Operator - Panning Packing (1st Shift)
Company
GEORGIA NUT COMPANY
Location
Chicago, IL
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
4 days ago
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Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location:
Niles, IL 60714
Position Type:
Full Time
Education Level:
None
Salary Range:
$ $20.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage:
None
Job Shift:
First Shift
Job Category:
ManufacturingSUMMARY
Hand packing operator will ensure to pack product according to customer requirements by packing product into a finished good.
The process entails the following, daily set up (Table, tape machine, conveyor), maintain 5s (clean and organize), changeovers (SSOP), packing (labeling, mixing, form boxes, apply code date per specifications), HACCP forms, consumption of material and RAF reporting.
Hand packing operator will communicate and document efficiency standards while reporting inefficiencies to supervisor.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Receive and validate transfers with correct items numbers and quantities.
• Report problems with quality, equipment, material shortages, and incorrect formulas to the supervisor as they occur.
• Report and document metal detector reject per policy.
• Ensure that production is running standard.
• Run a continuous process from one shift to the next. One operator taking over for the other operator while in process of a mix (tag in tag out).
• Keep area clean and organized at all times.
• Complete passport labels and apply to pallet as completed.
• Turn paperwork into supervisor upon completion of your shift.
• Perform allergen cleaning's and have quality assurance sign off on paperwork.
• Adhere and follow all process procedures related to specifications.
• Adhere to material usages and provide feedback on any investigation.
• Follow all production, general manufacturing, and safety policies and procedures.
• Perform all equipment set-up's.
• Provide feedback to upper management for continuous improvement.
• Continuous employee empowerment
QualificationsPhysical/Environmental Requirements:
• Standing on a concrete floor.
• Wearing proper personal protective equipment (hair net, latex gloves, bump cap, ear plugs, safety shoes, and uniform).
• Bending, stooping, twist, turn, standing for extended time periods, reaching, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Required to work weekends during peak season.
• Required to work mandatory weekends and or overtime when needed.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
• High School Diploma or GED
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft AX, Word, and Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be well-organized with high attention to detail.
• Ability to successfully prioritize workload.
• The ability to perform basic math skills.
• The ability to perform basic reading skills, such as: reading labels, formulas, and directions.
• Knowledge of measurement, percentages, and ratios.
• The ability to communicate and write effectively in English.
• Flexible working hours for a seven day operation.
• Dependable and adaptable to a fast pace work environment.
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
• GMP's Training
• Allergen Training
• All GNC Safety Training Required
• ALL GNC Production as Required
• HACCP Training
• All Food Safety Training
• All GNC HR Policies
• Microsoft AX
• Manlift/Forklift Training
• SQF Training
Niles, IL 60714
Position Type:
Full Time
Education Level:
None
Salary Range:
$ $20.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage:
None
Job Shift:
First Shift
Job Category:
ManufacturingSUMMARY
Hand packing operator will ensure to pack product according to customer requirements by packing product into a finished good.
The process entails the following, daily set up (Table, tape machine, conveyor), maintain 5s (clean and organize), changeovers (SSOP), packing (labeling, mixing, form boxes, apply code date per specifications), HACCP forms, consumption of material and RAF reporting.
Hand packing operator will communicate and document efficiency standards while reporting inefficiencies to supervisor.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Receive and validate transfers with correct items numbers and quantities.
• Report problems with quality, equipment, material shortages, and incorrect formulas to the supervisor as they occur.
• Report and document metal detector reject per policy.
• Ensure that production is running standard.
• Run a continuous process from one shift to the next. One operator taking over for the other operator while in process of a mix (tag in tag out).
• Keep area clean and organized at all times.
• Complete passport labels and apply to pallet as completed.
• Turn paperwork into supervisor upon completion of your shift.
• Perform allergen cleaning's and have quality assurance sign off on paperwork.
• Adhere and follow all process procedures related to specifications.
• Adhere to material usages and provide feedback on any investigation.
• Follow all production, general manufacturing, and safety policies and procedures.
• Perform all equipment set-up's.
• Provide feedback to upper management for continuous improvement.
• Continuous employee empowerment
QualificationsPhysical/Environmental Requirements:
• Standing on a concrete floor.
• Wearing proper personal protective equipment (hair net, latex gloves, bump cap, ear plugs, safety shoes, and uniform).
• Bending, stooping, twist, turn, standing for extended time periods, reaching, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Required to work weekends during peak season.
• Required to work mandatory weekends and or overtime when needed.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
• High School Diploma or GED
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft AX, Word, and Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be well-organized with high attention to detail.
• Ability to successfully prioritize workload.
• The ability to perform basic math skills.
• The ability to perform basic reading skills, such as: reading labels, formulas, and directions.
• Knowledge of measurement, percentages, and ratios.
• The ability to communicate and write effectively in English.
• Flexible working hours for a seven day operation.
• Dependable and adaptable to a fast pace work environment.
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
• GMP's Training
• Allergen Training
• All GNC Safety Training Required
• ALL GNC Production as Required
• HACCP Training
• All Food Safety Training
• All GNC HR Policies
• Microsoft AX
• Manlift/Forklift Training
• SQF Training
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