1st Shift L14 Full Can Depal - PA

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Sets up the bar-coding system as directed by shop order instructions ensuring that each pallet receives bar-code stickers and proper use of ship by placards
• Understands the proper placement of case code placard on each pallet
• Sets up the wrapper as directed by shop order instructions, including cutting slits in wrap when product is hot
• Understands and responds to equipment deviations, acts quickly to bring equipment back under process control
• Performs quality checks for correct product:
  • correct label
  • label application
  • correct tray
  • tray formation
  • correct print
  • print is legible
  • correct film
  • film is tight on case with no burn holes
• Notifies supervision of any current or potential mechanical concerns of equipment
• Cases up all dents and unused product in proper cartons, clearly marked as:
  • (DENTS, wholes, stewed, diced, etc.)
  • (GOOD, wholes, stewed, diced, etc.)
• Performs changeover duties on equipment as required for can size changes
• Performs equipment cleaning as required or scheduled
• Manages the use of stretch wrap film to minimize waste
• Inspects empty pallets to ensure minimum standards are met
• Perform other responsibilities, as required by management
• Adhere to Red Gold policies, rules and regulations, including GMP's, safety, quality and sanitation

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent experience
• Working knowledge of all case palletizer equipment operations
• Ability to read and understand: shop order instructions, case codes and can codes
• Have a working knowledge of bar coding systems and operations
• Ability to use basic math & writing skills necessary to complete required paperwork

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Effective eye/hand coordination is preferred
• Must have good visual acuity for machine/product inspection
• Detail oriented and accurate
• Ability to multi-task
• Good written and verbal communication skills - Must be able to read and write English
• On the job training includes shadowing an experienced operator and packaging department training program
• Follows directions well

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 stairs repetitively
• 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
• Frequent lifting of boxes is required (empty and full)
• Lift cases of product on/off line, up to 23-44 pounds
• Lift up to 50 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.