Seasoning Operator - 2nd Shift

LOCATION: Beloit, Wisconsin

BASE RATE PER HOUR: $20.45

SHIFT: 2nd

HOURS: Generally, starts as early as 2:45 PM - 11:00 PM with overtime on an as needed basis based on business needs. Starting times and hours may vary depending on coverage due to report-offs and the production schedule especially during holidays. Good attendance and punctuality required.

Essential Job Duties

• Ensures that the product is seasoned with the correct type of seasoning and with the appropriate amount of seasoning.
• Performs line clean-ups, set-ups and changeovers.
• Assembles and disassembles seasoning line equipment correctly.
• Cleans the floor as needed.
• Performs lock-out/tag-out of equipment as needed.
• Performs minor adjustments to the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC).
• Retrieves correct and adequate supplies from the warehouse.
• Adheres to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and Safety Regulations consistently.
• Communicates with Manager/Supervisor, Packaging Lead or Baked Line Lead, Maintenance and Quality Assurance regarding pertinent issues
• Communicates with supervisor regarding any training and information needed, and with the warehouse concerning supplies.
• May perform other duties as required.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Knowledgeable of GMP’s, SOP’s, and Safety Regulations.
• Basic operation of seasoning equipment.
• Knowledgeable of Kettle Foods seasoning quality standards.
• Interpersonal and team skills for working with employees at all levels within the company.
• Effective math skills.
• Basic analytical skills to troubleshoot and problem solve.
• Ability to become Lock-out/tag-out certified within three months of employment.
• Ability to operate a pallet jack to maneuver pallets of seasoning.
• Ability to work in a safe manner in a production environment with safety hazards.
• Ability to tolerate a high temperature, high humidity and loud noise production environment.
• Ability to work in an environment with high levels of seasoning dust and fumes and moving machinery.
• Knowledgeable of PLC computer adjustments.
• Ability to perform tasks independently and as part of a team to accomplish company goals.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma; or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.