3rd Shift - Ingredient Handler

Red Gold, Inc.; Geneva (IN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Gold, Inc. is seeking an Ingredient Handler to supply ingredients to the cook room and mix deck, operate liquefier and related pumping equipment, and maintain accurate ingredient records.

The role emphasizes safe operation, adherence to product specifications, and timely handling of containers and waste according to manufacturing standards. Qualification requires reading/writing English and completion of on-the-job training for listed equipment and safety protocols, with a focus on quality

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and write English as required.

Responsibilities

• Must have a working knowledge of product/paste pumping equipment, snorkel equipment, Bredo mixer and can opener in order to operate safely and efficiently.
• Must be able to operate and understand scales to properly weigh out ingredients according to manufacturing standards.
• Follow manufacturing specification/batching guidelines for each product ran
• Report all quality issues or batching irregularities to a supervisor or Quality Assurance
• Must be able to maintain accurate usage and receiving records
• Follow paste snorkel procedures and understand Brix Dilution scale
• Monitor paste holding tanks and fill with paste as directed

Education

High School (preferred)

Tools

Bredo operation

Floor scale operation

Product pump and control panel

Can opener operations

Paste snorkel procedure

Brix Dilution scale

Forklift school

HACCP training

Job description

Job Title: Ingredient Handler

Reports to: Production Supervisor

Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Job Code: 15200

JOB SUMMARY

To supply ingredients to the cook room and mix deck from liquefier and/or product/paste pumping equipment areas. This area is determined by product being run. To break down and store empty containers or dispose of if needed. Operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner. Maintain specifications of ingredients determined by the product need. Breakdown and store empty containers or dispose of them as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must have a working knowledge of product/paste pumping equipment, snorkel equipment, Bredo mixer and can opener in order to operate safely and efficiently
• Must be able to operate and understand scales to properly weigh out ingredients according to manufacturing standards
• Follow manufacturing specification/batching guidelines for each product ran
• Report all quality issues or batching irregularities to a supervisor or Quality Assurance
• Must be able to maintain accurate usage and receiving records
• Follow paste snorkel procedures and understand Brix Dilution scale
• Monitor paste holding tanks and fill with paste as directed

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Must be able to read and write English as required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

On the job training:

• Bredo operation - 1 day
• Floor scale operation - hour
• Product pump and control panel - 1 day/per snorkel and hoist as required
• Quality issues or irregularities - on going
• Stacking and banding boxes - 5 hours
• Record retention - 1 day
• Can opener operations - 1 day, as required
• Paste snorkel procedure and Brix Dilution scale - 6 to 8 hours
• Must complete Red Gold, Inc. forklift school
• HACCP training by HACCP coordinator

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
• Walking
• 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
• Squatting
• 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
• Carry ingredients (in silver bucket) from scale to blue barrel, 36 pounds
• Lift bag of citric acid from skid to storage container, 50 pounds
• Lift salad oil (in a bucket) from scale to blue barrel, 8 pounds
• Push bin with citric acid, up to minimal force needed to push cart
• Lift box of ingredients from skid to work area, varies 25-50 pounds
• Move barrel of jalapeno from skid to skid, 200 pounds
• Move barrel of onions from skid to a platform in work area, 150 pounds
• Lift box of peppers, 20 pounds
• Use pallet jack to move skids of product, force required to use pallet jack is moderate
• Lift box of mushrooms from skid to barrel of ingredients, 20 pounds
• Carry box of mushrooms from skid to barrel of ingredients, 20 pounds

JOB COMPETENCIES

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

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.

Behaviors

• Loyal - Shows firm and constant support to a cause
• Thought Provoking - Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
• Leader - Inspires teammates to follow them
• Innovative - Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
• Functional Expert - Considered a thought leader on a subject
• Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated - Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Enthusiastic - Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Team Player - Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

• Goal Completion - Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Self-Starter - Inspired to perform without outside help
• Peer Recognition - Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers
• Growth Opportunities - Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
• Entrepreneurial Spirit - Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business
• Ability to Make an Impact - Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
• Flexibility - Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
• 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
• Financial - Inspired to perform well by monetary reimbursement

Education

• High School (preferred)

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