Packaging Operator-Cortland, NY Job Listing at Kelly Services in Lafayette, NY (Job ID 10054579)

Description

Packaging Operator-Cortland, NY 
Temp-Perm
Rate of Pay: $20.75 plus a $1.50 shift differential for the hours worked from 6pm-6a with the two week rotation. 
General Description:

The Packaging Operator is responsible for completing assigned production duties to ensure customer, team member, and vendor satisfaction. The Packaging Operator does this by performing all required operating procedures, running, and troubleshooting production equipment. The Packaging Operator completes these functions in the support of the manufacture of extended shelf life (ESL) dairy related products.
Job Responsibilities:
 

1. Responsible for achieving assigned goals in the area of production, safety, quality, performance, and cost.
2. Responsible for setting up, operating, troubleshooting, and cleaning all assigned equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures.
3. Clears any jam-ups and restore production line operation.  
4. As required, set up, operate, and clean the following equipment: bailer, trash compactor and foamer, while completing all required documentation.
5. Performs product quality control checks on an ongoing basis.
6. Notifies others of mechanical malfunctions to increase productivity and equipment capabilities and begins to identify areas where operators can assist in resolving concerns.
7. Responsible for complying with GMP's, SOP's, corporate and/or plant policies, rules, and regulations.
8. Aids and supports all areas in the production facility as assigned by supervisor/lead and begins to train and build competence on key areas in production such as fillers, forklifts, and production lines.
9. Responsible for gaining competence online circuits and learning proper hookups are made in the facility.
10. Covers breaks and lunches and other staffing needs as assigned by their supervisor/lead.
11. Compliant with all legal requirements concerning dairy processing and safety on their assigned shift and reports concerning their supervisor/lead.
12. Works in a safe manner and reports safety concerns promptly to their supervisor/lead and takes corrective actions as necessary to ensure a safe environment.
13. Responsible for reporting food safety problems and initiating action and for supporting SQF by maintaining food safety and food quality.
14. Responsible for ensuring direct reports assigned duties and responsibilities are covered during planned and unplanned absence from work, including acting as a backup as necessary.
15. Ensures work areas are sanitary and strictly adheres to sanitation practices.
16. Communicates effectively between shifts and other departments.

 
Essential Knowledge, Skills:
 

1. Ability to apply basic to complex mathematical concepts such as adding, counting, subtracting, multiplying, dividing and knowledge of weights and measure, to sufficiently handle job tasks.
2. Understand and respond appropriately to basic to complex employee, vendor, and customer inquiries.
3. Read, write, and communicate using English language sufficient to perform job functions (Other preferences will be given for special language skills when there is a business need).
4. Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals, and your role in achieving each of them.
5. Ability to operate facility equipment as required in assigned area.
6. Satisfactorily complete all company training requirements.
7. Ability to interpret company documents and literature and UPC/code information.

Education/Experience:
 

1. GED or High School Diploma is preferred.
2. Previous manufacturing or machine operation experience is preferred.

 Performance Standards:

1. Responsible for reporting to work at scheduled times and communicating tardiness and absences with the assigned Supervisor/Manager prior to the occurrence.
2. Responsible for reporting to work in a condition to work.
3. Responsible for being well-groomed and dressed in a business-and position-appropriate attire at all times including ensuring compliance with GMP dress code standards.
4. Comply with performance criteria, standards of conduct as contained in company policy, employment procedures and responsibilities as described in the company handbook.
5. Maintain a safe work environment at all times and immediately report and take appropriate action to correct a safety concern.
6. Responsible for completing all assigned tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

 
Work Schedule:
 

1. Requires morning, afternoon, and overnight availability any day of the week based on assigned shift.
2. Requests to be scheduled off for a specific day require advance notification and approval by Supervisor/Manager.
3. Hourly: Generally scheduled for 36-48 hours (12-hour shifts); more hours may be required based on the needs of the business. 

 
Environmental Concerns:
 

1. Normally protected from weather. Temperature changes are possible with exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid conditions.
2. May be subject to exposure to ingredients used in the manufacture of food products including allergens.
3. May be subject to exposure to chemicals involved in the manufacture and sanitation of a food processing facility.

 
Physical Job Requirements:
 

1. Ability to move throughout all areas of the facility including but not limited to office, production, and warehouse environments. Including the outside perimeter of the building.
2. Able to wear all necessary personal protective equipment to perform job functions.
3. Stand and/or sit continuously and perform job functions for a full shift with meal break.
4. Physically able to stand, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, twist, lift, push, pull, climb, balance, crouch, handle and move items weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance and move objects exceeding 50 pounds with reasonable accommodations.
5. Visual acuity corrected to perform job functions.

 

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