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Sterman Masser, Inc.
Position Description
Position Title: General Laborer 3 Reports to: Production Supervisor Safety Sensitive Role: Yes
SUMMARY
General Laborer in the Potato Packaging Facility of Sterman Masser, Inc. performs basic duties, as needed, in all areas of the facility.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Reads production schedule boards, customer orders, or shipping orders to determine products to be packed.
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Pack (grasp and lift) 5-10lb bags into larger shipping packages
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Sorts and places product with weight of up to 50 lbs. onto pallets according to a predetermined sequence, such as size, type, style, or product code. May include restacking of pallets.
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Securing or wrapping of pallets for shipping according to customer specifications, including use of the automatic wrapper
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Conveys material and products from one area to another by hand, pallet jack or electric pallet jack.
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Example: Moving empty, partially-filled, and completely filled pallets or bin boxes; moving pallets from production to pallet wrapper, moving pallets from production to shipping
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Mark products with identifying information according to production board and customer specifications
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Maintains sewing machines by rethreading or replacing needles or thread.
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Weighs, counts, checks, or records amounts of products packed, received, or distributed. Shares out information with appropriate personnel.
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May complete requests for supplies or materials (notify fork lift operators, supervisors or inventory system personnel)
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Notifies appropriate personnel of down time and need for maintenance
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Must be able to work short-notice extended hour shifts, up to 12 hours daily, including weekends to meet production and customer needs.
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Follow 5S Lean principles for work area: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize & Sustain
OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED AND EXPECTATIONS:
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Assist with creating display containers.
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Identify and correct bag issues.
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Communicate with lead/supervisor when additional help is required
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Clean work area when machine is idle
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Other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
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Must be 18 years or older or part of the student work program
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Must be able to consistently grasp, lift and stack 50 lbs. of product independently for up to 10 hours per day
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Must be able to consistently stack 50 lbs. or product onto a pallet up to 8 layers high (approximately 6 feet in height) or trained as a bailer operator
POSITION STANDARDS
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Requirements:
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Steel Toe Shoes
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Visible ID Badge
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No Drinks other than Plain Water
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Smoking ONLY in designated areas
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No Polished/False Fingernails
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No Chewing Tobacco
Safety
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Employees must follow standard operating procedures to ensure a safe working environment
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Employees must notify management of safety concerns and report within 24 hours all incidents and near misses to supervisor or safety department
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Required for:
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ALL Jobs/Tasks
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Bin Repair
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Hand Protection
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Eye Protection
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Using Power Tools
Voluntary for:
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Bin Repair
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Using Air Hose
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Under Machines
Physical Requirements/Range of Motion
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Lift 50lbs without assistance (Grasp/lift)
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Lift 51 to 100 lbs with assistance (Grasp/Lift)
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Push or Pull up to 50 lbs
Working Conditions Outside of Office
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A variety of dusts may be present
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Walking surfaces may be uneven
Cleaning Duties
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Wash Equipment & Bins with Pressure Washer & Disinfectant
