Job Description
Position Title: Lead Production worker
Location: Edison, NJ 08817
Duration: 2 Months
Schedule:
- First Shift, Mon Fri (Start: 7:00 AM)
- Second Shift, Mon Fri (Start: 3:20 PM)
Purpose:
- The Lead Production worker is responsible for the smooth operation and coordinates the day-to-day work for their lines, satisfying production needs, and maintaining consistent levels of service.
- Responsible for ensuring operational compliance to all food safety policies and procedures including SQF requirements.
- Takes care of mixing and roasting , ensuring compliance with QC and safety and trains other workers as needed.
Job Responsibilities:
- Responsible for Machine set-up, pre-operational checks for sanitary conditions and clean up when necessary, i.e. allergen,
- Perform quality checks as per SOPs.
- Observe for product defects: broken packaging, open seals, fill levels (over/under).
- Oversee the entire line and the support staff i.e. Packers and Dumpers and provide direction to satisfy production needs.
- Assist in the cleaning of machines and production equipment in accordance to SQF requirements.
- Inform supervisors of faulty equipment in need of maintenance; adjustments/repairs.
- Safe operation of equipment and safety of line associates while working with the equipment.
- Follow HACCP principles and Good Manufacturing Practices. Comply with Food and Personal safety procedures, Company Policies, and regulations.
- Performs other relevant job duties as required.
Secondary functions and basic Duties:
- Perform all functions of a Production Worker I and Lead classifications, including pack, seal, and vacuum pack cases, load hopper, place cardboard into bailer, take the garbage out to compactor, label cartons, and stack pallets.
- Counts and inspects packages while filling cartons.
- Setup and load case erector.
- Separates rework product back into the hopper.
- Checks raw material to items being packed to make sure it is correct.
- Completes safety checklist for lift equipment.
Job Requirements :
- Education/ Certifications: (Required & Preferred)
- High School Diploma/GED and/or equivalent related experience
Experience:
- Experience in a food or related Manufacturing Production environment preferred
- Experience in operating a Form, Fill, Seal packaging machine. Either Vertical or Horizontal.
- 1-2 years running or setting up packaging machines
Knowledge:
- Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
- Understands Safety guidelines
- Knowledge of applicable production management system (prod)
- Knowledge of HACCP, SQF, ISO, QS Guidelines and Procedures
Skills/ Abilities:
- Able to work in an environment containing Tree Nuts, Peanuts, Soy, Wheat, and Milk
- Requires the ability to read, write, and perform basic arithmetic computations.
- Requires dexterity, basic mechanical reasoning, problem-solving, and the ability to learn.
- Good verbal and interpersonal skills.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area that promotes safety and efficiency.
- The ability to function as an individual requiring minimal supervision
- Team Engagement; Ability to work in cross-functional teams
- Perform repetitive motions throughout shift such as push/pull/lift, bend continuously throughout the shift, lift up to 50 pounds, and be able to climb stairs or step up onto a platform several times throughout the shift.
- Ability to stand for a long period of time (duration of the shift (8 hours +).
Job Tags
Shift work, Day shift,