JOB SUMMARY                                                                      

Provide general labor where work is needed in various locations throughout the plant. May be required to perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or required by supervisor. Maintains product quality by recognizing and understanding customer specifications, defective product, packets and/or packaging.  Maintain and adhere to Blue Diamond HACCP processes and auditing, Good Manufacturing Procedures (GMPs) and safety practices. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS                         

Performs a variety of labor functions that may include any or all the following: 

• Material handling functions, including but not limited to, forming and lining of containers, packing WIP and finished goods into containers, palletizing of product, and manual cut-in of raw materials as required. 

• Perform general clean-up, and minor sanitation duties (i.e., sweeping, shoveling of spilled product, general cleaning of equipment and area) as required. 

• Responsible for handling material of various weights and dimensions. 

• Responsible for applying Stickers/Labels and stamps by paying special attention to detail (Lots/Batches/Customer Name & Addresses). 

• Assist in loading trucks, stacking pallets/boxes and help assist in trailer inspection according to BDG Trailer Cleanliness Policy. 

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS  

Minimum level of education required.   

• High School Diploma or GED    

Minimum number of year(s) of experience required in addition to education plus type(s) of functional experience. 

• N/A    

Other required type(s) of functional experience (e.g., Production/Operations, Accounting, Forklift Operator, Inventory Control, etc.) 

• Must be able to identify problems and assist in solving.  Position incorporates generalist concept and accomplishment of minor maintenance and housekeeping is expected.   

Total minimum number of years of experience required in lieu of degree (if applicable) 

• N/A 

Other job requirements (e.g., certifications/licenses, CPG experience, work overtime/weekends, etc.) 

• The position requires the ability to lift 50 pounds.  

• Overtime as necessary is a requirement to the performance of this position.   

• The position may require the ability to work in noisy areas and exposure to heat, cold and dust.  

• May work in traffic areas.   

• Must wear personal protection equipment while working. 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES (Specialized education, specific software experience, etc.) 

• Previous Food Manufacturing experience. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  

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. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently be required to communicate with others and regularly climb stairs. On shift employee is constantly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The position involves sitting, walking, and lifting less than 10 pounds for long periods of time throughout the day but may occasionally lift up to 50 lbs. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT  

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

Position may require employee to work around loud energized equipment and is routinely exposed to hazardous materials for extended periods of time. Exposure to adverse conditions can be, but are not limited to heat, cold, noise, dust, fumes, dirt, herbal aromas, airborne particles, grease, and chemical substances. Team member safety is very important to us and more information is available through Blue Diamond Health and Safety.