Purpose Statement

Accomplish the processing or packaging of frozen food products made on the production lines at the Brunswick facility by performing certain tasks involved in directing other team members and meeting quality specifications and production needs.  Contributes to the profitability of the Company by performing tasks in a safe, efficient, quality-conscious, and cost-conscious manner and by working in a cooperative manner with his/her Team Leader and co-workers. Utility Operators specifically assist the business by being cross-functionally trained to assist where needed and track necessary KPIs. This role should know every piece of equipment and be able to move to as needed. 

Key Accountabilities and Outcomes

Building on prior knowledge of processing, learns how to direct the processing or packaging of product to meet quality specifications and production needs.  Performs specific tasks associated with this process including but not limited to: 
Pack END 
Break out Bagger Operator 
Break out carton Former operator. 
Break out carton sealer Operator. 
Break out Robot operator.  
Early/Late schedule flexibility to assist with shift set up and hand off.   
Fill in for SR operator when absent.   
Follow-up on CIL & CL completion.  
Verify correct date code after Operators. 
Check bag count evert 30 minutes.  
Wet end 
Break out Vemag operator.  
Break out Batter operator. 
Break out fryer operator. 
Follow-up on CIL & CL completion.  
Follow-up on Nozzles sizes.  
Make sure MLO is setup correctly.  Perform and ensure proper change over.  
Check raw and fried weights every 30 minutes.  

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

High school diploma or GED required.
1 - 3 Years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Minimum lifting requirement is 20 pounds, from approximately 6 inches off the ground to up to shoulder height. Maximum lifting requirement is up to 65 pounds over the same distance and occasionally above shoulder height, depending on job assignment.
Punctual and reliable in their work attendance
Ability to perform basic math functions
Applies all safe work practices associated with these tasks. Works in a safe manner always.
Applies all GMPs requirements, both personal hygiene and housekeeping, associated with these tasks. Always keeps work area clean, in line with plant procedures on housekeeping, wastewater, and solids management.
Applies all product safety and quality requirements associated with the process at assigned positions.
Identifies product or processing problems on an on-going basis and determines if solution is within his/her training and knowledge; if so, corrects problem; if not or if not sure, communicates to appropriate person for solution.
Develops and maintains a good working relationship with Team Leader and other managers, and co-workers. Resolves problems and conflicts in an acceptable manner that shows respect for the other person(s).
Works to understand (primarily through gainsharing, team meetings, and general communications) overall impact of his/her job on team productivity and plant profitability; maintains high level of personal productivity and contributes suggestions for work process improvements to Team Leader or at team meetings.
Since the work requires physically handling cheese and other ingredients on a regular basis, severe allergic reaction to this food material or to any of the ingredients used in processing such as flour, baking soda, baking powder, phosphates and their chemical components would preclude a person from performing the essential functions of this position. Allergy to cardboard (or its dust), latex (used in gloves worn in processing), or chlorine (used as a food and surface disinfectant) would also preclude a person from performing the essential functions of this position.