Utility Operator - Packaging - Shift 3

Rich Products Corporation•Murfreesboro, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Rich’s, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. Working in 100 locations globally, with annual sales exceeding $4 billion, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich’s®—Infinite Possibilities. One Family. Purpose StatementResponsible for set-up and maintaining proper operation of carton forming equipment, uncuffers, bulk scales, vibrator, case sealers, metal checks, and date code printer in packing areas.

Requirements

Must have good communication skills, both written and verbal
High School Diploma or GED required
Special certification may be required for use of forklift and chemicals
Knowledge, skills, and ability to operate computer programs as needed
One year experience in a manufacturing/ industrial environment
Medium to high degree of judgment required
Basic math skills necessary
Moderate degree of physical activity on a frequent basis
Must be able to lift 55bs
Repetitive standing, walking, bending, twisting, stooping, grasping, climbing, reaching, and moving about the facility
Hearing ability to meet manufacturing facility safety requirements. Works in high noise area and wears the appropriate hearing protection.
Vision abilities include close, distance, peripheral, and depth perception.
Exposed to cold/ heat/ humidity
Able to work a multi shift environment

Responsibilities

Set-up, change over, and adjust carton formers and case sealers.
Maintain data code printers.
Adjust conveyors and guides on conveyors for various size product cases.
Inspect and adjust metal detectors for proper operation.
Set-up and change build scales for proper packing weight.
Assist Production Department in labeling and rework of product.
Develop and implement new change over procedures to improve packing efficiency.
Perform periodic equipment inspections to identify worn parts of malfunctions requiring maintenance support.
Insure proper supplies are in appropriate areas to prevent down time.
Keeps work area clean and orderly, in compliance with GMP standards.
Follow all GMP’s, food safety, and quality policies.
Ensures all GMP and all Food hygiene and Food safety standards are in compliance.
Report all food safety incidents such as GMP violations, ingredient and product contamination, metal detector, screen, or magnet deficiencies, glass breakage, and pest harborage.
Ensure compliance in the areas of food defense, food regulations, and product / process quality; provide adequate coaching as needed.
Record accurate and legible results on documentation
Provide adequate housekeeping at all times.