at Stratas Foods LLC in Quincy, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Company Description
Stratas Foods LLC is the leading supplier of fats and oils to the Foodservice, Food Ingredients and Retail Private Label markets in North America and is a producer of quality bulk and packaged dressings, mayonnaise and sauces. Stratas Foods was formed in October 2008 as a 50/50 joint venture between ACH Food Companies (ACH) and Archer Daniels Midland (ADM).
Manufacturing facilities are located in Dallas and Houston, TX; Decatur and Quincy,IL; Englewood, NJ; Fresno, CA; Nashville, TN; and Valdosta, GA. Corporate offices are located in Memphis, TN.We arecommitted to maintaining a progressive workplace by utilizing the ideas, skills and talents of all of our employees. We strive to makeStratas Foodsa great place to work and are building a team capable of meeting our business goals.Job Description
This position supports plant operations by providing leadership to the packaging areas. Qualified candidates must be able to perform a variety of jobs and tasks as required. Additionally, candidates must be able to work any shift, overtime and weekends, as required.
The tasks required include, but are not limited to: general housekeeping (i.e. clean up, sweeping, vacuuming), painting, lubrication (oiling, greasing, etc.), sample retrieval, power washing, lifting and hauling items up and down stairs, dump rework, operate a motorized fork lift, and miscellaneous duties, as assigned.
Primary Duties:
Coordinate production with production scheduler and operators
Direct and assign housekeeping duties to maintain clean production areas
Update cleaning schedule logs
Assure quality of product produced
Monitor production rates
Fill in on production lines as needed (breaks, lunches, vacations, etc.)
Identify needed mechanical improvements
Make necessary mechanical repairs when possible
Identify and work to eliminate unsafe conditions and or practices
Monitor completion and accuracy of production reports
Plan/prepare oil so operator is not waiting for product
Load and unload bulk oil/ ingredient trucks as needed
Complete necessary steps of strapping tanks and recording in log books.
Tank to tank transfers from hydro to packaging, additive blending of tanks.Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Related Experience: Previous relevant experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
Equipment/Software Skills: Basic computer knowledge - data entry
Competencies:
Leadshift to improve and optimize production line efficiencies
Leadshift to improve efficiencies and time management
Produceaccurate documentation
General math comprehension
Maintain good attendance record
Must be willing and able to learn various roles
Special Requirements:
Ability to get along well with other people
Ability to operate and understand packaging equipment and processes
Basic computer skills
Good written and verbal communication skills
Desire to advance into management
Ability to operate forklift truck and load trucks
Basic mechanical skillsAdditional Information
Physical: Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds, climb stairs, lift, bend, kneel, stand for long periods of time, work in confined spaces, and work with heights.
This position is a great fit for people who work within the production or manufacturing industry such as Manufacturing Production Team Lead, Production Team Lead, Operations Team Lead, Manufacturing Team Lead, Production Lead, Production Leader and Operations Leader.
Stratas Foods is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee in any manner prohibited by law, including but not limited to, on the basis of race or color, religion, gender, age, genetic information, national origin/ancestry, mental or physical disability, family status/marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, and any other legally protected status.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision-The Employer will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Employer's... For full info follow application link.
Stratas Foods is committed to equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, and diversity and inclusion in its workplace. It is our commitment to establish and maintain a talented, productive, diverse workforce that works together effectively to accomplish our goals.
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