Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you. As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don't compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits. To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led, resilient and positive to succeed here because we expect pace and agility, we insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact Click Apply to get started. SUMMARY: Transports and supplies creams to extruder, supplies truffles to feeder device and operates shrink wrap machine when running bulk products. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING. OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED.
- Perform shrinkwrap operator job function.
- Set up and check overall operation to ensure proper wrapping.
- Verify proper film size, load and thread through machine.
- Check codes for proper information and perform HACCP responsibilities.
- Feed truffle balls into feeder device, using earliest day code first.
- Record total weight of truffle balls being enrobed and transfer any un-enrobed portion back to cooler.
- Weigh and record excess chocolate, rework, and scrap when running truffles.
- Assist in removing cream from bowl and feeding into extruder.
- Sift and transport bins of truffle coating ingredients from packing area to enrobing room for reuse.
- Follow all GMP Guidelines
ADDITIONAL DUTIES:
- Back-up for Enrober and Extruder operators
- Back-up material handler
- Back-up plant utility
- Sort and return 031 supplies to appropriate area.
- Follow all standard operating procedures (SOP), Policies, and GMP's.
- Assure adherence to Food Safety Requirements and Work Instructions.
- Report problems regarding food safety to supervisor or manager.
- Train new employees as required.
- Comply with all safety policies, report safety violations, and attend safety meetings.
- Maintain home department in a clean and orderly manner.
- Perform other related work duties as requested by leader.
- Required to work until end of production shift daily.
- When utility job function is not needed, the utility person will assume packaging duties.
- Performing all machine operator and material handler functions will qualify for that rate of pay.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Some direct supervision of others.
QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add and subtract three or more digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed written and oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hand to finger, handle objects. Reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.
Required Activities/Frequency: At Least Once Per Day: Reaching forward > 22 , Kneeling Sometimes/Up to 2 Hours Per Day: Lifting/Carrying 51-100 pounds, Pushing/Pulling 100+ pounds, Sitting, Climbing-Legs Only/Stairs, Squatting, Crouching, Balancing, Writing, Work on Computer Frequently/2-4 Hours per Day: Reaching Above Shoulders Routinely/4 + Hours Daily: Lifting/Carrying 26-50 pounds, Standing, Walking, Bending Over, Twisting, and Reading OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Vision: Near, Far, Color, Depth Perception Hearing Twisting of Head and Neck Grasping: Light-R, L, Firm-R, L Talking Finger Dexterity: Right, Left Repetitive Use of Hand: Left and Right Repetitive Use of Foot: Left and Right OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- This position requires high degree of mechanical aptitude.
- This position requires the ability to operate pallet hand jack.
- Perform Under Time Pressure
- Make Independent Decisions
- Variable Type of Work
- Working more than 5 days/week
- Working Overtime
- Work shifts greater than 8 hours
- Afternoon or Night Shift
Environmental Factors/Frequency: Rarely/ Once Daily: Humid/Wet, Elevated Work Surfaces, Working Alone Sometimes/2 hours per day: Temperatures (cold and hot temperatures) Routinely/4 + Hours Daily: Moving machinery, Noise > 85 dBA
Use of Non-Standard Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)/Frequency: Routinely/4+ Hours Daily: Hearing Protectors, Rubber Floor Mat
ADDITIONAL PPE: Routinely/4+ hours daily: Slip-resistant shoes
Required Exam Components: Pre-Assignment: Math Test, Physical Ability Test, Fork Lift Training, Fork Lift Test, Electric Fork Lift License Periodic/Annual: HACCP Test, Audiometric Test pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law. We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List. If you are a recruitment agency and wish to submit candidate to be considered for this vacancy, you must have agreed to, and signed, our terms of business. We will not accept CVs from any other sources other than those currently on our PSL. We will not pay a fee for any candidate that has not been represented by a provider on our PSL.