Department: Production

Location: Hopkinsville

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Prepared/Revised Date: 05/2024

This position is responsible for supporting all areas of Production to produce a finished product which meets internal manufacturing customer specifications and all Quality, Food Safety, and Food Defense requirements. The primary area of focus for this role is to specifically support the Training Department in the development of “How To” documents and the corresponding standard operating procedures (SOP’s).

Essential Functions: Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

• Reads and follows directions correctly, written and verbal, continuously.
• Is able to perform all types of packaging clean downs (per the run rules), without restrictions.
• Develops or assists in the creation of “How To” documents and SOP’s for all types of clean downs.
• Has the ability to train personnel on packaging clean down tasks based on specified “How To” documents, SOP’s, and other standards.
• Stand and walk on a cement floor, frequently.
• Bend and lift, using proper lifting techniques, up to 50 lbs., occasionally.
• Climb and balance on an 18 to 20 ft. ladder, occasionally.
• Twist at waist and reach at or below shoulder height, frequently.
• Ability to work in high and confined spaces, occasionally.
• Is able to proficiently use cameras, computers, printers and other electronic devices in the aid of performing the job.

Position Requirements

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

• Work in a safe manner.
• Follow GMP’s and housekeeping guidelines.
• Follow procedures to ensure all food quality standards are met or exceeded.
• Flexible to work any shift (no overtime is permitted) as business needs require.
• Committed to internal and external customer expectations.
• Ability to confront and solve problems.
• Demonstrates a systematic approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to facilitate training sessions to employees in a group setting or on an individual basis.
• Good attendance record, reliable and dependable.
• Effective communication skills and ability to provide meaningful feedback.
• Efficient time management and ability to work unsupervised.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Proficient in reading, math, and organizational skills.
• Proficient computer skills, including the use of Microsoft Outlook, Office, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Eagle. Able to effectively navigate in Eagle, TraxSys, Hop Op’s, and upload / maintain training documents as needed.
• Consistently demonstrate an acceptable level of attendance and performance.
• Required to conduct work in a safe and legal manner, according to all GMP food safety standards, as well as following safety protocols. Must be willing to be responsible for your safety and health, along with the safety and health of all employees, vendors, and visitors.

Education and/or Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Accurate reading, math and organizational skills.
• Food processing and packaging machinery experience preferred.
• Can perform all types of packaging clean downs (per the run rules), without restriction.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk on concrete, frequently twist at waist and reach below shoulder height, occasionally lift up to 50 lbs., climb and balance on 18-20 ft. ladder, work in high and confined spaces. Specific vision abilities include close, distant, color, peripheral, and depth perception. Loud noise is to be expected in this position.