Dry Processing Bulk Unloading Specialist

3 weeks ago

Topeka, Kansas, United States Hostess Brands, LLC Full time
Job Summary

As a Dry Processing Bulk Unloading Technician at Hostess Brands, LLC, you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of our production processes. Your primary responsibility will be to unload and deliver raw ingredients to the proper locations, adhering to Topeka Good Manufacturing Practices and QA specifications. This position requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Unload and deliver raw ingredients to the proper locations, adhering to Topeka Good Manufacturing Practices and QA specifications.
  • Produce high-quality products in a safe and healthful manner.
  • Assigned shift attendance is required.
  • Perform hand-adds to dry mixes.
  • Responsible for running and monitoring system on a continuous basis.
  • Responsible for weekly start-ups, shut-downs, and clean-ups.
  • Responsible for minor maintenance of department equipment.
  • Ensure production and preparation areas are clean and sanitized.
  • Operate forklift, pallet jack, and hand truck.
  • Must be prepared to perform manual tasks to keep system running.
  • Ability to work as part of a team.
  • Assist fellow employees as needed.
  • Record periodic Quality Control Checks.
  • Test, scale, and unload major and minor ingredient trucks.
  • Continuously monitor systems on screens and respond to problems.
Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties and functions of the position.
  • Must be able to report to work on time and work the entire scheduled work period or shift. Timely and regular attendance is required.
  • Must be able to successfully handle and manage stress.
  • Accustomed to and able to work in a high-volume, fast-paced, complex, and busy environment.
  • Proven ability to successfully manage multiple competing priorities.
  • Strong problem-solving skills coupled with the ability to act. A 'can-do' mindset and attitude is a must.
  • Must be flexible and have the ability to work additional hours when workload, deadlines, production requirements, shift coverage, or overtime demand it of the role.
  • Consummate team player attitude of sharing and helping others. Must be able to interact positively, professionally, and in cooperation with others.
  • Ability to work alone/unsupervised (make decisions, correct problems, complete tasks, etc.).
  • Good utilization of time and initiative.
  • Knowledge and experience in use of tools.
  • Ability to learn and adapt quickly to changes.
  • Basic knowledge of diagrams and schematics - know how to follow and read.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Understand pneumatics.
  • Basic math skills.
Education and/or Experience

High-school degree or equivalent is required. 1 or more years of manufacturing experience or mechanical aptitude preferred.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, GMP's, and general instructions. Good communication skills are required.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out both oral and written instructions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions and duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and lift. The employee is required to stand and walk at minimum 70% of the time.
  • The employee must be able to work 8 hour rotating shifts, with the flexibility to work additional planned or unplanned hours, as business needs.
  • The employees must lift/push/pull or carry up to fifty (50) pounds and should be able to lift 30-35 pounds on a frequent basis.
  • The employee must be able to squat or kneel and to bend on a frequent basis.
  • The employee must be able to work in a cold (40-50 degree) environment.
  • The employee must be able to tolerate exposure to flour and yeast materials.
  • The employee must be able to climb steps and vertical ladders 10ft high on a frequent basis.
  • The employee must be able to work with automatic equipment, pressurized air hoses, high pressure hoses, strahman water hoses (hot-steam injected water), and very hot piping.
Safe Performance Requirements

Employee must have the ability to perform the essential job functions identified above consistent with safety standards and practices with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Work Environment

The work environments characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Hot in summer, cold in winter. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

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