Job Summary:
As a General Helper you will be Responsible for effectively performing a variety of positions throughout the facility in a safe, effective, and accurate manner while following procedures and processes. Being a team player is essential since all tasks will require close collaboration with co-workers. The goal will be to ensure that production procedures will be carried on smoothly to maximize efficiency and profits.
Department: Production
Reports To: Team Leader
FLSA Status: Non- Exempt
Duties & Responsibilities:
● Clean all equipment properly and timely to ensure safe quality products
● Operate all clean in place (CIP) and clean out of place (COP) systems as necessary
● Clean machinery, facility structures such as racking, windows, walls and exterior of plant
● Assist machine operators in gathering production supplies, packaging materials and loading equipment, including dumping boxes
and lifting stacks of cardboard
● Assist in hand-packing and hand-stacking product/cases onto pallets
● Safely operate baler
● Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce quality products that meet regulatory and company requirements
● Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
● Other assigned duties as needed
Requirements:
● High school diploma or equivalent
● School beyond high school preferred
● 1-3 years of experience in production and/or manufacturing
● Physical ability to stand, bend, twist, stoop for up to 12 hours and lift up to 25 lbs.
● Ability to work during days, evenings, weekends, and holidays on a rotational basis
Skills and Competencies:
● Proven experience as a General Helper
● Understanding of production procedures
● Adherence to health and safety regulations (e.g., constant use of protective gear)
● Analytical skills
● Attention to detail
● Teamwork and communication skills
● Physical stamina and strength
Working Conditions:
● Ability to work in high altitude, greased unbalanced areas and/or confined spaces.
● Physical Ability and Demand: Must be able to lift, sit, stand or walk for a period of time. Tasks involve the ability to exert physical effort in sedentary to movement type work, but which may involve lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of minimal weight.
● Walking:Constantly for 12 hours
● Standing: Constantly for 12 hours
● Lifting: Occasionally 0-50 lbs.
● Pushing, Pulling, Twisting and Climbing: Occasionally