Line Puller - 1st Shift

Line Puller - 1st Shift Mishawaka, IN Job Details Full-time $17.50 an hour 23 hours ago Qualifications Food safety management Quality assurance within food and beverage industry Safety standards in production Production inventory management English GMP Forklift Industrial equipment troubleshooting Sanitation procedures Pallet wrapping Quality control documentation Continuous improvement Manufacturing Clean workspace maintenance Manufacturing company experience Entry level

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Line Puller Location:

Mishawaka, IN Department:

Shipping Job Type:

Hourly About United Petfood:

United Petfood is a private label producer of high-quality dry & wet pet food, biscuits and snacks. We are a Belgian family business with 25 high-tech pet kitchens in Europe and the US. Joining us, means joining an international, passionate and driven team with one common goal: a healthy planet filled with healthy pets! But it doesn't stop there: we truly care about building encouraging, supportive, long-lasting partnerships, both inside as well as outside of our fast-growing family company. By only working with the very best ingredients and most innovative technology available, we ensure a spot in which you can grow, bloom and make thousands of pets happy worldwide!

Check out our website at:

United Petfood Producers USA, Inc.

Position Summary:

The Line Puller moves finished pallets to designated "hold" area and insures proper assortment of packaging materials for production runs.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Communicate with Warehouse and Production supervisor regarding packaging required for daily production runs and insure appropriate inventory levels are maintained throughout the day. Using stand-up and sit down forklifts, deliver packaging to plant lines. Using stand-up and sit down forklifts, remove loaded pallets from production line to warehouse for compliance with positive release program. Supply packaging material to line as needed and maintains pallet supplies in building. Complete all required documentation with accuracy. Advise Warehouse and Production Managers when packaging inventories are low. May be required to fill in for DC Tech. Advise appropriate leads of any unsafe conditions in both plant and warehouse areas. Able to troubleshoot some equipment issues and advise maintenance of needed repairs or preventive care. Responsible for continuous improvement ideas and implementation in assigned area. Follow and maintain GMP standards at all times. Participate and assist in yearly inventory process. Follow and hold others accountable for following all company Good Manufacturing Practices. Maintain a clean work area and participate in warehouse sanitation tasks. Other duties as directed by the supervisor.

Workplace Safety:

Completes safety system documentation and verifies compliance to program standards. Reports deviations to Supervisor. Participates in mandatory safety trainings and adheres to all safety policies Required to report all safety issues, near misses, and injuries

Quality & Food Safety:

Completes quality & food safety system documentation and verifies compliance to program standards. Reports deviations to Supervisor. Participates in mandatory food safety and quality training program requirements Preserves the integrity of the BRC system through adherence to the policies and procedures outlined. Takes actions necessary to resolve food safety and quality system deficiencies Required to report food safety and quality system failures and take actions necessary to preserve the BRC system.

Position Requirements:

Able to demonstrate skill operating forklift equipment; obtain or hold certification. Ability to operate stretch wrap machine. Work well within a team environment. Communicate well verbally and in writing using the English language. Ability to lift a minimum of 50lbs consistently throughout shift. Tolerance for both hot and cold environment. Prior experience working in a manufacturing environment desirable. Ability to understand and carry out instructions.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

United Petfood Producers USA Inc. is an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.