foods•Valdosta, GA

34d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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

Requirements

Education: Minimum of high school diploma or GED required.
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
Ability to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time while performing job duties.
Must be capable of working in confined spaces and from heights, bending, kneeling, able to lift 50 lbs repeatedly and must be able to wear a respirator.
Must be able to analyze information quickly to provide feedback in the manufacturing process and troubleshoot equipment failures

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Supplying packaging materials to the production lines
General housekeeping
Follow all safety and environmental rules and regulations applicable to position
Adhere to and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and HACCP requirements
Forklift operations
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
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