Cook

Position Overview

Observe all Pennant Ingredients GMP’s, SOP’s and standards.  Operate manual , automatic and or material handling equipment, safely and efficiently, while maintaining high quality standards that meet or exceed Pennant and customer requirements.

Primary Responsibilities

• Learns, understands, and follows safe operating procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Follows established SOPs to ensures product quality standards are met.
• Performs all tasks and duties required to ensure production and efficiency standards are met.
• Assists in other areas in production as needed.
• Performs lifting, carrying, and pushing up to 50 to 100 pounds regularly and stands for extended periods of time.
• Reports all general safety, quality, sanitation, and maintenance issues to Production Supervisor
• Maintains clean and sanitary work areas, machinery, and equipment.
• Communicates with supervisors and co-workers all information relevant to the manufacturing process.
• Ensures the proper set-up for the next shift and communicates with next shift.
• Overtime hours may be required based on work demand.  Employee must be flexible with these hours.

Prior Knowledge/Experience

• Ability to lift, carry, and/or push up to 50 to 100 pounds consistently.

• Attention to detail, including tracking of batch codes, use of recipes, and following instructions.

• Must demonstrate the ability to communicate both orally and in written form in English.
• Prior food production experience preferred, but not required.
• HS Diploma or GED preferred

Work Environment

• Manufacturing environment – large equipment, noisy, busy, can be dusty or damp.
• Use of PPE required (provided) – safety glasses, ear plugs/muffs, company uniform, hairnets and safety shoes.
• Additional PPE including bump caps and dust masks required for some duties.
• Standing, walking, lifting, cutting, climbing stairs and ladders for extended periods of time.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Use of electronic production equipment, including reading and manipulating touch screen monitors.
• Some duties require working outside in Rochester weather.

General Safety Responsibility Statements (Essential)

• Actively participate in all required safety training and adhere to company health and safety policies.
• Maintain a safe work environment by identifying and reporting potential hazards or unsafe conditions immediately to a supervisor.
• Properly use and maintain required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), tools, and equipment.
• Safety is everyone’s responsibility; all employees are expected to act in a safe manner at all times to prevent incidents.
• Comply with all local, state, and federal regulations, as well as company-specific safety procedures (e.g., JHA, Lockout/Tagout).
• Operate heavy machinery and equipment safely, ensuring all safety guards are in place and functional.
• Maintain a safe, ergonomic workspace, including attending, and participating in safety drills and emergency evacuation training.

QA

• Possesses a thorough knowledge of industry standards and best practices.
• Produces high-quality, accurate work with strong attention to detail.
• Exhibits high levels of integrity, dependability, and trustworthiness.
• Maintains a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism.

Compensation

• Hourly compensation for this position is based on skills and experience, ranging from $18.00 to $19.00