Cook 1 (Prep) 2nd Shift

Baxters North America Inc; East Bernstadt (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baxters North America Inc. in East Bernstadt, KY is seeking a Cook 1 (Prep) for the 2nd shift to help ensure the quality and proper batching of all food products produced on site.

You will work under supervision, follow GMPs and PPE requirements, and perform essential duties including weighing ingredients, operating equipment, and supporting production goals with safety in mind.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must meet required job specific training.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions.
• Basic math skills required.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment in four batching areas.
• Weigh ingredients into industrial containers.
• Follow GMPs and PPE requirements.
• Maintain productivity and safety standards.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team communication

Basic math

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Cook 1 (Prep) 2nd Shift

Full Time Production East Bernstadt, KY, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2287

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To ensure the quality and integrity of each batch of food. Reports directly to the Batch Room Supervisor and is responsible for completing all duties and tasks assigned to them before their normal work shift ends.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

• Obey GMP’s and PPE’s for production areas.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for completing all duties and tasks assigned to him/her before his/her normal work shift ends. Signs off on safety commitments.

• Demonstrate capability to learn procedures for all products and operate equipment in all four batching areas. Must be able to perform the primary responsibilities and general requirements of other jobs in the department.
• With the use of proper equipment, transport pallets up to 2,500 pounds. Repetitively move and lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Work in a cool/damp area with an ambient temperature up to 90ºF.
• Effective communication with other team members.
• Maintain productivity rates required throughout department.
• Ability to accurately weigh ingredients into industrial containers.
• Safe and efficient use of appropriate tools and safety equipment as required, including hair nets, ear plugs, smocks, gloves, and steel-toed boots.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Prefer relative experience within last 3 years.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED (General Education Degree).

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job assignment an individual must meet the required job specific training located in the Training Register.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Basic math skills.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold, extreme heat, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.