Production Worker- 2nd Shift

SUMMARY

Performs all tasks involved in the production of Frontier’s products. Follows standard processes, practices, and safe work habits to ensure efficient production. Performs general tasks in the area such as boxing, filling, labeling, and cleaning.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform work in all areas of production.
• Case and palletize finished product for inventory.
• Assist with material handling, bottling, packaging, labeling, and blending equipment.
• Complete necessary documentation, including computerized tracking systems for each product.
• Verify product and supplies are accurate.
• Use and maintain familiarity with assembly, packaging, and measuring tools.
• Perform special packaging projects as scheduled.
• Work with other departments to resolve problems as they arise.
• Has a critical role in assuring food safety and quality.
• • Follow safety, sanitation, production, quality and food safety procedures.
  • Follow related rules and policies, and participates in scheduled training.
• Responsible for monitoring critical control points and reporting any non-conformances related to food safety and quality to supervisor.
• Sample product for quality control checks.
• Visually inspect materials and supplies for defects; reports defective materials or questionable conditions to supervisor and/or lead.
• Work safely with and handle powerful rare earth magnets.
• Strive to reduce waste, recycle products whenever possible, and re-use resources when practical.
• Report injuries and near misses promptly and in required detailed format; propose corrective action.
• Proactively communicates continuous improvement suggestions.
• Communicate respectfully and honestly with others
• Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

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 with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Must be able to perform basic math.
• Must have experience using computer systems.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read, hear, and comprehend moderately detailed instructions, short correspondence, or memos; including operating procedures or safety rules.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to speak and listen effectively in one-on-one and small group situations with a limited group of people.

QUANTITATIVE SKILLS

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to interpret bar graphs.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to train others in general manufacturing.
• Attention to detail and ability to cooperate and work within a team concept.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and/or fingers to type, handle, or feel; frequently is required to stand, sit, and reach with hands and arms; and is occasionally required to walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and use buddy lifting. The employee is occasionally required to walk up and down stairs and work from an elevated position. Must have sufficient hearing ability to perform the essential functions of the job, including understanding verbal instructions and responding to auditory cues. Specific vision abilities required by this job may include close vision and color vision - necessary to distinguish product quality and detect defects and debris in raw materials.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to airborne particles or strong fumes, notably fumes from alcohol, the scooping or pouring of herbs and spices, and essential oils. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and hearing protection is required.