Skilled Packaging Technician (SPT) at Biery Cheese… · Louisville

Title: Skilled Packaging Technician (SPT)

Classification: Hourly / Non-Exempt

Department: Operations

Direct Reports: No

Supervisor: Production Supervisor

Position Type: F/T

Benefits: Medical / Dental / Vision / Life Insurance / Disability / 401(k)

Position Summary:

The Skilled Packaging Technician (SPT) must comply with all plant GMP, SQF Quality and Safety, Food Safety and Bio-Security procedures. The SPT should be able to demonstrate the skills needed to perform every job function in their respective section. This will include the ability to operate all equipment to a proficient operational level. This position may also perform sanitation duties, as needed.

Typical positions filled by SPT’s are as follows; Slicer, Hayssen Operator and Material Handler.

Payrate and Shifts:

1st Shift: Monday - Friday 6:55am – 3:00pm Payrate: $21.00 per hour

2nd Shift: Monday - Friday 2:55pm – 11:00pm Payrate: $21.00 per hour; Shift differential $1.00

3rd Shift: Monday - Friday 10:55pm – 7:00am Payrate: $21.25 per hour; Shift differential $2.00

Occasional Mandatory OT including weekends

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Ability to safely operate all of the equipment/machines on the line in the most efficient manner.
• Have in-depth knowledge of E21 functions. Have the ability to track quantities per order, input lot numbers and start/stop work orders on time.
• Have a basic understanding of the vision system and how to change programs when needed.
• Responsible for completing all tracking sheets throughout shift accurately and in detail.
• (Downtime, Metal Detector, Line Checks, Redzone)
• Can track orders as you go and ensure you have enough cheese to complete orders without running out.
• Responsible that product is ran to specification ensuring the highest quality and help perform root cause analysis on all quality defects.
• Understand the equipment in the back of the line. Be able to use it on a daily basis and make adjustments when needed. (Robots, matrix, taper, labeler, scale)
• Operate forklift/high lift.
• Checks work orders and stages material according to demand for production lines. Ability to record tracking information from bulk cheese containers/LP’s to table placards.
• Ability to operate Swiss and 640 lifts to load respective machines.
• Ability to set up and operate Single Stages.
• Demonstrate the ability to perform the function of process/trim position.
• Checks correct recording on computer screens, in reports and documents, verifies accuracy of calculations.
• Assist in supporting a safe and healthy work environment for all personnel through consistent support of the company’s Safety Process.
• Participate/support the SQF program and assist in the development of the system and operational standards and corrective actions.
• Understanding of all plant GMP’s.
• Perform routine quality checks.
• Hold yourself and team members accountable.
• Makes verbal reports to Section Leader and provides spoken information about a problem or issue.
• Participate in 5Y methodology.
• Ability to record tracking information from bulk cheese containers/LP’s to table placards.
• Fill-in for other personnel per production needs.
• Also required to perform all PT1 and PT2 duties as needed.
• Additional duties and/or projects may be assigned.
• Available to work overtime, as needed.

Requirements:

• Able to demonstrate the skills needed to perform job description.
• Able to maintain skillset
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Ability to deliver outstanding results.
• Demonstrate reliability and good work ethics, quality work performance, pay attention to detail, and maintain a good working relationship with all other departments.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Ability to multitask and work in a team oriented fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to grow with the organization.
• Ability to exercise considerable judgment and be able to identify and solve problems.
• Maintain attendance

Commitment to Food Safety:

Biery Cheese will continuously train our team members in food safety, food quality and maintaining regulatory requirements. Biery Cheese team members will be encouraged to improve their work process to produce/ packaged at the highest quality under the guides of food safety and quality.

Our team members are to conduct themselves appropriately while at Biery Cheese and manage the production area in a safe manner to avoid injury to themselves or co-workers.

Work Environment:

The work environment involves moderate risks or discomforts which may require special safety precautions working around moving machines in production facilities, protective clothing or gear such as goggles, gloves and shoes may be required. May be able to work in a cold environment.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.
• Ability to use hands/arms to reach, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls.
• Ability to work in multiple areas of the plant and may be exposed to wet and humid conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Ability to use distant and peripheral vision, identify and distinguish colors, and adjust focus.
• May work near moving mechanical parts, high and/or confining places.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.