Job Location : Merrillville,IN, USA
UNDERSTANDING
Team Members are essential to manufacturing and processing confectionery products. Through training and development, they maintain and operate multiple pieces of automated production machinery. Simply stated, they inspect, start, stop, adjust, clean, sanitize and shut down production related equipment as required. This team member aligns seamlessly with our core values, they hold no ego, are accountable for keeping themselves safe and motivating others around them to do the same. They acknowledge individual and team mistakes as well as own them as opportunities for improvement.
SCOPE
This position reports to the Gummi Department in Gummi Operations. They support work activities in Gummi Operations areas as needed. They also support other operational activities in other departments as directed by management.
CORE VALUES
Our 5 Core Values are more than just words, they're a way of life. We know that companies with a strong culture & a higher purpose perform better in the long run.
* Own It
* Hustle and Refuse to Settle
* Love People
* Act for the Greater Good
* Find a way
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Operate and maintain production equipment for the processing and manufacturing of food products
* Escalate Safety, Quality, and Productivity issues
* Execute tasks to production schedules and plans
* Perform equipment changes and sanitary activities to company standards
* Handle, maintain, and use food products, ingredients, utensils, containers, and equipment to food safety requirements and company standards
* Monitor and report product quality
* Label and protect products from contamination
* Monitor and report Non-Conforming Food Production and Equipment Conditions
* Follow production tasks in sequence as provided by a supervisor or manager
* Partner with Quality Control and Research and Development on projects
* Suggest and participate in continuous improvement activities
* Train and operate material handling equipment
* Mentor/train fellow team members on proper standards and procedures
* Complete production documentation
* Complete production reporting in business systems
* Comply with HACCP, GMP and Food Safety Standards
* Interpret and adhere to all Production Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's)
* Meet daily production KPI's and Objectives
* Other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
* Must be able to maintain sanitary conditions for Food Safety.
* Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English.
* Must have basic math skills (with use of a calculator)
* Must be able to read and interpret weight scale readings and tape measures.
* Must be able to lift up-to 25 pounds consistently and 50 pounds on occasion.
* Must be able to stand for the duration of a 12-hour shift with applicable breaks.
* Must be able to pass post-offer drug screen, criminal background check and essential functions screening.
EDUCATION
* Must have a High School Diploma or a G.E.D.
BENEFITS
* Company Paid Medical Insurance (For employee and dependent children)
* Dental Benefit
* Vision Benefits
* Paid Time Off/Paid Holidays/Wellness Days/World's Best Day
* Shift Differential/Weekend Premium
* Company Paid Parental Leave
* Disability Coverage
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* 401(k) Match
* Company Events/Employee Luncheons
* Store Discount