Production

Shifts:

7am-3:30pm 3pm-11:30pm 11pm-7:30am

Pay Rate:

$17.50/hr

Summary:

The key person in the operation and maintenance of a specific production process. They oversee the total operation of a specific product line is operated in a safe and quality conscious manner. Our goal is to build a good product with an emphasis on quality, safety and regulatory compliance and legality. Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Understands the operation of production machinery; assists with set-up and assembly; assists with production tasks as required Practices safety procedures Assists in the training employees in production procedures, safety guidelines and practices, quality control measures, and company policies and procedures Identifies potential problems in meeting deadlines and communicates issues to the Production Lead as required. Communicates maintenance concerns and follows company preventative maintenance schedule. Continuously investigates opportunities to increase efficiencies and reduce costs Participates in additional training as part of job development as necessary Inventory Management. Quality Control Member of the plant Safety Committee. Food Safety Responsibilities Ensure that all ingredients appear to be free from contamination Ensure that the scales used have been calibrated each morning Ensure the proper specifications are met with each product Verify that all records and all documents are complete

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred; and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Six-months to one year in a supervisory role in a production environment. Have a strong mechanical aptitude.

Language Ability:

Ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions from groups of managers and employees. Being bi-lingual in Spanish would be a plus.

Math Ability:

Ability to apply concepts of basic math.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations where only limited information exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Outlook and accounting software. The understanding of automated packing machines and its software.

Equipment:

Forklift Palletizing Equipment Bulk Mixing Equipment Packaging Equipment Grain Handling Equipment Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Job is performed in a production setting - can be very dusty, loud and subject to the outdoor climate seasonally #Lafayette