Production Team Member

Job Description

Job Description

OVERVIEW 

Performs duties to support the flow of product down the production line in multiple work centers, ensuring a quality product (as defined by Peterson Farms quality standards) is shipped to the customer per product orders and other customer and company requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND RESULTS

• Distributes bags of product evenly on conveyor belt in preparation for bulk packaging.
• Verifies bags of product are sealed, contain appropriate air pressure and are accurately date coded for shipment to customer.  Make appropriate notifications if bagged and/or boxed product is out of specifications or equipment is not functioning properly.
• Ensures product is packet in the appropriate box based on customer requirements.
• Reports carton defects to appropriate individual(s).
• Ensures boxed product are correctly sealed, accurately date coded, and properly marked after passing through printer.  Changes tape on box machine as necessary to ensure continuous flow of product.
• Counts and records bags of product that pass through the pick packer operation.  Tracks and records quantities of all commodities processed through the plant during shift.
• Sort product as it crosses over the sorting belt, removing all defective product as defined by company quality standards.
• Report any material/product inconsistencies per company quality standards.
• Rotates through multiple work centers and provides breaks to other members on the team to ensure continuous flow of product through the plant.
• Works within and maintains specified quality standards to ensure a quality product is shipped to all customers.  Makes appropriate notifications when quality standards are out of specification to ensure timely corrective actions are implemented.
• Communicates with various levels of the organization (supervisors, quality technicians, quality managers) to ensure a quality product is being produced in the most efficient, safe manner.
• Maintains safety and cleanliness of work area by performing various housekeeping duties, including following Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Plant rules.
• May be involved in continuous improvement efforts.
• Completes appropriate paperwork.
• Meets daily production requirements.
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred 

Work Experience

• One year manufacturing experience desirable

Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to read, interpret and follow written job instructions.
• Ability to follow and comply with quality standards.
• Ability to comprehend and comply with GMP rules and Food Safety guidelines.
• May be required to obtain and maintain valid hi-lo license.
• Ability to work as contributing member within the team.
• Ability to frequently lift/move material weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to operate a PC (keyboard/mouse).

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None