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Department:
JOB TITLE: General Utility
WORKDAY LEVEL:
BASE RATE PER HOUR
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HOURS:
(Starting times and hours may vary depending on coverage due to report-offs and the production schedule especially during holidays.)
JOB SUMMARY/ JOB DUTIES:
The General Utility, under the direction of the department manager/supervisor, is responsible for assisting in any and all phases of production, preparation, sanitation and/ or packaging of the product. Providing general help labor where needed in all areas of the plant.
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· Assists in the production of goods to include, but not limited to: pre-weighing ingredients and staging for mixing operations, cutting of raw materials, removal of discarded product/materials, and picking out defects on conveyors based on specifications.
· Maintains the cleanliness of all areas of manufacturing including but not limited to: cardboard removal, floors swept/mopped, counters and equipment cleaned to ensure health and safety requirements are maintained. Ensures area is organized according to 5S/production standards.
· Lubricates, hand cleans parts, and assembles production equipment.
· Performs a variety of general manual labor tasks within the site, (e.g., lifting and moving materials, loading and unloading materials, assisting in the handling of heavy materials, making minor repairs, etc.).
· Works with others as a team to complete tasks in an efficient manner to ensure the line is ready for startup and/or shutdown as well as to minimize downtime.
· Assists other employees with their assigned work tasks.
· Packages or assists in packing, finished goods, parts, materials, and equipment for customer delivery.
· Delivers and Picks up materials in various parts of the plant when needed.
· Performs routine maintenance to equipment.
· Follows department rules, procedures, routines, and requirements to complete assigned duties.
· If qualified, may be asked to operate machinery within the site.
· Practices and adheres to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Allergen program, and Safety guidelines/procedures.
· Mandatory overtime may be required.
· May perform other duties as required.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma or GED and/or 1-year production experience in a manufacturing environment required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Sitting: Seldom Standing: Continuously Walking: Frequently
Using hands: Continuously Climbing: Occasionally Stooping, Kneeling: Frequently
Talking, Hearing: Continuously Tasting, Smelling: Frequently Two Handed Carry: Frequently
Pushing: Continuously Pulling: Continuously Overhead Work Standing: Frequently
Ladder climbing: Frequently Repetitive Twisting Standing: Continuously
Repetitive Twisting Sitting: Continuously Balance on Level Surfaces: Continuously Hand Dexterity: Continuously
Bending: Continuously
Weight:
Up to 10 lbs.: Continuously Up to 25 lbs.: Continuously Up to 50 lbs.: Occasionally
Up to 100 lbs.: Seldom/Never More than 100 lbs.: Seldom/Never
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
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