DescriptionJob Overview:This area will be producing items that are Consumer/Case Ready to put on a shelf at major Grocery/Department stores such as Costco and Kroger. These items could include such things as Multivac Tenderloins to Oxtails. There will be a wide variety of products, so this position needs to be able to understand/learn a diverse product line-up. The different types of products are expected to grow very quickly over the next 2 years. Packaging and product presentation knowledge is crucial in this area. Currently there is 1 Multivac in the room that will grow to 2 or 3 over the next 2 years. There will also be other types of packaging equipment and products added over the next 6 months.QUALIFICATIONS : Minimum High School diploma or GED equivalent. Minimum 3-5 years background experience in packing house to learn about the various products that are produced. Knowledge of products and their specifications is essential. Communication skills Ability to motivate workers Bilingual important, but not mandatory.RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for everything that is involved in the Value Add production and its P&L.
Insure the quality and yields of products on the line. Manage supervisors of the department Responsible for the safety and motivation of all employees supervised. Insure that all products leaving the line area meet required specifications. Prepare pre-operational paperwork and insure the line is clean and sanitized before the day’s operations begin. Insure area is properly staffed to meet production needs. Prepare employee paperwork for all employees on the line. Work tasks on Value Added line may vary often due to change in demand in products and cuts. Understand and adhere to all union regulations in regard to hourly employees. Attend and give input at meetings within the fabrication area. Responsible for administering follow-up training on all personnel on line. Responsible for performing evaluations on all newly hired employees during their first month of employment. Directly responsible for discipline procedures with hourly employees on the line. Physical demands of this position may include a great deal of walking while supervising employees. Potential hazards in work area may include knives and ammonia. Work area may have slippery floors and will contain a high level of noise. Temperature in work area will be fairly cold to insure the quality and consistency of products on the Value Added line. Typical work week 50-55 hrs M-F with some Saturday work if necessary with other responsibilities as assigned.
Preferences:Prefer someone with an understanding of the type of production understanding of Consumer/Retail ready. With this area, there is no tolerance for mistakes on product/packaging presentation or schedule shortages.EOE/VETS/DISABLED
