Labor Specialist

POSITION SPECIFICS

Reports To: Financial Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

ROLE

SUMMARY
Individual will be responsible for handling all labor reconciliation for the facility. The labor reconciliation process ties all labor accounted for within payroll system and validates it against work order tracking process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
Completes daily labor reconciliation for the facility following current process and procedures. Presents timely and accurate data to DVS team.
Reconcile and identify all missed punches across 1st and 2nd shift. Direct Labor Coordinator(s) to ensure forms filled out.
Transfer previous days payroll punches into file for all associates. Reviews information to reconcile labor.
Identifies any missing data (missed punches) and corrects prior to DVS meeting.
Track and notify leadership around transfer of hours when associates work outside job code.
Coordinate with Contingent Labor representatives to assure associate information is accurate.
Review and cross reference all contingent labor weekly hours reports (all 3 shifts).
Submit hours for contingent labor weekly to allow for payroll processing.
Track the approval process for all contingent labor.
Approve all contingent labor invoices against hours report on a weekly basis.
Analyze and problem solves incorrect spreadsheet data. Reviews formulas and identifies where corruptions may be.
Attend and participate in daily meetings that include labor discussions.
Manage tracking of all applied labor (labor not on work order).
Liaison to associates for payroll questions with the ability to compare pay stubs to daily schematic review.
Utilize radio for consistent contact with Maintenance, Production, Warehouse and Quality Assurance.
Communicate effectively with team and support departments.
Fill in for shift Labor Coordinator role when needed.
Maintain safe working environment for all associates. Report any unsafe working conditions.
Other duties as assigned.

Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
Associate’s Degree from a college or university, or two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS
None.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
Proficient with Microsoft Office Programs. Ability to track and analyze data using Excel Spreadsheets.
Comfortable leading report outs & presenting information in group/community functions.
Knowledge of SK Food Group Labor reconciliation workbook
Knowledge of SK Food Group pay cycles and policies around payroll and attendance.
Able to effectively communicate in English
Understanding of math at a level to manage labor and hours reconciling.


WORKING CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is frequently required to stand; walk; talk and hear; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and color vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and extreme cold (non-weather). The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

REQUIRED TRAINING
This position requires training on Good Manufacturing Practices critical to the effective implementation of the Food Safety Plan and the maintenance of food safety, quality and process efficiency. Training is also required on how to identify food safety issues such as temperature control, cross-contamination, sanitation and cleanliness of the work station, etc., critical to the effective implementation of the Food Safety Plan and the maintenance of food safety, quality and process efficiency.