Filler Operator 3rd Shift- $2 Shift Diff - Sunday-Thursday 10pm-6:30am

Griffith Foods is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA, Griffith Foods is known for true, collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of "We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World". The company's product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet. For more information, visit www.griffithfoods.com.

Job Description

Position Title:Filler Operator 3rd Shift- $2 Shift Diff - Sunday-Thursday 10pm-6:30am

Hiring Hourly Rate: $20.55/Hr.

2 Year Earning Potential Based on Performance

6 Months - $21.37

12 Months-$22.05

24 Months- $22.79

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Summary: This role is responsible for operating, setting up, and troubleshooting production equipment in accordance with company quality, safety, and regulatory standards (GMP, HACCP, GMS). Duties include monitoring equipment performance, performing quality checks, documenting production data in RedZone, maintaining cleanliness and safety in the work area, and collaborating with maintenance to minimize downtime.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Carries out duties according to procedures and work instructions covering the tasks relating to the position's function as outlined in the department's quality manual, in accordance with Griffith Management System requirements.
• Ensures that GMP/HACCP/GMS standards are met, both personally and departmentally.
• Ensure all CCP checks are done at the required frequency and fill out HACCP sheet legibly & accurately.
• Follows HACCP allergen protocols and changeovers.
• Follow all proceduresto reduce NCRs and customer complaints.
• Participates in root cause analysis of customer complaints and NCRs.
• Sets up equipment as per set up sheet and operates PLC controls.
• Trouble shoots equipment and resolves setup issues to reduce downtime.
• Tracks all downtime and collaborates with maintenance crewto reduce downtime.
• Follows schedule and ensures orders are shipped ON TIME IN FULL.
• Constantly watches to make sure the equipment is operating properly and notify the Supervisor or Mechanic if necessary.
• Weigh and measures ingredients into pouches. Check weighs according to standard procedures.
• Repetitive lifting and stacking boxes up to 25 Kgs.
• Loads pallets with finished product and moves skid to staging area.
• Check the power lift truck and ensure that it is in safe operating condition.
• Identifies problems and corrects if possible or escalates to the area team leader.
• Enters production information into DAX in a timely manner.
• Issue Pkg material accurately and timely.
• Verifies own work as follows:
  • Material matches description on travel card/order copy.
  • Weights are as specified.
  • Packaging and labels are as specified.
  • Pallet patterns are as specified/follow SID.
• Participates in Lean manufacturing projects, Kaizen events, other duties or tasks that may be assigned as required.
• Ensure health, safety, cleanliness, and security of the work environment.
• Ensures compliance with all product safety, legal and quality requirements.
• Understands and complies with all company policies and procedures.
• Understands and comply with all Safety Metrics.

Knowledge and Experience

• Education and/or Experience

GED/HS Diploma Preferred.

• Communication Skills

It is essential to have excellent communication skills, verbal and written. Ability to read and follow written work instructions.

Employee must be able to communicate, read, and write in the English Language.

• Mathematical Skills

Must have basic math skills to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.

• Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

• Other Qualifications

Must be able to complete the company's Forklift Certification program

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; extremely cold and hot temperatures and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Odor is present in the environment.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. The employee must be able to safely use an electric pallet jack and forklift.

EOE - Vet/Disability

EEO Notice of Rights

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Griffith Foods believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity. Griffith Foods does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of the following actual or perceived characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic or information, AIDS or HIV status, order of protection status, marital status, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspect of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, participation in benefit programs, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.

Benefits:

Benefits for this role include Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, EAP, Health Advocacy, Financial Planning, Parental Leave, Care.com, Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance, Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, Safety Reimbursement, Lifestyle Spending Account, Group Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, ESOP, PTO, Holiday's & Leaves, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Home & Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Long Term Care + Life Insurance & Legal Assistance. There is also potential for a discretionary bonus, this bonus is based on personal & company performance and is not a guaranteed bonus plan.