QUALIFICATIONS:  The position requires that an employee be capable of the following:

• Ability to work assigned hours, including overtime.

• After thorough training, employee must be able to operate assigned equipment.  Cross-training in various areas is encouraged.

•     Knowledge of code numbers, box unit weights, box/bag sizes and combinations.

• Must be able to frequently lift up to 50 pounds independently.  

• Must be able to push/pull up to 50 pounds independently.

• Must be able to stand, climb, reach, pull, push, stoop, bend, lift, and stretch as needed throughout the assigned shift. 

• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.

• Must be able to work closely with others in a team atmosphere.

• Must be able to communicate with and advise team members and managers of difficulties or problems encountered.

• Must be able to read, write and understand instructions, warnings, labels and postings in English effectively.

   

  JOB DUTIES:  The position requires an employee be able to perform the essential functions of the job including, but not limited to:

   

•     Operate the packaging equipment in a safe and effective manner.

•     Package product according to customer specifications maintaining KIV’s and KOV’s.

• Check metal detectors with wands every hour per the metal detection standard and report any out of control conditions immediately.  Metal detection is Maplehurst Bakeries HACCP Critical Control Point.

•     Enter and react to IPM data as stated in the IPM Standard for the area.

•     Follow the proper GMP’s associated with the work area and with company guidelines.

•     Know proper procedures for dealing with on hold product.

•     Accurately keeping a running total of cases produced on a rack sheet.

• Accurately identify Julian dates, expiration dates, lot codes, etc. for all products and correctly enter them into a label format.

• Correctly stack pallets using the palletizer and operate it safely and consistently.

•     Maintaining a clean and orderly work area.

• Participate in operator based machine and area cleaning in a safe and timely manner.

• Participate in operator based machine maintenance.

• Understand and input data into product tracking program/system. 

• Participate in training opportunities.  

• Must comply with GMP and Food Safety Requirements according to company policy

• Capable of working at heights in excess of 25 feet.

TRAINING:                In addition to specific hands-on machine operation and/or area training, employees in this position will be required to successfully complete training including, but not limited to, the following programs:

• OSHA required safety training

• Machine Specific Training

• IPM Training

• GMP Awareness

• Other topical training as determined by the company