Packaging Heavy Material Operator

3 weeks ago


Itasca, United States Ferrara Full time
Job Location: Itasca

Itasca

Want to make an impact?

Employee is responsible for handling materials, candy, and producing product. They must set-up, change-over, and run lines and/or assist packaging employees. They are responsible for sanitation, quality, productivity, and safety in their area.

Ways you will make a difference

OPERATIONAL TASKS:

Supply packaging room with packaging supplies e.g.. film, cardboard, and glue. Change the film on Prodopak, Multipak, and Generals as needed and assist all of 10 cent side. Also need to maintain appropriate glue levels in the glue pots and assist all of 50 cent side.

Perform usages/usage corrections of all materials in the area of responsibility, using GLOBE/SAP

Operate case erector as needed. Erect and collapse corrugated material.

Operate case taper to seal finished goods cases at end of line and change tape on case taper as needed.

Operate shrink-wrap machine by changing and adjusting film on shrink-wrap machine. Clear shrink wrap machines of any jams. Must use lifts to move film. Guarantee all rolls are in place before leaving for the day.

Separate and repack product held for quality problems.

Assure all materials needed for a product are on the line and call the packaging or product driver for supplies as needed.

Set-up machines for next shift and complete changeovers as needed. Assure all material is covered.

Assure all unneeded items are removed and covered from the area and placed in proper area. Or call driver for pick-up back to the warehouse.

Fill out downtime sheets and other applicable forms.

Empty and remove buckets, drums, catch pans, and hoppers to proper area and/or receptacle for example into large hoppers, animal feed etc. Ensure any hoppers drained have proper tag to identify when the candy was drained and its current status.

Communicate with other shifts to learn issues for the day and pass on issues for the day.

Understand and operate scales for WIP.

Monitor quality of finished displays and shippers produced at end of line for proper taping, code dates, shrink wrap, and proper orientation of units in display and in cases.

Use proper shipper for displays, use proper stamps as needed, and orientate displays correctly in cases. In addition ability to palletize and orientate displays and shippers correctly and place correct amount per pallet.

Ability to climb ladders in order to open hoppers and clear out candy jams.

Maintain clean work area utilizing daily GMP checklists.

Perform other duties as assigned

QUALITY:

Employee shall follow all required GMP, quality and food safety requirements. In addition, employee shall notify their supervisor or other designated personnel of all quality or food safety findings or incidents.

SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL:

Employee shall follow Ferrara - Itasca’s safety & environmental objectives & targets, follow the plant safety rules, report incidents & unsafe conditions immediately, maintain compliance with regulations, and refer to the Safety & Environmental Management System(s) on all related procedures and programs.

Skills that will make you successful

SKILLS:

Math: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Fractions
Reading & Writing: Ability to read technical written material and to communicate via written material
Computer literacy: Knowledge of navigation and inputting

COMPETENCIES:

Cooperative Attitude: Helps other team members and actively contributes to ideas and desires to succeed as a team.
Initiative: Anticipates future problems and seeks to prevent them from happening. Considers the risks of current actions and takes measures to minimize.
Dependability: Can be counted on to actively contribute to the team’s success. 1 proper call off.
Use of Time: Always in the area on time. Looks for opportunities to stay busy in the area if the line is down.
Attendance: Has achieved 2 points or less.

Experiences that will support your success

EXPERIENCE:

Food Manufacturing experience preferred.

Ferrara’s success in industry-leading innovation has been driven by deep consumer insights, strong retailer co-creation and partnerships, and a dedication to diversity of thought, experience, and people. A privately held company, Ferrara has its global headquarters in Chicago and an operational network of more than 27 locations in North America, Brazil, and China that includes manufacturing, distribution, sales, and R&D facilities. Ferrara is a privately held Ferrero related company. Learn more at www.ferrara.com or www.linkedin.com/company/ferrara- .

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, employment decisions and opportunities at Ferrara will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic information, pregnancy (childbirth or related medical condition), or on any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.

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