Production Professionals & Forklift Drivers - Suffolk

Job Overview

Are you ready to join a team that produces quality products that are amongst over 50 household brands in the U.S.? This is a place for you to create your career and make a difference! Here in Suffolk we are passionate about the Planters brand and take ownership over the product and the brand's history in Suffolk.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Ability to effectively operate all current and future equipment / job functions in the department and demonstrate high level of competency on performance validation checks
• Achieve expected performance results on all equipment operated per reported data from the OEE/MES system and other department measures.
• Utilization of the OEE / MES system to monitor line status and to configure production runs
• Adjust Ishida scale equipment to achieve expected performance results.
• Perform machine changeovers and set-up with or without the use of tools
• Replace worn parts as needed
• Attend to machine breakdowns, identify necessary resources to repair, and assist in troubleshooting to bring equipment back to operable condition
• Adjust equipment with or without the use of tools to achieve a high level of performance
• Document work notifications on a computerized maintenance management system
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks
• Load materials necessary to maintain operation and identify/process out of specification materials for hold and rejection
• Use a computerized operator interface to make critical machine adjustments
• Clear all machine jams & effectively restart equipment
• Perform all required QRMP work instructions including but not limited to: leak detection, oxygen level, allergen free inspection, weight control, packaging material verifications
• Obtain supplies necessary for machine operation utilizing work saver or forklift and record transfer using the Prism system
• Perform sanitation responsibilities on equipment necessary to provide an allergen free set-up and changeover
• Utilize manufacturers manuals and/or handbooks to obtain data and troubleshooting on the machinery operation
• Provide break relief for any operation, including palletizing, within the department as assigned by supervisor
• Operate trash and cardboard compactor
• Properly handle oil stock and rework and transfer to the appropriate department
• Perform all duties described in the Cello Palletizer job
• Support plant high performance culture and continuous improvement programs through active participation in QCDSM and plant productivity programs.
• Comply and actively participate in all safety (KSRMP) and environmental (KEMS) policies, procedures and programs. May serve on KSRMP team.
• Comply with all QRMP program requirements including HACCP and GMPs.
• Perform area housekeeping duties.
• Perform all tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED Required.
• Must be able to move/Lift up to 35 lbs.
• Fork Lift License Required
• Must have and maintain a good attendance record.
• Must be Technical Quality Review (TQR) qualified.
• Must be able to communicate effectively.
• Must be computer literate and capable of learning department systems.
• Must have experience with operation of automated production / packaging machinery.
• Must have the ability to understand and identify tools, basic machine components, and hardware.
• Must demonstrate mechanical skill level on evaluation.
• Must demonstrate mechanical skill level on written and hands on evaluation following training and instruction.
• Must be able to utilize vendor operation manuals to make critical machine adjustments.
• Must be able to use a computerized operator interface to make critical machine adjustments.
• Must be computer literate and able to learn department systems.
• Must be able to attend / travel to off-site training if necessary.