Utility Associate - Shift 2

Rich's•Brunswick, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Rich’s, a family-owned food company, is seeking a Utility Associate for Shift 2 at its Brunswick facility. This role is crucial for preparing frozen food products on assigned production lines. The Utility Associate will operate batter machines, breaders, and conveyors to ensure products meet quality specifications and production demands. This position contributes to the company's profitability by performing tasks safely, efficiently, and with a focus on quality and cost-consciousness, while fostering a cooperative team environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
1-3 Years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Minimum lifting requirement is 20 pounds, from approximately 6 inches off the ground to up to shoulder height.
Maximum lifting requirement is up to 65 pounds over the same distance and occasionally above shoulder height, depending on job assignment.
Punctual and reliable in work attendance.
Ability to perform basic math functions.
Applies all safe work practices associated with these tasks and works in a safe manner always.
Applies all GMPs requirements, both personal hygiene and housekeeping, associated with these tasks.
Always keeps work area clean, in line with plant procedures on housekeeping, wastewater, and solids management.
Applies all product safety and quality requirements associated with the process at assigned positions.
Identifies product or processing problems on an ongoing basis and determines if the solution is within his/her training and knowledge; if so, corrects the problem; if not or if not sure, communicates to the appropriate person for a solution.
Develops and maintains a good working relationship with Team Leader and other managers, and co-workers.
Resolves problems and conflicts in an acceptable manner that shows respect for the other person(s).
Works to understand the overall impact of his/her job on team productivity and plant profitability.
Severe allergic reaction to cheese, flour, baking soda, baking powder, phosphates, cardboard (or its dust), latex, or chlorine would preclude a person from performing the essential functions of this position.

Responsibilities

Operate batter machines, breaders, and conveyors to coat raw material with the correct amount of ingredients to meet quality specifications and production needs.
Perform specific tasks associated with the process, including setting up all equipment to run properly, which requires knowledge of various parts and their functions.
Assist maintenance mechanics with preventive maintenance of machinery during non-production periods and report any operational problems or maintenance needs.
Assist with greasing bearings and performing other maintenance as requested by mechanics, ensuring correct specifications for the product being run.
Prepare batter machines to run the correct batter needed for the product and ensure correct ingredients are brought to the line, notifying the Forklift Driver if incorrect ingredients are present.
Unstack, open according to Quality Control procedures, and dump bags of breader or batter mix (weighing approximately 50 pounds or less) into machinery, lifting and dumping at waist or shoulder level.
Periodically check batter machines and breaders to ensure correct levels and proper product coating, notifying the Production Team Leader or Group Leader of any problems and working with QA Auditor and Group Leader to correct them.
Sweep food debris from the floor into piles, pick it up with a dustpan, and place it in the proper waste container.
Push trash carts or carry tubs of waste materials to the proper disposal area.
Use a low-pressure water hose to wash down food debris, adhering to plant wastewater and sanitation policies.
Prepare all required paperwork for quality and production records.
Regularly monitor critical control points, take measures, record these measures, and react to ensure the process stays within designed parameters.
Assist in the set-up and operation of other processing equipment as requested or as production needs dictate.
Contribute to team productivity and plant profitability by maintaining a high level of personal productivity and suggesting work process improvements.
Assist in orienting and/or training co-workers on assigned tasks as requested.