Production General Technician - 3rd Shift

Red Gold, Inc.; Orestes (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Gold, Inc. in Indiana is hiring a production worker to support floor crews and ensure efficient operation on the line. The role requires basic math, reading and writing, and the ability to follow instructions and work with others.

You will handle various duties such as paste delivery, seamer operation, and equipment learning, with overtime possible to meet Fresh Pack needs. The position emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must understand basic instructions and perform manual tasks.
• Strong communication and attention to detail.
• Able to work with others and adapt to changing duties.
• Willing to learn multiple processing equipment.
• Reliable and able to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties such as paste delivery, utility, seamer operation as directed.
• Clean and sweep floors during downtime.
• Keep work area neat and orderly.
• Learn and perform all required production functions.
• Work as a team with crew and plant staff.
• Follow GMPs and safety rules.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Learn multiple equipment

Reading & writing

Pressure handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Red Gold employees are truly a component of the company's success in the market. Their ability to support fellow employees and departments provides the foundation for company greatness and supports one of our guiding principles that our people are our most valuable resource. This position is responsible for providing assistance to production floor crews. 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform responsibilities as paste delivery, utility, seamer operator, relief, depalletizer, diced tomato pumping, ingredient weighing, etc. as directed by supervisor
• During periods of downtime, clean and/or sweep floor
• Keep area neat and orderly
• Be knowledgeable of all job functions related to production
• Work as a team player with members of the crew and others in the plant
• Adhere to all Red Gold policies, rules and regulations, including GMP's and safety

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma, General Educational Development Diploma (GED) or equivalent experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Must be able to understand and carry out basic instructions while performing manual labor related tasks.
• Must be able to successfully use basic, math, writing, and reading skills necessary to complete the required paperwork and projects.
• Good Communication Skills
• Accurate
• Detail oriented
• Able to handle pressure
• Team oriented
• Able to work well with others
• Multi-task oriented
• Must be willing to learn and operate multiple pieces of equipment throughout processing
• Able to work 45-60 hours/week with occasional overtime to cover for absenteeism and Fresh Pack requirements
• Go over the operating equipment, work processes, quality standards, and safety procedures related to the position
• Must be trainable to do all jobs in the processing area

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct: None

Indirect: None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• To perform this job successfully, the physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee
• 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 sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle and feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear
• The employee may occasionally be required to crouch
• The employee may occasionally lift items as heavy as 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities may include the employee's ability to see near and far distances

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

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.