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Handler, Ingredient
full-time•Owensboro
About this role
Job Description
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Location: |
Owensboro, KY |
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Job Title: |
Ingredient Handler |
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Department: |
White Processing |
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Work Status: |
On-site |
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Reports To: |
Production Supervisor |
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FLSA Status: |
Hourly |
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Shift: |
Night C |
COMPRENHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE:
Medical - Dental - Vision - Paid Time Off - Disability - Life and AD&D - 401k With Match - Profit Sharing - Health & Flex Spending Accounts - Employee Assistance Program - Wellness Program - Education Assistance - Employee Referral Bonus
BONUSES: Based on plant quarterly results.
COMMENTS: This job description outlines the essential functions of the role; however, it does not limit or dictate the specific tasks that may be assigned. This is an On-Site position requiring full-time work at the plant. We strongly encourage veterans, minorities, and women to apply.
SUMMARY:
The Ingredient Handler works safely and observes all plant safety, GMP, and food safety rules. Responsible for safe food handling of ingredients required to produce specific sauce products. Such handling includes but is not limited to receiving raw ingredients, opening containers, inspection of ingredients, and verification to standards for mixing of required ingredients. This position will physically handle, lift, unload, pour, bend, stoop, squat, stand and sit in the day-to-day routine of duties. The position shall also be responsible for cleaning the work area and operation of various process machines and equipment. Must be able to also verify receipts, ingredient lists, read and follow standard guidelines and maintain simple records.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Follow all safety and GMP rules to assure zero accidents and compliance with food safety regulations.
- Perform manual labor which supports the continuous operation of the production lines. Such duties may include, but not be limited to:
- Sweeping, mopping and washing of floors and equipment
- Loading and unloading of equipment, materials, production components and/or raw materials and ingredients.
- Rotate duties with other workers at other locations in the plant as required.
- Performs simple quality inspections of product, materials and ingredients to assure compliance to standards.
- Maintain simple records and paperwork related to inventory and quality.
- Perform all TPM activities as required.
- Produce batches to formula.
- Reconcile batches/count with Cook Technician to ensure accuracy.
- Perform all cleaning and CIP functions.
- Work closely with Cook Technicians to ensure smooth and uninterrupted sauce delivery to filler.
- Performs other duties required of the position or as directed.
EDUCATION:
- High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Work safely.
- Lift up to 50 pounds independently.
- Perform visual inspections of materials and products.
- Record simple data on paper and/or via keyboard.
- Read and understand simple written instructions.
- Must be able to pass a post offer pre-employment drug screening, pre-employment background check, and pre-employment physical.
- Must be able to pass a post offer pre-employment drug screening, pre-employment background check, and pre-employment physical.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Physical aspects of the job as performed in an 8-hour workday.
- Must be able to see, sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, reach, bend, twist, ascend/ descend.
- Ability to pull, push, lift and carry up to 50 lbs., 50+ lbs. with assistance.
Estimated Percent of Time is based on ___Day, ___Week, or ___Month.
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POSITION TITLE: Ingredient Handler
Activity |
Estimated Percent of Time |
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Accommodation - adjustment of eye to bring object into sharp focus - important for near/detail work. |
100 |
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Acuity, Near - clarity of vision of 20 inches or more. |
100 |
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Acuity, Far - clarity of vision of 20 feet or more. |
100 |
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Balancing - maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling. |
100 |
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Carrying - transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands, arms or on the shoulder. |
100 |
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Climbing - ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, ropes, and the like, using the feet and legs and/or hands and arms. |
100 |
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Color vision - ability to identify and distinguish colors. |
100 |
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Crawling - moving about on the hands and knees or hands and feet. |
0 |
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Crouching - bending using the back and or knees. |
100 |
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Depth Perception - three-dimensional vision. Ability to judge distance and space relationships. |
100 |
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Driving - operating an automobile or other vehicle to conduct job duties. |
0 |
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Feeling - perceiving attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by means of receptors in the skin, particularly those of the fingertips. |
100 |
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Field of Vision - area that can be seen up and down or left and right. |
100 |
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Handling - seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with the hands (fingering not involved). |
100 |
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Hearing - perceiving the nature of sounds by the ear. |
50 |
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Kneeling - bending the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee. |
100 |
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Lifting - raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling). |
100 |
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Pulling - exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking). |
100 |
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Pushing - exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force. |
100 |
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Reaching - extending the hand and arm in any direction. |
100 |
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Sitting - remaining in the normal seated position. |
0 |
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Standing - remaining in an upright position at a work station without moving about. |
0 |
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Stooping - bending the body downward and forward. |
100 |
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Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. |
20 |
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Walking - moving about on foot. |
100 |
What you'll do
- The Ingredient Handler is responsible for the safe handling of ingredients required to produce sauce products, including receiving, inspecting, and verifying raw ingredients. They must also maintain cleanliness in the work area and operate various process machines and equipment.
About Mizkan America
At Mizkan America, Inc., our success for more than 220 years of rich Japanese tradition.
Our roots go back to 19th century Handa where, in 1804, Mr. Matazaemon Nakano began producing rice vinegar using byproducts from the production of sake (rice alcohol). Little did he know that as he sold this new product to local sushi chefs, he was laying the groundwork for a company that would become the largest vinegar producer in the world.
Based in Mount Prospect, IL, Mizkan America is a subsidiary of the Mizkan Group, a global, family-owned company that has been Bringing Flavor To Life™ for more than 220 years. As one of the leading makers of condiments and sauces in the United States, Mizkan America maintains 12 manufacturing facilities that serve the retail, foodservice, specialty-Asian and food-ingredient trade channels. Since 2005, Mizkan America has seen dramatic growth and their portfolio now includes a wide variety of vinegars, Italian and Asian sauces, mustards, cooking wines, wine reductions, sushi seasoning, and salad dressings.
Mizkan America brands include: Ragú® , Bertolli®, Holland House®, NAKANO®, Mizkan Flavors and Barengo®. Mizkan America is also the exclusive distributor for Angostura® Bitters in the United States, Canada and Mexico. For more information about Mizkan America, please visit: www.Mizkan.com.
About The Mizkan Group
The Mizkan Group is a privately held, international food manufacturer, headquartered in Handa City, Japan, with a heritage that spans more than 220 years. Always guided by the company’s Two Principles (Offer customers only the finest products; and Continually challenge the status quo), the Mizkan Group offers a line-up of well-known international brands under the Mizkan umbrella and is a leader in the liquid condiment category. The Mizkan Group has operating facilities around the globe in places including: Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States, Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
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As a Handler, Ingredient at Mizkan America, you will: the Ingredient Handler is responsible for the safe handling of ingredients required to produce sauce products, including receiving, inspecting, and verifying raw ingredients. They must also maintain cleanliness in the work area and operate various process machines and equipment..
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