Job Description:

This Position requires general knowledge of all jobs within the operating area. The General Laborer / production / sanitation fills in for employees who are on vacation, breaks or otherwise need assistance/ General Labor positions may be transferred to different positions and any shift based on company needs.

Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs general labor tasks which include the following:
• Ability to run several of the manufacturing processing machines and/or perform several of the various jobs in the manufacturing operating area.
• Must perform change-over duties without assistance and in a timely manner.
• Serves as relief worker in production area during absences, vacations and extended production schedules which include Saturday shifts as needed.

• Safely and accurately perform all duties as required for this position to ensure the safety and quality of our products.
• Ability and willingness to perform sanitation positions at any time including mechanical teardown of equipment.
• All other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Critical Skill Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Validation on position or machine will be required after initial training and every 6 months.
• Must be able to drive a forklift and be willing to obtain a forklift certification or willing to learn.
• Experience working with ERP systems, specifically SAP preferred.
• Must be dependable, reliable and able to handle equipment safely and sensibly.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instruction, as well as basic math calculations.
• Must be able to work independently as well as effectively in a team environment.
• Must be able to work on all lines and perform all positions, including changeovers.
• Must be able to work mandatory overtime, including Saturdays/Sundays, as determined by business needs.
• Experience in manufacturing or distribution preferred.
• Experience working with manufacturing equipment preferred.
• Must be able to read and comprehend labels, ingredients, schedules and other required documents.
• Must be able to hear with protection around manufacturing equipment/forklifts
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Must have good critical thinking, troubleshooting and organizational skills.