Kitting Associate

Position Summary:
The goal of this position is to safely and accurately weigh out amounts of raw ingredients from inventory, according to written work order instructions, and stage them for the next production step. This role is responsible for complying with all applicable food safety, quality, and human safety programs, policies, and regulatory requirements at all times.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work safely and efficiently in accordance with all company defined policies and department specific standard operating procedures 

• Understand and comply with the company food safety & quality program, human safety program, and all other regulatory requirements to ensure the safe production of food.
• Weigh out the correct amounts and clearly mark bags with the work order number, Item number, lot number, and weight of product.
• Accurately and legibly label each work order with bin locations and lot numbers for all ingredients used.
• Bring to the attention of the Team Lead, Supervisor, or Planner any material quantity and/or quality issues that could cause production downtime.
• Operate the forklift assigned to the department in a safe manner.

The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this position.  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed in this description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons .

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Able to perform basic math. A calculator is provided.

• Organized with a strong attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and within a team.

• Possess strong written and oral communication skills.

Education and Experience, Required:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Travel Required:  

• None 

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment /Hazards:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This position occasionally works with hazardous substances and/or processes. Strict adherence to company defined Hazard Control policies and procedures are a condition of employment.  

EEO: RHC provides equal opportunity in our employment practices to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military status or any other legally protected class.