The role of the Production Worker is to perform necessary functions to efficiently, safely, and correctly prepare and process raw material to prepare it for cooking, cut or package finished product in preparation for shipment to customer.
Follow daily production schedule and achieve specified goals.
Ensure product conforms to specifications.
Prevent and minimize rework and/or inedible waste.
May require working on taping machines, shrink wrap machines, pallet jacks, trash and recycling compactors.
Perform standard operating procedures of production and inspection functions as directed.
Successfully complete all necessary technical training and skills verification as directed.
Successfully complete all necessary soft skills training as directed.
Return from breaks in a timely manner; notify the lead or supervisor before leaving the department.
Accurately complete all necessary paperwork as directed.
Attend all department and company scheduled meetings.
Works scheduled shift as assigned.
Maintain a safe, clean and organized work area.
Suggest improvements to continuously improve the quality and efficiency of all support activities.
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) training, along with company pre-requisite programs, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), USDA Guidelines and Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures (SSOP’s).
Ensure products are correctly labeled and identified for proper disposition.
Keep record of products used to follow FEFO (First Expired – First Out)
Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary.
Count and place packages in appropriate caddies, maintaining accurate records, washing and sanitizing carts, racks, and trucks.
Handling finished product, placing it continuously in trays or assembly lines to be shipped to our customers
Making pallets by stacking boxes onto pallets, preparing the pallet with cardboard wrapping, manually shrink wrapping, and pulling/pushing pallets with manual pallet jack.
Minor Ingredient Handling
Minor ingredient handling and weighing
Temperature controlled ingredient handling (example: Culture)
Ability to follow recipes with 100% accuracy
Follow material return procedures
Recording of material information such as lot numbers, material movements, etc., both paper/electronically
Perform all duties within OSHA and company safety standards; LOTO, wear PPE and maintain safety equipment.
Maintain a safe, clean and organized work area.
Immediately report all incidents and deficiencies to the lead supervisor.
Ensure safety devices are installed and working properly.
Proven thorough understanding of one or two step instructions and deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
Able to perform repetitive functions, attention to detail, must be able to perform duties with minimal supervision.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must work effectively with all levels of management and employees.
Jack Link’s provides a variety of benefits to eligible Team Members, including medical, dental and vision benefits, life and disability insurance, 401k participation, paid holidays, and paid time off.