Job Description
Job Description
Summary : This position is responsible for assisting in assuring that product leaving the manufacturing facility shall meet standard specifications set by Mariani Packing Company. The position requires good math skills in order to carry out the major duties and responsibilities. Effective communication in English, both written and oral, is a must. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Accountability # 1 – Quality 80% :
- Responsible for ensuring production meets specification and that Food Safety objects are met in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Follow testing procedures and analyze specific quality attributes of products including, but not limited to, moisture, particle size, defects, net weight, count, percentages, sorbate, sulphur, oil, etc. to ensure quality standards are met.
- Check container markings for clarity and correctness to ensure all packaging specifications are met and document findings.
- Statistics and paperwork associated with daily production are to be completed, legible and accurate.
- Weekend and night shifts and overtime may be required as workload demands.
- Must know and carry out procedure for holding product.
- Must work cooperatively with co-workers.
- Awareness, observation, documentation and enforcement of all Food Safety Programs (GMPs, HACCP, CCPs, Allergen, Organic and other programs).
- Must be detail oriented.
- Work closely with production staff for solutions and dispositions of held product in an efficient and timely manner.
- Computer data entry required.
Accountability # 2 – Communications : 15%
Informs QA Supervisor and appropriate production department of known or anticipated problems, and recommends corrective action.Ensures clear and timely communication to maximize quality, productivity and minimize down time.Work under the philosophy of : One cross-functional OPERATIONAL TEAM.Effectively communicate (reading, writing, speaking) in English.Accountability # 3 – Personal Growth : 5%
Exercises tact and discretion in interpersonal contacts.Respects confidentiality of privileged information.Supports the Company Values.Demonstrate commitment to continued personal and professional growth and developmentAccountability # 4 – Physical Demands :
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee will occasionally lift and / or move 10 to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.