Job Purpose

Execute production schedules at rated throughput in accordance with safety, quality, and food safety specifications.

Essential Functions

• Execute the daily production schedule in the shipping area to meet customer orders
• Ensure timely and accurate loading of trucks to maintain shipping standards; perform trailer inspections
• Create Bills Of Lading; perform inventory reconciliation
• Utilize Navision and Labelview
• Operate and inspect forklifts and pallet jacks
• Utilize the quality control point system and take corrective actions when deviations are noted
• Manage the finished product traceability system in the shipping area
• Adhere to the allergen control program guidelines, including equipment cleaning and verification activities
• Take corrective action as assigned by the Supervisor based on pre-operation and daily self-assessment audit findings
• Participate in investigating issues, finding root causes, and developing solutions for issues that arise in the shipping area
• Utilize the performance measurement system for direction in areas of employee safety, food safety, quality, cost, and productivity
• Take actions necessary to resolve food safety and quality deficiencies
• Maintain safe working conditions and preserve the integrity of the environmental health and safety system through adherence to the policies and procedures outlined in the Safety Manual
• Participate in mandatory QFS and EHS training program requirements
• Preserve the integrity of the SQF system through adherence to the policies and procedures outlined in the QFS Manual
• Comply with all food safety requirements, training, policies, and procedures
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications (Education/Experience)

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Food manufacturing experience preferred
• 1+ years of forklift experience in food manufacturing desired
• Willingness to work various shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays based on business need
• Basic quantitative and analytical skills desired
• Ability to effectively communicate with peers and leadership
• Ability to work cross-functionally, convey equipment issues, and maintain confidentiality

• Ability to think quickly and handle frequent change • Detail oriented with the ability to organize and multitask

• Self-motivated, goal oriented, quality driven, and capable of working independently with little supervision