Production Associate

General information

All posting locations: Springfield, Missouri, United States of America

Job Function: 06 - Manufacturing

Date Published: 18-Apr-2024

Ref #: R-81664

Description & Requirements

Description:

• Days and shift times vary.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for maintaining quality standards by checking quality of seals, code dates,

labels, packaging of product, weights, odor, color, temperature of product, etc.

• Responsible for properly inserting components in cartons, taking weights, and properly recording data.

• Responsible for ensuring proper supplies are used on the line.

• Stacking at end of line on skid; requires constant reaching, bending, and twisting.

• Operate packing or filling equipment.

• Recordkeeping as required on manual, computer, and other systems.

• Ensures that housekeeping and Kraft quality standards are maintained in the work area

• General housekeeping duties include sweeping, bending, pickup up trash, lifting trash bags filled with trash, picking up cheese bags.

• Operates material handling equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

• Performs variety of sanitation and maintenance-type functions.

• Must check product and fill out quality documentation.

• Peel out and salvage rejected product.

• Follow GMP's outlined in handbook volume #3.0102.

• Must be able to work with others on the line - "Teamwork".

• Will work on either production or sanitation jobs.

• Will work on 1st floor, 2nd floor, 3rd floor, grinding room, coolers, production areas, and SCOF areas.

• Performs sanitation duties when required.

• Must be willing to be an active participant in Safety and Productivity Improvement Teams.

• Performs other duties as directed by Line Leader and Shift Leader.

• Must maintain equipment by utilizing the KHMS system and settings.

• Performs variety of maintenance-type tasks such as change-overs, set-ups, pit stops, minor maintenance and adjustments, lubrication, etc.

• This position will be expected to complete training on upgrade and relief positions within the Process Cheese department.

• Accountable for the Safety, Health and Environmental systems and operational standards to ensure compliance as it is outlined in our policies/procedures and processes.

• Understand and apply KHMS (Kraft Heinz Management System) practices such as 5S, centerline management, shift hand-offs, operational standard ownership/support, problem solving, etc.

Minimum Requirements:

• Knowledge: Basic math, reading and communication.

• Working Environment: Primarily indoors with temperature ranges from lower 40s to upper 90s. Can be in hot/humid, or cool environment depending on job task. Can be exposed to wet conditions during sanitation. Will be required to work from Vertilifts, ladders, and platforming.

Qualifications:

• Able to acquire Fork Truck License.

Physical Requirements:

• Performs bending, squatting, kneeling, sorting, and reaching to both ground level and overhead

• Lifts, carries, pushes, lifts and grips objects; climbs stairs.

• Routinely pulls and moves up to 50 pounds

• Must possess manual dexterity necessary to operate equipment and disassemble and reassemble equipment.

• Must be able to stand while inserting components.

• Must be able to do sustained activity jobs.