1st shift Can Line - Paste Delivery

Ultipro; Geneva (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The position is responsible for blending tomato paste with water using a paste extractor and ribbon blender to meet product specifications. The role requires adherence to quality standards, GMPs, and safety policies in a food production environment. Tasks may be added or changed by management as needed.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, basic math and writing skills, and be able to work as part of a team in a fast-paced plant setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Must understand and carry out instructions while performing manual labor.
• Basic math and writing skills for required paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Enter paste bin info into inventory and account for each bin used.
• Empty tomato paste into ribbon blender and transfer to paste tank.
• Follow instructions to meet desired brix standards.
• Open lids on paste bins to prepare for blending.
• Keep records on paste pumper sheets and account for bins used.
• Keep extractor and work areas clean; maintain GMPs and safety.
• Break down wooden bins and tag with supplier paper.
• Notify cooks of supplier or procedural changes.
• Sweep warehouse #4 and maintain cleanliness.
• Work as a team with crew and plant staff.

Skills

Good communication

Accuracy

Detail oriented

Pressure handling

Team player

Multi-tasking

HMI operation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

This position is responsible for providing the cook room with a blend of tomato paste and water which has been mixed to specification. The machinery utilized is a paste extractor and ribbon blender. This position must adhere to all quality standards. Due to the dynamic nature of our business, duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.

Principle Accountabilities

• Enter paste bin info into inventory. Account for each bin of paste used correctly
• Empty tomato paste into the ribbon blender using the paste extractor and transfer to the proper paste tank
• Operators must follow instructions to achieve desired brix standards
• Open lids on paste bins to prepare for blending
• Keep proper records on paste pumper sheets and account for all bins used
• Keep extractor and areas clean at all times
• Break down wooden bins and stack wood. Tag with appropriate supplier paper
• Notify cook operators of any paste supplier changes or procedural changes
• Sweep warehouse #4
• Adhere to all Red Gold policies, rules, and regulations, including GMP's and safety
• Work as a team player with members of the crew and others in the plant

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma, General Educational Development Diploma (GED) or equivalent experience
• Must be able to understand and carry out instructions while performing manual labor related tasks
• Must be able to successfully use basic math and writing skills necessary to complete the required paperwork

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Good Communication Skills
• Accurate
• Detail oriented
• Able to handle pressure
• Able to work well with others
• Multi-task oriented
• On the Job Training regarding the operating equipment, work processes, quality standards, and safety procedures related to the position. Also HMI screen operation

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct: None

Indirect: None

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Sitting-to complete a task at lower levels
• Standing-to complete most all tasks
• Climbing-to get to parts department, when using ladder, on equipment
• Reaching-to perform activities, to get tools out of toolbox
• Kneeling-to perform work activities at low levels
• Crawling-to perform work activities under equipment
• Bending/stooping-to pick up tools or parts, to perform work tasks at lower levels or inside a machine
• Twisting-to perform work activities
• Pinch-to use tools, to manipulate wires
• Grasping/handling- using tools, manipulating parts
• Must be able to climb stairs and ladders
• Must be able to operate basic electrical switches
• Must be able to operate a forklift
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds on a regular basis

Job Competencies

• Ethics/ Integrity/ Trust
• Attitude and Commitment
• Diversity
• Customer Service
• Company Engagement
• Quality

Other

• Responsible for monitoring, record keeping and taking appropriate actions for specific Food Safety Plan and Food Quality Plan and pre requisite program requirements.
• Responsible to report food safety and quality issues to management.

Enthusiastic

Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Growth Opportunities

Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Flexibility

Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Self-Starter

Inspired to perform without outside help

Work-Life Balance

Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

Job Security

Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe

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