3rd Shift General Utility - $16.25/hour

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JOB TITLE: General Utility

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 (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.