Blast Cooler Driver

A valid fork truck license is required for this position as it is the main part of the job. There is two Bulk Blast Cooler Drivers in the blast cooler. The "Hot" side blast cooler driver is responsible for the transporting of products from the bulk production line into the blast coolers. The "Cold" side blast cooler driver is responsible for transporting products from the blast cooler to the robots.

Inside the blast coolers the temperature range is about 35-45F. Clothing is provided and there is an area out of the blast coolers where the drivers sit to wait for product that is not as cold. Tracking of materials for cooling times based on code dates and times via visual management and use of the Matrics system (scanning) is required.

FIFO is a priority along with following plant production schedules. This job works from brief verbal instructions and is expected to work without close supervision. The Bulk Blast Cooler Drivers are members of the Filling Team and actively participates in Green Room Meetings. Work requires simple mathematical skills of addition and subtraction. Communication is expected between Palletizer Operator and/or Line Techs.

This position requires fork truck driving. Verify pallets coming into the blast cooler and pallets that will be restacked:
Product number, code date, case integrity, expanded pallet pattern and pallet ticket. Scan product and bay into Matrics system for traceability. Tag bays that have different code dates / products. Communication with production rooms/Palletizers/DHL for changeovers. Understand and follow the Plant's Hold procedures. Get pallets from dock truck to supply robots. Robots:
Put pallets in the pallet dispenser, puts slip sheets in the slip sheeter. Scan product in and out of Matrics in accordance with inventory recordkeeping requirements.

Must be able to change the forklift battery. Perform lift truck inspections every shift prior to use.

Follow GMP's. Clean blast cooler area when needed.

Responsible for traceability using Matrics system for product locations, number of cases, proper ticket on pallet. If cases are open, damaged, or some other related defect is observed, need to communicate to the Filling room/Palletizer. Follow FIFO and production schedules pertaining to code dates and product cooling times to preserve Quality Timetables for shipping of cooled product. Follow procedures for retaining product traceability through the restack process.

(Matrics)

Follow all safety rules. Follow all guidelines associated with safely operating forklifts. Use proper LO/TO procedures. Need to be constantly aware of heavy forklift traffic.

Be able to lift up to 45# cases/80# pallets infrequently.