POSITION SUMMARY:

Direct and coordinate efforts of the production personnel in their area of responsibility by supporting, planning, organizing and controlling production with a goal of increasing efficiency, quality and productivity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Day shift - Mon-Thur, 600am-430pm

• Arrive to work on time and work during scheduled hours, working additional overtime as needed.

• Follow all written procedures. Report discrepancies in procedures (SOP’s, DHR’s, etc.) to the Area Supervisor.

• Maintain good personal hygiene. Wear designated uniform maintained in good condition.

• Wear Personal Protective Equipment as required. Refer to job specific job Safety Analysis.

• Perform all work activities in a safe manner. Maintain a safe and clutter free work area. Clean up all spills immediately.

• Listen to, follow and relay written and verbal instructions in English.

• Report property damage and /or safety hazards to the Supervisor, Human Resources, Safety Specialist or Senior Management immediately.

• Document accurately and check personal work for quality and compliance.

• Efficiently and safely operate assigned machinery. Perform simple maintenance and report malfunctioning equipment immediately to Supervisor or Lead.

• Demonstrate job functions to coworkers as needed.

• Continuously monitor product for defects.

• Assist with inventory process as requested.

• Work cooperatively and efficiently with coworkers in all departments with little supervision to achieve team, department and company goals.

• Efficiently and safely operate assigned machinery. Perform simple maintenance and make necessary adjustments.

• Maintain a clean and organized work area. This includes all assigned equipment.

• Accurately dispense required additives to media and properly perform technique of getting pH balance as needed.

• Package products as required.

• Complete production assignments in a timely manner and in accordance with departmental schedules.

• Obtain correct materials for operation needs from warehouse or staging area.

• Read, understand and complete required documentation. All paperwork shall be accurately and neatly completed in accordance with established policies and procedures.

• Responsible for insuring the safe and proper performance of procedures associated with the production line you are working on.

• Organize production flow, making sure that materials are available, estimating progress of line, and scheduling breaks while corresponding to production time schedule.

• Do document review and production checks on your work.

• Maintain a disciplined environment and enforce departmental and company policies.

• Investigate and remedy, when possible, production failures.

• Set up and adjust machine to run a variety of sizes and types using tools to adjust machine.

• Help to maintain quality assurance on your position at all times.

• Sign off on DHR’s in proper places and fill in pertinent information in accordance to SOP’s.

• Comply with all company personnel policies.

In addition, other duties may be assigned as the need arises.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate, both written and verbally, using the English language.

• Must be able to comprehend and follow both written and/or verbal English communications.

• Must be able to perform basic math.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and push/pull up to 600 lbs wheeled kettles.

• Stand for sustained periods of time, approximately 10 hours a day.

• Ability to see and distinguish colors.

This position has not been approved for Relocation Assistance.