Specialty Foods Production Worker

Safety Fresh Foods LLC•Glendale, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Specialty Foods Production Worker supports day-to-day food manufacturing operations, including the production, filling, packaging, handling and preparation of baby food and pesto products. This position performs a variety of production and sanitation duties while following established food safety, quality, allergen and workplace safety procedures. Employees may be assigned to different production areas and responsibilities based on daily production needs.

Requirements

Basic reading and math skills
Ability to work a variable schedule and maintain acceptable attendance and punctuality

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working in a production /manufacturing environment a plus

Responsibilities

Assist with the production of baby food, pesto and other food products as assigned
Stage and prepare raw ingredients and packaging materials for production
Verify ingredients and materials are properly identified before use
Assist with weighing, measuring and adding ingredients according to approved recipes, batch sheets or production instructions
Assist with loading ingredients into mixers, tanks or other processing equipment
Support mixing, blending, transferring, heating, cooling, filling and packaging operations as assigned
Operate or assist with production equipment after receiving appropriate training
Assist with filling and sealing cups, containers, bags or other product packaging
Monitor product fill weights and make or report adjustments as directed
Inspect containers, seals, labels, date codes and finished products for obvious defects
Remove defective or nonconforming products from the production line and notify the appropriate supervisor or quality employee
Box, case-pack, palletize, wrap and prepare finished products for further processing, HPP, storage or shipment
Apply labels and product identification as required
Assist with loading and unloading HPP equipment when assigned
Operate pallet jacks and other approved material-handling equipment after proper training
Move ingredients, packaging materials, work-in-process and finished products throughout the facility
Complete or assist with production records, counts and other required documentation
Follow established procedures for ingredient and finished-product lot traceability
Follow all allergen control procedures, including requirements associated with products containing milk, tree nuts or other identified allergens
Follow GMP’s, HACCP/ Food Safety Plan requirements, SOP’s, SSOP’s and company food safety policies
Follow proper handwashing, personal hygiene, protective clothing and production area practices.
Perform required cleaning and sanitation of equipment, utensils, production areas, floors and food contact surfaces
Assist with changeover cleaning and allergen cleaning between products when required
Handle cleaning and sanitation chemicals only in accordance with training and established procedures
Maintain a clean, safe and organized work area throughout the production shift
Immediately report food safety concerns, product contamination, equipment problems, injuries, spills or unsafe conditions to supervision
Follow all workplace safety procedures, including machine guarding, lockout/ tagout requirements, chemical safety and material-handling practices applicable to assigned duties
Assist with receiving, unloading, opening, handling and storing ingredients and packaging materials as needed.
Perform general housekeeping throughout production and warehouse areas
Work cooperatively with Production, Quality, Sanitation, HPP, Warehouse and other departments as needed
Perform other production related duties as assigned