Line Associate 2ND Shift

Baxters North America Inc; East Bernstadt (KY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Baxters North America Inc. seeks a Line Associate – Assembly for the 2nd shift in East Bernstadt, KY. Responsibilities include assembling components for meal packaging, performing on-line visual inspections, and ensuring correct item sequences per menu specs.

Candidate should have a High School Diploma or GED and be prepared to perform repetitive tasks with dexterity in a production environment. Training is provided according to the register.

Qualifications

• Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words.
• Ability to add/subtract two-digit numbers and multiply/divide by 10s and 100s.
• Ability to recognize similarities and differences between words and numbers.

Responsibilities

• Inspect products for correct names, codes, dates and leaks.
• Assemble products according to menu specifications.
• Seal bags and verify proper seals.
• Package assembled products and prepare for final assembly.
• Assist QA, MPC and Final Assembly with delivery of items to be inspected.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic reading

Basic math

Manual dexterity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Line Associate 2ND Shift

Full Time Production East Bernstadt, KY, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 2284

Job Title: Line Associate – Assembly

Department: Manufacturing

Reports To: Production Supervisor

Direct Reports: No

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/Hourly

EEO Class: Labors and Helpers

SUMMARY OF JOB

Reports to the corresponding team leader and assembles components for the packaging of meals or accessory products for production.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Product inspections

• Verify correct product names, codes, and dates are used; then placed on current menu.


• To prevent defects the employee will assist in the on-line visual inspection.


• Inspect for leaks and broken packages.


• Prior to assembly, ensure all components of the accessory packs are accounted for.

Assembling of product

• Must be able to maintain line speeds with repetitive gripping, grabbing and placing of items into bags, boxes, etc.


• Stack all items and insert on menu bag using the correct order.


• Ensure all menu items, accessories, and components are assembled according to menu specifications.


• Prepare menu bags for sealing and boxing.

Sealing

• Receive menu bags to inspect for correct placing of products and components.


• Verify correct menu bag to make sure proper codes and dates are being used.


• Placed bags through sealing machine.


• Inspect proper sealing, looking for defects on the seals.

Package of Assembled Product

• Receive assembled and sealed menu bags then place them in proper container.


• Inspect seal on bagging and product. Looking for breaks, leaks, or other defects.


• Insert correct menu bags in container, and move container to final assembly.


• Assist QA, MPC and Final Assembly with delivery of items to be inspected.


• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED (General Education Degree) equivalent preferred.

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 a limited number of two and three syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out simple one or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

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 must have the ability to lift 2.5 to 7 pounds repetatively and is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, 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 walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.

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 regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is sometimes exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is frequently exposed to extreme cold, extreme heat, and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and potential exposure to sulphuric acid (electric battery), potential exposure to carbon monoxide from propane fueled forklift. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.