Location: Grinnell, Iowa
Experience: Less than 1 year
Education: High School
| Wage: Salaried
Type: Full Time
Shift: 2nd - Evening
| Open: 05/08/2020
Close: 07/08/2020
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| Production Lead - Packroom |
Description:
Mom’s Meals, a Purfoods Company, is a home-delivered meal service providing fully prepared, refrigerated meal solutions direct to homes nationwide for over 18 years. We provide seniors, patients recovering post-discharge and those managing a chronic condition with tailored nutrition solutions to manage their specific needs. If you are passionate about the well-being of others and have a strong sense of community, Purfoods/Mom’s Meals could be the place for you! We are a family operated business looking for fun, compassionate, and friendly people who want to make a difference in the lives of others.
Hiring for 2nd shift: The Pack Room Lead will learn all jobs on the line and be able to step in where needed, and will oversee/drive workflow, troubleshoot issues, and provide backup support to the manager.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following duties. Other duties may be assigned as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Learn all Pack Room jobs and be able to step in where needed. Line consists of several interconnected machines so will need to be able to provide both guidance and backup to Machine Operators, Platers, Catchers, Runners, Palletizers, etc.
Will walk the line and oversee/drive workflow, help place people where needed, help with communication and coordination, and serve as “go to” person with manager is unavailable.
Ensure line is set up correctly (includes meal set up, labels prepared, Unifillers & Vemags in place, scoops and other tools ready, etc.)
Provide backup to the manager including writing the daily summary report.
Maintain, control, operate, and sanitize machines and equipment used in operation.
Ensure machine settings are calibrated and may train/provide guidance to others on how to properly operate equipment.
Troubleshoot machine problems, make corrections, and/or coordinate with Manager and Maintenance personnel as needed.
Ensure proper clean down and sanitation processes are used when changing meals or lines to ensure no cross-contamination.
Help train and coach new employees on tasks.
Confer with Quality Assurance as needed on questions or concerns.
Serves as role model regarding GMPs, food safety, general safety, and wearing PPE.
Work as a team and maintain good communications.
May help with a variety of special projects or tasks.
May help in other areas of the plant as needed
Education: Associates degree or trade school desired.High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required. Experience more important than education.
Experience/Training: Prior manufacturing experience required. Prior machine operation using production processing or packaging experience preferred. Must have excellent performance and attendance record. Must have good food and general safety record.
Job Skills & Behaviors:
Initiative and team leadership skills.
Problem-solving skills.
Mechanical aptitude/experience critical. Machine troubleshooting skills.
Able to train and coach new employees on tasks.
Ability to perform basic computer functions.
Good housekeeping habits and knowledge of cleaning/sanitation practices.
Very organized.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Scanning and AX/inventory experience desired.
Experience using forklifts and pallet jacks desired.
Must speak/read English but bilingual in Spanish is a real plus.
Demonstrated commitment to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and other food safety rules.
Demonstrated behaviors consistent with our Core Values: Teamwork, Relentlessly Dependable, Appreciation & Respect, Innovation & Constant Improvement, and Nourishing our Customers.
Physical/Mental Requirements & Demands:
Stamina to lead in a high volume environment.
Repetitive lifting of 20-50 lbs when doing certain tasks.
Must be able to withstand working in cold temperatures (35-40 degree)
Standing on concrete floors for 8-10 hours.
Visual acuity.
Safety Equipment Required:
Safety glasses
Non-slip shoes
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