Technician (Packing 12 hours Day & Night Shifts available)

The Mennel Milling Company • Newton, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to learn facility tasks and carry out daily plan to maintain efficient operation of the plant. This position will sustain the Mission and Motto and Food Safety and Quality Statement of the Mennel Milling Company. The primary work shift involves working the assigned shift and overtime as required, with 12-hour shifts Monday through Friday, which may include weekends and potential holidays. Day shift hours are 5:00 am - 5:00 pm, and night shift hours are 5:00 pm - 5:00 am.

Requirements

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to lift 50-65 pounds on a frequent basis, climb stairs and ladders.
• Must be able to work all shifts, weekends and overtime, as needed.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, memos, procedures, and plans.
• Ability to write, complete checklists and other basic documentation and correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information or data in one-on-one and small group situations to co-workers, supervisors, and managers.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Must use solid judgment when making decisions.
• Must have ability to quickly recognize and plan for changing work duties and events.

Responsibilities

• Follow all food and personal safety rules and regulations in respect to GMP’s, OSHA, HACCP, the Global Food Safety Initiative, the US FDA Food Safety Modernization Act as stated in the FS&Q Statement, and sanitation guidelines as set forth by the company as listed in Corporate Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) and attend all required training sessions.
• Maintain the department/facility in an everyday audit ready condition.
• Operate machinery on a production line including high speed packaging equipment.
• Perform all required checks, including visual checks as well as product size and weight checks.
• Immediately communicate any deviation from standards to Team Leader.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement activities and occasionally attend off-shift meetings as required.
• Other duties may be assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED