Production Utility Trainee

• Under the direction of shift leadership, support Plant Operations
• Build capabilities in plant operations including manufacturing excellence, continuous improvement, and facilities care
• Perform cross-functional job functions such as: Trim inspector
• Frozen inspector
• Recase laborer
• warehouse utility
• Flake drum attendant
• Muncher utility
• Cutter deck utility
• Various other tasks assigned
• Loads, palletizes, bands, and maintains an accurate count and description of product handled
• Performs sanitation duties including EOC, Master Sanitation Schedule, and Plant downtime
• Decases product and constructs or deconstructs totes as needed
• Assists in cleanup, inventory, material segregation
• Understands information that is on manifest tickets
• Performs various outside tasks including in the attic or on the roof
• Handles and uses concentrated hazardous chemicals and wears associated PPE properly
• Handles, loads, and uses materials and ingredients
• Uses hand and power tools occasionally
• Operates lift trucks safely
• Keeps the flake drum applicator rolls full of mash
• Performs recordkeeping and reporting
• Communicates with multiple groups across the site
• Inspects and sorts product in a safe and effective manner
• Monitors equipment operations and changes settings if assigned
• Performs utility duties associated with equipment and operations during start-up, shutdown, cut changes, EOC and normal operation
• Abides by all PPE requirements and LOTO policy 100% of the time
• Required to train as needed
• Performs in-line quality checks (i.e. magnet checks on flakes) as assigned
• Qualified for Fire Watch
• Painting equipment, walls, framework, etc.
• Supports veLOCity initiatives
• Uses established cleaning procedures, chemicals, tools, techniques, and maintains sanitary conditions ensuring bacteria and housekeeping are at acceptable levels
• Breaks and relieves other employees

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 3-6 months’ work experience in a manufacturing facility (preferred)
• Ability to read, comprehend, write, and present information in English
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions
• Be able to work independently dependent on area
• Meet the physical demands described in the chart
• Ability to work in a wet and/or humid environment
• Ability to work around production equipment
• Ability to work with varying temperatures

3-6 months’ work experience in a manufacturing facility

• Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts
• Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program
• Paid Time Off
• Financial Wellness – Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance
• Family-Friendly Employee events
• Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type services