Kitter Rotating Weekends

Shift Schedule

12 Hour Days:
This is a day shift position, with hours from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The role follows a rotating 2-2-3 schedule: two days on, two days off, three days on, followed by two days off, two days on, and three days off. Team members will work every other weekend, including Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Responsible for the assembly and ingredient selection for batch kits according to the batch sheets, alongside weighing, measuring, organizing and labeling ingredients. In addition, the Kitter will assist the batching operators when necessary and run Clean-In-Places (CIP).

• Follow all safety, working, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) rules. Keep the work center audit ready.
• Report to and follow the direction of Processing Supervisors.
• Know established systems startup and shutdown procedures.
• Interpret posted schedules and appropriately adjust to schedule changes.
• Weigh, measure, organize and label ingredients.
• Read and record batch sheets.
• Receive all incoming products that meet legal and company standards.
• Clean process equipment such as silos and lines, which includes, but isn't limited to, hand cleaning parts, Clean-In-Place (CIP) and Clean-Out-of-Place (COP) operations on a daily basis.
• Take accurate samples to monitor Clean-In-Place (CIP) system for chemical concentration.
• Take accurate samples of products for QA testing.
• Service pumps, valves and heat exchangers to maintain operational state and per routine Preventative Maintenance (PM) schedule.
• Follow escalation protocol based on production and quality triggers.
• Aid in the training of new personnel or upskilling of team members.
• Complete every shift Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS), Centerline (CL), and Clean, Inspect, Lubricate (CIL) tasks on a timely manner and accurately.
• Communicate with upstream and downstream processing on any anticipated schedule delays and/or changes.

• Must work in a safe, efficient manner and follow all safety procedures including the use of safety equipment.
• Must have the ability to troubleshoot small problems and be able to discern when issues may require input from levels of authority within the corporation.
• Must be willing to ask for assistance when the process is unclear.
• A high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required.
• High School level verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computational skills required. Simple math reasoning required.
• Must be able to operate the equipment effectively after the appropriate break-in period.
• Must possess or be able to obtain an Industrial Truck Operator License.
• Proficiency in English:
  Comfortable with both written and verbal communication, including reading and writing.

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

Sitting/Standing/Walking/Lifting/Carrying: The operator stands throughout their shift and walks on uneven concrete and tile surfaces. The operator lifts up to 60 pounds on an occasional basis. Two or more employees complete lifts of greater than 100 pounds.

Pushing/Pulling/Bending/Stooping: The operator occasionally pushes/pulls a variety of objects which may include empty pallets, and brooms during cleanup activities. The operator will push/pull pipe‑fittings during hook up. The operator bends and stoops occasionally throughout the workday, when servicing equipment, picking supplies or waste product off the floor.

Squatting/Kneeling/Crawling/Twisting/Turning: The operator may squat when picking up supplies and during cleanup duties, including kneeling on the floor and crawling under equipment. Occasional twisting and turning at the waist while changing dryer lances, or making CIP connections.

Climbing/Balancing/Reaching: The operator occasionally climbs approved stairs or ladders. The operator reaches below shoulder level to pick up pipe‑fittings from the floor or while servicing product pumps and related…