Rack Unloader/Loader

Horn Lake, MS•Horn Lake, MS

About The Position

Performs loading and unloading functions for bread production. The loader transfers hot bread loaves from conveyors to racks for cooling and moves full racks to their staling location. The unloader transfers cool bread from racks to a conveyor for crumbling and moves empty racks to the cleaning location. The roles rotate with each other and the JBC Bagger throughout the shift to reduce muscle strain. The employee monitors the grinder for clogs and performs required GMP and cleaning tasks during the shift, along with other assigned duties. A high school diploma or GED is required, along with completion of all on-the-job training. The employee must attend HACCP, GMP, and other training sessions and successfully pass HACCP and GMP quizzes; yearly refresher training is required. The role requires the ability to follow instructions, communicate with supervisors and coworkers, perform basic arithmetic and record time-related data, determine when a line shutdown is authorized or when to ask for help, and comfortably operate manufacturing equipment. The work involves standing for long periods; handling bread and carts; and regularly lifting, bending, pushing, and pulling. Employees may handle objects weighing up to 50 pounds and push carts weighing more than 1,200 pounds. The position is performed in a moderately noisy to loud environment with slight exposure to airborne particles, in the presence of large operating machinery including forklifts. Temperatures vary with the season.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Complete all on-the-job training.
Attend HACCP, GMP, and other training sessions and successfully pass HACCP and GMP session quizzes; yearly refresher training is required.
Ability to receive thorough instructions and communicate effectively with supervisors and other employees.
Ability to add and subtract numbers to verify loaves per rack and/or bags per pallet, tell time, and properly record time-related data.
Ability to follow instructions, understand when a line shutdown is authorized, and know when to ask for help.
Ability to comfortably operate manufacturing equipment.
Ability to stand for long periods and regularly lift, bend, push, and pull.
Ability to lift and handle objects weighing up to 50 pounds and push carts in excess of 1,200 pounds.

Responsibilities

Place empty carts in position to load hot loaves of bread.
Lift hot 22-pound loaves from a conveyor and place them on racks, with eight racks per cart and six loaves per rack.
Push or pull full racks to the appropriate staling location and position another empty cart for loading.
Position a full cart to unload cool loaves of bread.
Lift cool 22-pound loaves from racks, break them in two, and place them on a conveyor for crumbling.
Push or pull empty racks to the appropriate cleaning location and position another full cart for unloading.
Rotate with other employees and the JBC Bagger throughout the shift to help avoid muscle strain.
Monitor the grinder machine and immediately clear any clogs.
Perform required GMP and cleaning requirements during the shift.
Perform other duties as assigned.