Specific assignments as assigned that may include: Incoming raw material inspection - audit materials for compliance with our specifications, purchase orders, vendor COAs, federal and state regulations, kosher certification, good manufacturing practices, etc. and maintenance of the raw material files
Issue paperwork for production lines; manage paperwork flow, and document lot traceability
Any or all line technician duties including Product testing, paste testing, seam teardowns (by hand and with seam scope), purchased product testing, reclamation work
Communication, decision making, and corrective action for out of specification situations is required
Work on projects as assigned by supervisor
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma, General Educational Development Diploma (GED) or equivalent experience
Should have working knowledge of QA/Lab operations or be trainable
Should be able to demonstrate ability to be observant, detail-oriented, and team player
Must have good communication skills both written and verbal
Must have good math skills
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Be able to multi task
Able to make levelheaded decisions in accordance to specification
Safety Awareness
Detail oriented and accurate
Able to handle pressure
Must have some knowledge of the can condign system and inventory control systems, and the general operation of the plant is required
Must work directly and indirectly with QA, Packaging and Production Personnel
Must work safely; adhere to quality standards and GMP's
Computer skills and knowledge of the lab tests is required
On the Job Training regarding:
Red Gold policies, rules, and regulations including GMP's and safety
Mold School
Access database training
Lab equipment operation and maintenance
Will on job train individual for any experienced required item
Follow Standard Operating Procedures relating to position
Tomato Canning / Processing
HACCP Training by HACCP Coordinator
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct: None
Indirect: None
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
* Sitting- to complete a task at lower levels
* Standing- to complete most all tasks
* Walking
* Climbing- to get to parts department, when using ladder, on equipment
* Reaching- to perform activities, to get tools out of toolbox
* Kneeling- to perform work activities at low levels
* Crawling- to perform work activities under equipment
* Squatting
* Bending/stooping- to pick up tools or parts, to perform work tasks at lower levels or inside a machine
* Twisting- to perform work activities
* Pinch- to use tools, to manipulate wires
Grasping/handling- using tools, manipulating parts
Must be able to taste all products
Be able to walk and remain on your feet for extended periods of time
Be able to use hands to teardown cans with the proper utensils
Must be able to lift 45 pounds
Able to work well with others
Able to work a flexible work schedule
* Must be flexible from one job to another
* Lift box of paper towels to a cart
* Lift tote with 5 cans from line to cart with scale (Line 7), up to 8 pounds
* Lift 5 gallon bucket of ice from floor to sink, up to 20 pounds
* Lift bags of trash from floor to dumpster, less than 10 pounds
* Carry bags of trash from lab to dumpster, less than 10 pounds
* Lift box of paper towels to a cart, 30 pounds
JOB COMPETENCIES
Ethics/ Integrity/ Trust
Attitude and Commitment
Diversity
Customer Service
Company Engagement
Quality
Cost Consciousness
Other
* Responsible for monitoring, record keeping and taking appropriate actions for specific Food Safety Plan and Food Quality Plan and pre requisite program requirements.
* Responsible to report food safety and quality issues to management.
Qualifications
BehaviorsLoyal - Shows firm and constant support to a cause Thought Provoking - Capable of making others think deeply on a subject Team Player - Works well as a member of a group Leader - Inspires teammates to follow them Innovative - Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking Enthusiastic - Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest Functional Expert - Considered a thought leader on a subject Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Dedicated - Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity MotivationsWork-Life Balance - Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work Self-Starter - Inspired to perform without outside help Peer Recognition - Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers Goal Completion - Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks Job Security - Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe Growth Opportunities - Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility Financial - Inspired to perform well by monetary reimbursement Flexibility - Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals Entrepreneurial Spirit - Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business Ability to Make an Impact - Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)