General Machine Operator (GMO-PA) - 1st Shift

Job Title: General Machine Operator

Reports to: Production or Packaging Supervisor

Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Job Code: 12500

JOB SUMMARY

This position is required to perform a variety of roles and activities within any aspect of the Production or Packaging department operations. Due to the dynamic nature of our business, duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must be able to understand and carry out basic instructions while performing manual labor related tasks.
• Must be able to successfully use basic, math, writing, and reading skills necessary to complete the required paperwork and projects.
• Good Communication Skills
• Accurate
• Detail oriented
• Able to handle pressure
• Team oriented
• Able to work well with others
• Multi-task oriented
• Must be willing to learn and operate multiple pieces of equipment throughout processing
• Keep the area and equipment clean and neat at all times
• Perform other duties, as required by supervision
• Perform changeover activities, as required
• Able to work 45-60 hours/week with occasional overtime to cover for absenteeism and Fresh Pack requirements
• Go over the operating equipment, work processes, quality standards, and safety procedures related to the position
• Must be trainable to do all jobs in the processing area

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma
• GED or relevant experience in lieu of degree

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Good communication skills – written and verbal
• Detail oriented and accurate
• Ability to multi-task
• Personable, even-tempered, easy to get along with
• Follows directions well
• Be flexible in shift assignments

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct: None

Indirect: None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to climb up and down stairs repetitively
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
• Ability to be on feet 8-12 hours a day, 5-7 days a week
• Have a working knowledge of the operation of one or more pieces of equipment within Packaging or Production
• Ability to use basic math and writing skills necessary to complete required paperwork
• Ability to read and understand case code and can codes
• Ability to read and understand shop order instructions

JOB COMPENTENCIES

• 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 prerequisite program requirements.

· Responsible to report food safety and quality issues to management.