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Production Seamer

• 3rd Shift Red Gold, Inc.

United States, Indiana, Orestes 120 West Oak Street (Show on map) Sep 07, 2026

Description

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for operating the filler/seamer. This machine fills empty cans with tomato product and places the end on the can. The operator is responsible for all quality attributes of this process. 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

Operate the filler / seamer at maximum efficiency

Understand greasing of the machine

Communicate effectively with the Quality Assurance technician assigned to the line

Record all downtime on report

Verify correct temperature on filler bowl Taylor chart each hour

Record shift efficiency on the production board

Calculate hourly efficiency and record on report

Inspect a sample can for defects each hour as well verify correct can code

Transfer end tickets to the utility or general labor so they can take to the Depalletizer operator

Be able to startup and shutdown / clean the filler / seamer

Keep area neat and clean

Inspect all lids before placing them in the magazine and report the number of dirty or damaged ends to your supervisor

Adhere to all Red Gold policies, rules and regulations, including GMP's and safety

Work as a team player with members of the crew and others in the plant

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

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

Must be able to understand and carry out instructions while performing manual labor related tasks

Must be able to successfully use basic math and writing skills necessary to complete the required paperwork

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Good Communication Skills

Accurate

Detail oriented

Able to handle pressure

Able to work well with others

Multi-task oriented

On the job training regarding the operating equipment, work processes, quality standards, and safety procedures related to the position

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct:

None Indirect:

None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

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
  Grasping/handling
• using tools, manipulating parts
  Lifting reams of lids from pallet, 14 pounds
  Carrying reams of lids to seamer, 14 pounds
  Pulling trash to dumpster, minimal force required to pushcart
  Lift trash can to put trash into dumpster, minimal force required to pushcart
  Pushing cart to baler, minimal force required to push bin
  Must be able to climb stairs and ladders
  Must be able to operate basic electrical switches
  Must be able to occasionally handle wood pallets and end sleeves (up to 80 pounds)
  Must be able to place lids into the magazine fast enough to avoid running out and shutting down the line
  Able to work a flexible work schedule

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 prerequisite 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.

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