Performs duties to support the flow of product down the production line in multiple work centers, ensuring a quality product (as defined by Peterson Farms quality standards) is shipped to the customer per product orders and other customer and company requirements.
Responsibilities
•Distributes bags of product evenly on conveyor belt in preparation for bulk packaging.
•Verifies bags of product are sealed, contain appropriate air pressure and are accurately date coded for shipment to customer. Make appropriate notifications if bagged and/or boxed product is out of specifications or equipment is not functioning properly.
•Ensures product is packet in the appropriate box based on customer requirements.
•Reports carton defects to appropriate individual(s).
•Ensures boxed product are correctly sealed, accurately date coded, and properly marked after passing through printer. Changes tape on box machine as necessary to ensure continuous flow of product.
•Counts and records bags of product that pass through the pick packer operation. Tracks and records quantities of all commodities processed through the plant during shift.
•Sort product as it crosses over the sorting belt, removing all defective product as defined by company quality standards.
•Report any material/product inconsistencies per company quality standards.
•Rotates through multiple work centers and provides breaks to other members on the team to ensure continuous flow of product through the plant.
•Works within and maintains specified quality standards to ensure a quality product is shipped to all customers. Makes appropriate notifications when quality standards are out of specification to ensure timely corrective actions are implemented.
•Communicates with various levels of the organization (supervisors, quality technicians, quality managers) to ensure a quality product is being produced in the most efficient, safe manner.
•Maintains safety and cleanliness of work area by performing various housekeeping duties, including following Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Plant rules.
•May be involved in continuous improvement efforts.
•Completes appropriate paperwork.
•Meets daily production requirements.
Education
•High school graduate or equivalent preferred
Work Experience
•No previous manufacturing experience required
Skills and Knowledge
•Ability to read, interpret and follow written job instructions.
•Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide
•Ability to follow and comply with quality standards.
•Ability to comprehend and comply with GMP rules and Food Safety guidelines.
•Ability to work as contributing member within the team.
•Ability to frequently lift/move material weighing up to 40 pounds.
Environmental Working Conditions:
• Hazards include but are not limited to cuts from broken glass, slips, trips, falls, cuts, burns and strains.
• Will be exposed to extreme cold, 38 degrees or below.
• Depending on season may be exposed to variable temperatures including extreme hot and cold.
• Noise level may be moderate to high during busy times.
It is PFI’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees. Our policy is to select the person who is best qualified for each position in our Company. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, , age, national origin, orientation and gender identity, ancestry, height, weight, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other category protected by applicable laws with regard to
any terms or conditions of employment.
