Job Description

Company Philosophy:

The company has built its reputation in the marketplace by demanding high standards for all of its employees. The company’s success is measured by its integrity, honesty, quality products at a fair price with exemplary service to its customers.  This position requires an individual that excels in leadership and is a team player with a superb skill set.  Beyond the technical qualifications of the position it is important that the individual demonstrates a character with strong family values and a willingness to build a solid working relationship with hands-on ownership. 

 

 

Purpose and role of job:

Responsible for delivering raw materials and removing waste from the production lines. Also will assist tending machine that compresses scrap material, cardboard, plastic, and any other loose material to bale into bundles.

Principal Accountabilities/ Responsibilities:

Observes all safety rules and uses the proper safety equipment as a driver and pedestrian.Completes daily forklift required inspectionsFollows necessary GMP, FDA, and ISO regulations/guidelines.Delivers raw materials from raw material staging to the production lines. (Materials are electronically transferred from staging to the lines through the use of a Radio Frequency Gun (RFG).Removes bins of scrap from production lines and delivers them to the baler room.Delivers empty bins to the production linesCarries materials to the baling machine and places into the compression chamber.Threads tie bands around bale and twists or clamps ends of bands to tighten.Removes bale from machines and transports to storage place, weighs bale, and records weight.Lines compression chamber of baling machine with paper, burlap, or other covering before baling.Performs other duties as necessary when directed to do so.Loads and unloads waste trailers.

Education and experience requirements:

Ability to communicate orally and written.Licensed forklift operator.Ability to operate in a fast paced environment.Ability to work in a team oriented environmentAbility to use computer equipment.High School diploma or equivalent.Manufacturing experience preferred.Forklift experience preferred.SAP system knowledge/experience preferred

Work Environment:

Work in an environment with the potential for exposure to dust during certain tasks.

Physical Requirements:

Frequent sitting, standing, walking, and bending over throughout a 12–hour shift.Occasional climbing, kneeling, and reaching overhead during shift.Occasional pushing and pulling with the arms and legs throughout shift.Occasional lifting or carrying boxes up to 50 lbs.Constant light and strong grasping throughout shift.Operation of forklifts and baler during shift.Daily sweeping and organizing floor and work area.Required participation in a daily pre-shift warm-up routine.

Disclaimer:

The above information on this job description has been described to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents.  Other duties and responsibilities not specifically described may be assigned from time to time, consistent with knowledge, skills and abilities of the incumbent.

First Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations.  As such, First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who, as a result of their role specifications, may come in to contact with sensitive data.

First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status.