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Line Puller (3rd Shift)

Line Puller (3rd Shift)

United Petfood Producers USA Inc.Mishawaka, IN, US
25 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
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Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Line Puller

Location : Mishawaka, IN

Department : Shipping

Job Type : Hourly

About United Petfood : United Petfood is a private label producer of high-quality dry & wet pet food, biscuits and snacks. We are a Belgian family business with 25 high-tech pet kitchens in Europe and the US.

Joining us, means joining an international, passionate and driven team with one common goal : a healthy planet filled with healthy pets! But it doesn’t stop there : we truly care about building encouraging, supportive, long-lasting partnerships, both inside as well as outside of our fast-growing family company. By only working with the very best ingredients and most innovative technology available, we ensure a spot in which you can grow, bloom and make thousands of pets happy worldwide!

Check out our website at : United Petfood Producers USA, Inc.

Position Summary : The Line Puller moves finished pallets to designated “hold” area and insures proper assortment of packaging materials for production runs.

Duties & Responsibilities :

  • Communicate with Warehouse and Production supervisor regarding packaging required for daily production runs and insure appropriate inventory levels are maintained throughout the day.
  • Using stand-up and sit down forklifts, deliver packaging to plant lines.
  • Using stand-up and sit down forklifts, remove loaded pallets from production line to warehouse for compliance with positive release program.
  • Supply packaging material to line as needed and maintains pallet supplies in building.
  • Complete all required documentation with accuracy.
  • Advise Warehouse and Production Managers when packaging inventories are low.
  • May be required to fill in for DC Tech.
  • Advise appropriate leads of any unsafe conditions in both plant and warehouse areas.
  • Able to troubleshoot some equipment issues and advise maintenance of needed repairs or preventive care.
  • Responsible for continuous improvement ideas and implementation in assigned area.
  • Follow and maintain GMP standards at all times.
  • Participate and assist in yearly inventory process.
  • Follow and hold others accountable for following all company Good Manufacturing Practices.
  • Maintain a clean work area and participate in warehouse sanitation tasks.
  • Other duties as directed by the supervisor.

Workplace Safety :

  • Completes safety system documentation and verifies compliance to program standards. Reports deviations to Supervisor.
  • Participates in mandatory safety trainings and adheres to all safety policies
  • Required to report all safety issues, near misses, and injuries

    • Quality & Food Safety :

  • Completes quality & food safety system documentation and verifies compliance to program standards. Reports deviations to Supervisor.
  • Participates in mandatory food safety and quality training program requirements
  • Preserves the integrity of the BRC system through adherence to the policies and procedures outlined. Takes actions necessary to resolve food safety and quality system deficiencies
  • Required to report food safety and quality system failures and take actions necessary to preserve the BRC system.

    • Position Requirements :

  • Able to demonstrate skill operating forklift equipment; obtain or hold certification.
  • Ability to operate stretch wrap machine.
  • Work well within a team environment.
  • Communicate well verbally and in writing using the English language.
  • Ability to lift a minimum of 50lbs consistently throughout shift.
  • Tolerance for both hot and cold environment.
  • Prior experience working in a manufacturing environment desirable.
  • Ability to understand and carry out instructions.

    • Equal Opportunity Employer : United Petfood Producers USA Inc. is an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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