KPP Production Associate 3rd shift

KEYSTONE POTATO PRODUCTS, LLC

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title:  Production Associate                                    

Department Title:  Production

Reports To:  Production Manager/Shift Supervisor

Position Overview:

This position is responsible for receiving raw product, supplying raw product to the processing area, production (Fresh Cut and Dehy) and for packaging and warehousing of the finish product in a timely efficient safe manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1.               Effectively operate forklift, and be able to lift 50# bags of product.

2.               Must adhere to Company rules and follow the GMP signs and maintain good personal hygiene.

3.               Must adhere to all Food Safety and SQF rules and regulations.

4.               Must learn to operate all packaging equipment and successfully assure all finished product is meeting product specifications.

5.               Must be willing to learn and complete all job specific paperwork on a daily basis.

6.               Must be able to communicate with and assist all fellow employees dealing with production and maintenance problems.

7.               Work in a team environment and communicate well with fellow employees

a.      Maintain open communication between Production Manager, Shift Supervisor, Lead Operator and Lab

8.               Able and willing to perform tasks at all levels (from sweeping floors to operating the production equipment).

9.               Willingness to assist with work assignments in other production areas on a daily basis.  These assignments will be filling in for fellow employees during breaks, lunches, production, and maintenance times.

10.            Assist in all aspects of clean up at the end of each production run.

11.            To do your part to insure the production of an excellent grade of food product in a safe environment.

12.            May require working on a Saturday and/or Sunday to accommodate customer needs.

Required Skills:

1. General machine operating experience.
2. Computer literate.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

This description is intended to include the general content and requirements for the performance of the job.  It is not intended to be considered as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

1. Please indicate the percentage of time that is spent while fulfilling this position’s duties in a typical year.

Out of 100%:             10% Sitting    50   %Walking         40% Standing

1. In an 12 hour workday, the incumbent would:

Activity

Never

Minimal

1-24%

Occasional

25-49%

Frequent

50-74%

Continuous

75-100%

Move/Lift 1-10#

X

Move/Lift 11-50#

X

Move/Lift 50+#

X

Bend

X

Stoop

X

Squat

X

Kneel

X

Climb Stairs

X

Crawl

X

Reach Above Shoulder

X

Walk on Uneven Surfaces

X

1. Are there any working conditions – such as noise, temperature extremes, odors, etc. – involved in the job which might be described as uncomfortable or disagreeable?

CONDITION

HOW OFTEN ENCOUNTERED?

(Daily, Weekly, Monthly)

Exposure to steam

Daily

Exposure to heat

Daily

Exposure to noise

Daily

Chemicals

Daily

Exposure to dust

Daily

REQUIRED SAFETY EQUIPMENT:

1.               Hearing Protection

2.               Proper Footwear

APPROVALS:

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