Location: Schulenburg,TX, USA
General Purpose:
Inspects jars for fill weight and quality.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
* Inspects the required number of containers for proper weight control in accordance with procedure.
* Ensures that container weights are within the acceptable parameters and adjusts as necessary.
* When weights exceed the maximum allowed on retort products, immediately shut down the line and notify management.
* Reports to management when weight control cannot be maintained.
* Assists and communicates with filler operators on filler operations, CIP cleanups, initial startup, startup from downtime, broken jar cleanup, etc.
* Completes all required paperwork accurately and legibly; then delivers paperwork to the quality control lab.
* Maintains supply of caps in Hopper along with Filler Operator.
* Monitors closure quality and reports to management any issues.
* Communicates effectively with de-palletizer operator.
* Checks cap and glass quality of x-ray rejects. Ensures defects are delivered to the lab for analysis.
* Track discarded jars and any other items listed on procedures.
* Document and track cap box inventory as they are used throughout the shift.
* Reports maintenance issues as they occur and submits work orders when necessary.
* Follows all DFA Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate, regulatory quality, and sanitation requirements.
* Utilize scanners or thin client units to make SAP transaction for the purpose of maintain accurate inventory levels and ensuring reliable product traceability
* Perform items on the Master Sanitation lists when production is not running.
* Handles cleaning chemicals in a safe manner utilizing safety equipment such as gloves, eyewear, etc.
* Clear cardboard, trash, and excess pallets from filler room.
* Maintain sanitary equipment conditions during production.
* Change product code on x-ray machine.
* Operate fork lift as necessary to resupply cap inventory.
* Maintain safe environment and perform other duties in a safe manner at all times.
* Assists in training new operator.
* Ability to function in a team based structure and positively contributes to team based efforts.
* Other duties as assigned by supervisor.