Job Description

Support the operation of high-speed manufacturing production equipment in processing and packaging to produce Milk-Bone product for the company. Excellent wages and benefits. Pay Rate: $42.10/hr. plus shift differential (if applicable). Pre-employment drug test and background check required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Positions are 2nd shift (3pm-11pm) and/or 3rd shift (11pm-7am). Assigned shift attendance is required and willingness to work overtime, including weekends and holidays is expected.
• Follow all company Safety Rules and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's).
• Produce high quality products in a safe and healthful manner.
• Work in all areas of processing and packaging, as assigned, which includes being in close proximity to and crossing platforms over machinery. Cross-training will occur throughout the facility in all aspects of high-speed manufacturing.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Assist fellow employees as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties and functions of the position.

• Selected individuals must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be highly motivated and responsible, and work well within a team environment.
• Experience as an industrial mechanic in a high-speed manufacturing or technical environment required.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints, schematics and parts specifications.
• Must have own hand tools.
• Ideal candidate will have ability to diagnose, repair machine malfunctions, perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of conveyors, hydraulics, pneumatics, manufacturing systems and controls.
• Perform all duties related to computerized preventative maintenance programs.
• Knowledge of baking and high-speed packaging equipment is preferred

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High-school degree or equivalent is required. Associates Degree preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, GMP's and general instructions. Good communication skills are required.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out both oral and written instructions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and lift. The employee is required to stand and walk at minimum 70% of the time.
• The employee must be able to work 8-hour shifts.
• The employees must be able to lift fifty (50) pounds.
• The employee must be able to squat or kneel and to bend on a frequent basis.
• The employee must be able to work in a cold and hot environment.
• The employee must be able to tolerate exposure to flour and yeast materials.
• The employee must be able to climb steps on a frequent basis.

SAFE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Employee must have the ability to perform the essential job functions identified above consistent with safety standards and practices with or without a reasonable accommodation.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

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