Utility Operator 1st shift - New London, WI

Job Details:

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Benefits Effective Day 1!  

Position Summary: 

The Area Utility position may be assigned to work in any area of the Preblend operation during any shift and on any assigned day to meet the staffing needs of the department. 

 

Responsibilities: 

• Perform all roles of the department. 
• Perform SAP transactions to include scanning, printing barcodes, and apply them to vats of meat. 
• Assemble and disassemble and operate equipment safely. 
• Operate a power lift and a forklift.  
• Move materials to and from production lines or to warehouse, or to/from trailers. 
• Ensure proper transfer of materials including ingredients, raw meat, packing, finished goods. 
• Document codes and weights on proper paperwork. 
• Comply with all safety, food safety, GMP and SQF requirements.  
• Perform all positions of job rotation as needed. 
• Perform any other work as assigned by management.  

 

Requirements:  

• Ability and willingness to perform basic math functions (i.e.:  addition, subtraction, multiplication, division). 
• Ability and willingness to work overtime and/or weekends as needed. 
• Ability and willingness to obtain a class III tow motor certification. 
• Ability and willingness to scan or input into computer system, all product film, boxes, casings, clips, and ingredients for all daily product runs, including change overs. 
• Ability and willingness to follow formulations on computer and accurate record and report food safety or product information. 

 

Physical Requirements: The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. 

• Ability and willingness to lift/lower/carry up to 20 pounds or greater with back and legs.  
• Ability and willingness to push/pull/lift with arms below waist/at shoulder/above shoulder level 20 pounds or greater, frequently. 
• Ability and willingness to stand/walk/climb/bend for up to 10 hours. 
• Ability and willingness to withstand frequent rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously. 
• Ability and willingness to flex/grip with wrist/hands frequently.  
• Ability and willingness to work in wet conditions and cold temperatures at 35 degrees. 

Preferred Skills:  

• Machine Operator experience preferred  
• Experience in a manufacturing setting preferred  
• RF Scanner experience preferred 

 

Qualifications:  

• 3 months of work history with the same employer  

   

LOCATION IS NOT ACCEPTING REHIRES  

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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