Production/Packaging Helper - Alpha - Line 2C - 7:00pm - 7:30pm

Working under general supervision, the Production Helper will take pride and ownership in his/her work and is willing to accept total responsibility for the performance of their duties. The Production Helper will help to ensure that product meets specifications and that all materials necessary for production are available and ready for use. Employees in this position may interact with a supervisor daily to receive guidance and feedback. Some non-routine activities may require a supervisor’s advance approval, but routine decisions within the general scope of the role may be made independently. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Observes conveyors and production machine operation to prevent jams, dislodges jams while following all safety procedures. Removes filled cases from discharge end of machine, placing them on pallets and conveyors. Inspects product for damage or for conformity to specifications and escalates as needed. Assists in the process of sealing, labeling, and printing containers. Monitors consumable levels such as packages, boxes, and labels, and replaces as needed. Monitors packages to ensure all information is printed appropriately. Move materials or other items between machines or departments as required. Opens and loads bags or boxes of ingredients into mixers, hoppers, or feeders as required. Starts or stops conveyors by pressing buttons on a control panel. Stacks and organizes necessary production materials to prevent unforeseen downtime. Monitors ingredient levels for production and refills when required. Maintains log sheets as required for Quality Assurance. Reports equipment problems to Supervisor and maintenance personnel. Maintains work area and tools in accordance with 5S standards. Assists in training new employees or employees who change job classifications. Performs sanitation duties on machinery in accordance with cleaning schedule. Maintain a high level of sanitation and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s). Promotes safety in the work area by understanding and following safety procedures and reporting all accidents in a timely manner. Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of this role. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience Required – High school diploma, or GED equivalent. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals written in English. Ability to write routine quality assurance reports and correspondence in English. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measurement using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Preferred – 1-3 years food production experience. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, taste, or smell. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 - 25 pounds, and occasionally more than 50 pounds with assistance from co‑worker and/or mechanic devices. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT While performing the duties of this job, employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. Occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee will be handling items that may be very hot. Noise level is usually moderate. Must be available to work overtime, nights, weekends, and Holidays. King's Hawaiian is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our ohana. #J-18808-Ljbffr King's Hawaiian Bakery Southeast, Inc