Job Overview:
The General Laborer is responsible for performing tasks to support general operations of the facility. Tasks will include, but are not limited to material handling, the loading of packaging supplies into machinery, the basic operation of cream cheese packaging/processing equipment, and equipment cleaning and sanitizing. This position must support all business systems (such as QCDSM, ISO, GMP’s) while working in a team environment.
Duties:
- Load and unload items from machines, conveyors, and conveyances.
- Operate machinery used in the production process, or assist machine operators.
- Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards.
- Start machines or equipment to begin production processes.
- Remove products, machine attachments, or waste material from machines.
- Lift raw materials, finished products, and packed items, manually or using manual or powered lifts.
- Transfer finished products, raw materials, tools, or equipment between storage and work areas of plants and
warehouses, by hand or using hand trucks or powered lift trucks.
- Pack and store materials and products.
- Dump materials such as prepared ingredients into machine hoppers prior to mixing.
- Record information, such as the number of products tested, meter readings, or dates and times of product
production.
- Read gauges or charts, and record data obtained
- Clean and lubricate equipment.
- Prepare raw materials for processing.
- Wash work areas, machines, equipment, vehicles, or products.
- Break up defective products for reprocessing.
- Responsible for conducting and documenting quality checks within the required structure such as weight control
records, code date check sheets, etc.
- Perform all other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Team Leader
- Responsible to follow FSQ requirements such as GMPs and other daily/job specific duties to support QRMP
- Responsible to follow all company established safety policies and procedures.
Skills:
- Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
- Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
- Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes.
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
- Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Communicating with Supervisors and Peers — Providing information to supervisors, and co-workers by telephone, in written form, or in person.
- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
- Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts and electric pallet jacks.
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats,
- Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Work Environment/Physical Requirements:
- Work is performed around industrial equipment
- Work is performed indoors in varying temperatures
- Pace determined by speed of equipment
- Requires ability to wear common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing
protection, or hard hats
- Requires ability to perform job duties efficiently and safely
- Requires frequent standing and walking
- Requires the ability to lift up to 55 pounds occasionally
- Requires ability to bend or twist frequently
- Requires ability to use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls
- Required to be able to work extended hours on all shifts, including weekends and holidays
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Relocate:
- Beaver Dam, WI: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person