Chocolate-Packaging and Assembly Technician (B Shift)

DeKalb Health; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb Health is seeking a dedicated team member for food production operations at our Indiana facility. You will support production flow, work with a collaborative team, and operate production support equipment to ensure quality and safety standards are met.

The role requires ability to stand for long shifts, perform inspections, and maintain clean, sanitary conditions in a fast-paced environment. A High School Diploma or GED is required, with fluency in English and basic math skills being

Qualifications

• Must maintain sanitary conditions for Food Safety.
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must have basic math skills and be able to use a calculator.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support to maintain production flow in operational areas.
• Work cooperatively and effectively with team members.
• Operate and maintain production support equipment.

Skills

Sanitation

English literacy

Math basics

Weight measurement

Stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• Job Category Food Production
• Industry Manufacturing
• Employee Type Full Time

Description

UNDERSTANDING

This team member aligns seamlessly with our core values, they hold no ego, are accountable for keeping themselves safe and motivating others around them to do the same. They acknowledge individual and team mistakes as well as own them as opportunities for improvement. They work well with other team members and are able to follow procedures well maintaining a safe and clean work environment. They are able to adjust to the changing demands of operations to provide assistance where needed within operations.

SCOPE

This position reports to the specific operational Department in Operations. They support work activities in operational areas as needed. They also support other operational activities in other departments as directed by management

CORE VALUES

Our 5 Core Values are more than just words, they’re a way of life. We know that companies with a strong culture & a higher purpose perform better in the long run.

• Own It
• Hustle and Refuse to Settle
• Love People
• Act for the Greater Good
• Find a way

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide operational support to maintain production flow of operational work areas
• Works cooperatively and effectively with fellow team members
• Operate and maintain production support equipment
• Complete daily paperwork as required applying proper documentation practices
• Confirms and documents materials used in manufacturing processes
• Perform inspections of products for non-conforming conditions
• Correctly identify and label products
• Understand and adhere quality requirements
• Communicate effectively with team members, leaders, and supervisors
• Support and perform tasks related to startup, changeover, cleaning, and shutdown of work areas and equipment
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and ensure proper sanitation procedures are adhered to
• Interpret and adhere to all Standard Operating Procedures
• Comply with all company Quality, HACCP, GMP and Food Safety Standards
• Comply with all company safety policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to maintain sanitary conditions for Food Safety.
• Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must have basic math skills (with use of a calculator)
• Must be able to read and interpret weight scale readings and tape measures.
• Must be able to lift up-to 25 pounds consistently and 50 pounds on occasion.
• Must be able to stand for the duration of a 12-hour shift with applicable breaks.
• Regular and timely attendance

EDUCATION

• Must have a High School Diploma or a G.E.D.