Red Collar Pet Foods is looking for a Packaging Utility to join our exciting new pet food business at one of our manufacturing plants.
Who is Red Collar? We are pet people, and to us pets are family.
We believe that they deserve good food made with wholesome and balanced nutrition in every bag and bowl.
It is our commitment to quality ingredients and manufacturing exclusively in the U.
S.
which makes us all proud of our company and the pets we ultimately feed.
As part of our overall total compensation package, Red Collar Pet Foods offers a competitive benefits package to all associates which includes: Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, and 401k match.
Associates are also eligible (based on hire date) for of vacation, Paid Holidays per year, Sick Pay, Maternity & Parental Leave and quarterly bonus earning potential, plus many other ancillary benefits not listed here.
Purpose of Role
The Packing Utility position assembles shipping containers, packs finished product into them and prepares them for shipment.
They may also function as a relief operator when needed.
The Role:
The Packaging Utility position is responsible and accountable for assuring all finished product is packaged according to proper specifications and standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Operate within specified efficiency/productivity standards based on formulation and packaging capability and within established finished product specifications for each formula.
Perform packaging evaluation checks as required, and maintain accurate documentation as defined by site requirements.
Perform packaging equipment adjustments and preventative maintenance activities as required to assure finished packages are in compliance with specifications and standards.
Perform sanitation duties as required by the Master Sanitation Schedule with particular attention to lockout/tag out and confined space entry when required
Assist the plant to meet or exceed production goals
Participate and adhere to all food safety requirements, quality management processes, and site safety programs to ensure that all standards are met.
Maintain a clean, safe work environment that promotes associate safety and product integrity
All associates are responsible for the safety, quality and food safety in their work area
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Bucket and elevator inspections
Bucket and elevator cleaning
LOTO of all equipment in packing area and skills assessments
Key Functional Skills/Knowledge
Standing on a concrete floor
Wearing proper personal protective equipment (hair net, bump cap, ear plugs, safety shoes, and uniform)
Bending, stooping, twist, turn, standing for extended time periods, reaching, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 55 lbs.
Must be able to adapt to temperature and environmental extremes, such as hot to cold, dust, dirt and chemicals
Team player
Action oriented
Problem solving abilities
Strong communication skills
Continuous self-development
Must be capable of working at elevated heights and or confined space
Wearing proper personal protective equipment (hair net, bump cap, ear plugs, safety shoes, and uniform)
Bending, stooping, twist, turn, standing for extended time periods, reaching, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 55 lbs.
Must be able to adapt to temperature and environmental extremes such as hot to cold, dust dirt and chemicals
Knowledge of local, federal, and industry regulations with regards to: Food Safety (GMP, HACCP), Food Quality (Product and Process)
Q&FS testing practices and procedures, QMP polices and SPC
Forklift assignments require OSHA certification and getting on and off frequently
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