at Pepperidge Farm in Downers Grove, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Since 1869 we've connected people through food they love. Our history was created by remarkable people, ideas, and innovations. It serves as inspiration and foundation for our future success.
We're proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell's brand, as well as Michael Angelo's, noosa, Pace, Pacific Foods, Prego, Rao's Homemade, Swanson, and V8. In our Snacks division, we have brands like Cape Cod, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pepperidge Farm, Snack Factory, and Snyder's of Hanover.
We foster a culture of belonging where people come first, and diversity is embraced. And we live our values, always, while setting the highest standards for performance.
Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be part of a dynamic, collaborative, and competitive team. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.
LOCATION: Downers Grove
DEPARTMENT: Production
JOB TITLE: N.O. Line 5 Divider Operator
WORKDAY GRADE LEVEL: H003
BASE RATE PER HOUR: $22.45 (22.45 - $25.25)
SHIFT: 3rd
# OF OPENINGS: 1
HOURS: Generally, starts as early as 9:45 PM until finish. Overtime and weekend work as needed. Starting times and hours may vary depending on coverage due to report-offs and the production schedule especially during holidays. Good attendance and punctuality required.
JOB SUMMARY/JOB DUTIES:
The primary responsibilities of this position are to setup the divider and monitor dough unit cut-weights for proper weight per variety (keeping them statistically in control to target and within set control limits), minimize product waste, and contain downtime. Ensure weight quality standards are maintained and label contents are aligned. This includes proper setup and adjustment of equipment of the divider, flour system as well as all conveyors and guides. Ability to determine needed adjustments to processing, to counter line downtime or plant temperatures effects set HACCP, CTS, GMP, and JSA standards related to this position. Ensure equipment care of all machines this position operates including pre-operational inspections, evaluation and communication to maintenance and supervision of equipment issues that arise. Responsible for line efficiency standards and accurate recording of line starts, stops and downtime. This position is required to write work notifications when non-immediate issues arise with equipment or within work area. Fills all flour sifters. Positions dusting flour bins (up to 600 lbs.). Needs basic math for figuring downtime and proper start times for changeovers. Must be able to follow instructions. Repetitive motion required. Other duties as assigned including but not limited to assisting in feeding pans, pushing/pulling and dumping mixing bowls, etc. Operator may be called upon to assist other Line 5 positions during operation and other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
* Decision Making Skills: Must have strong decision making and communication skills. They must have the ability to utilize/exercise good judgment, and they must ensure issues are quickly resolved and communicated with supervision. Fill out communication boards daily.
* Food Safety Awareness: Food safety awareness is critical in this position. This position will be held accountable to having a full understanding and adherence to the strictest compliance standards, in relation to HACCP, CTS, SOP, Safety, GMP, and JSA procedure and standards related to this position. Focused awareness and prevention of contamination/potential contamination, allergen control, and lot code traceability are key objectives in this role.
* Formula Control: Formula control is vital to ensuring compliance to label management of our products. Must abide to exact formula specifications and procedures, to ensure bread quality standards are maintained and label contents are aligned.
* Maintains work area to "5S" cleanliness, housekeeping and organizational standard.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Must possess a high school diploma, general education degree (GED) or equivalent. Two years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to:
* Stand for extended periods of time
* Use hands, fingers and arms to reach, feel product and manipulate materials and equipment
* Walk, stoop, climb, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and hear
* Ability to use senses to diagnose and troubleshoot problems
* Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and push/pull heavy... For full info follow application link.
