Cover Person (Mon - Thur 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 a.m.)

SUMMARY:

This person is trained in both the process and the packaging areas of the operation. The Cover Person is able to fill in at various jobs at times of need or problem situations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understands the essential duties and responsibilities of the process areas (batching, filling, packaging, and packaging driving).
• Designated break, lunch relief, and fill in for team members who are absent for the process and packaging area.
• Understands the Critical Control Points, routine, daily checks, and the documentation required in all production areas.
• Adheres to and understands Safety programs.
• Understands and uses current Good Manufacturing Practices to perform work.
• Understands and uses the Standard Operating Procedures for the area.
• Other duties as 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.

• High School Diploma/GED and two years related work experience
• Forklift Experience
• Must be able to become certified and maintain certification through an OSHA approved forklift certification
• Knowledge of raw materials, production process
• Knowledge of arithmetic and their applications
• Knowledge of computers and electronics
• Ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule/specification
• Ability to communicate effectively with others orally or in writing
• Attention to detail
• Ability to read and understand information
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly
• Basic mathematical and reasoning skills
• Basic mechanical skills and trouble shooting skills
• Ability to concentrate in a fast-paced environment
• Required to learn each departmental area; batching, filling, packaging, and palletizing
• PPE requirements are area driven; safety shoes, glasses, specific hearing equipment
• Training and mentoring employees, including new hires
• Area Documentation as it relates to the area/position

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.

• The ability to perform repetitious work
• The ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to stand for entire shift
• Squatting, pushing/pulling, and twisting up to 50% of shift
• Grasping, reaching, and turning up to 80% of shift
• Standing up to 80% of shift
• Sitting/driving up to 20% of shift
• Occasional climbing