Utility Operator- 3rd Shift

Job Summary

The End of Line Operator is responsible for maintaining the operation of automated palletizer system and corrugated carton former and working in a production/warehouse environment that can have a temperature fluctuation of /- 40 degrees. Individuals must follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) and all safety procedures. Individuals must maintain a safe and pleasant manner while ensuring the department meets its goal of completing as many work orders per day as possible, with maximum safety, quality and accuracy.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Learn, practice, and adhere to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) established for manufacturing
• Learn, practice, and adhere to all Safety and Quality policies and procedures
• Learn, practice, and adhere to Filling Department Policies and Procedures.
• Palletizing finished goods for storage
• Staging and organizing packaging materials for production
• Verifies all product lot numbers, codes and SKUs are correct for each production run
• Maintains great communication with all departments
• Required to assist with cleaning machines after each production run
• Assist in organizing and maintaining warehouse area
• Responsible for maintaining proper written documentation
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment to ensure employee safety, product integrity and efficiency
• Perform assigned tasks while wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), as required
• Must maintain confidentiality at all times and have regular and reliable attendance
• Work in other areas as needed and perform other duties as assigned
• Able to work weekends and or overtime as business needs require
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Desired Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, and/or 2 years work experience preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Read, write, speak, and comprehend English
• Comprehend basic math: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, weights and measures, and efficient use of a calculator
• Knowledge and understanding of basic computer and control systems
• Ability to communicate both written and orally within the organization
• Basic knowledge of food processing and food safety
• Ability to give positive suggestions to improve operations in the work center
• Team Oriented - being helpful, respectful, approachable, building strong working relationships and a positive work environment, is responsible, honest, loyal, interacts with others tactfully, resolves conflicts appropriately, and adapts to change
• Ability to manage time efficiently and work well under changing demands
• Ability to accurately follow verbal and written instructions
• Must have good work ethics, be highly motivated, and be a hands-on problem solver
• Ability to detect, recognize, and judge discrepancies
• Requires accuracy, reliability, and attention to quality
• Successfully completes and attains passing score of the entry level test

Physical Demands

• Vision, hearing, and speaking to meet performance standards
• Ability to stand and/or walk for long periods, push, pull, lift, climb, bend, stoop, squat, and use manual dexterity to work with the following: production equipment, scales, pallet jacks, drum dollies, mops, brooms, portable stairs, hoses, etc.
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis daily and move heavier weights using proper equipment or team lifting techniques

Work Environment

Requires ability to work in an environment that may contain odors, dust, moderate level noise, and temperature and ventilation variations while wearing any appropriate safety and/or protective clean room apparel as required (e.g.: safety glasses, safety shoes, gloves, hair net, uniform, face s