Job Description
Job Description
Description :
Here at Evans / Palmex we are committed to our valued employees, leading innovation, quality, and community. We bring better-for you snacking to consumers with brands dating back nearly a century. We are proud to bring high quality snacking happiness to the hearts and bellies of our consumers daily. At Evans / Palmex , we love what we do; we think you will love us too.
If you are an individual who likes to be challenged and make a difference in a fast-paced team-oriented environment, look no further. Come join a company committed to its employees and inspiring wellness in consumers everywhere.
Competitive Benefits offered to employees :
- Low-cost Health, Vision and Dental insurance coverage
- Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Company paid Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
We are hiring for a Seasoner in our Kingsport, TN facility. The Seasoning Operator is responsible for seasoning product to required standards while maintaining a continuous flow of product to the packaging lines. Responsibilities include making minor adjustments to the machinery to achieve the correct product and seasoning flow, troubleshooting, maintenance of machinery, and record keeping
WHAT YOU'LL DO :
Adheres to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and Safety Regulations consistently.Maintains seasoner with correct seasoning at appropriate levels.Identifies seasoning equipment problems and corrects problems.Assembles and disassembles seasoning line equipment correctly.Handles line clean-ups and changeovers.Performs chemical, Kosher, and allergen cleaning.Performs seasoner set-up duties.Completes documentation for monitoring the seasoning process.Performs minor adjustments and maintenance on all equipment.Retrieves correct and adequate supplies from the warehouse to sufficiently stock lines.Performs all sanitation of scales and drums.Calibrates load cells for accurate seasoning application.Ensures product is within QA specifications and makes adjustments if necessary.May perform seasoning checks on finished product.Performs verification on level sensors using calibration tools.Performs verification on no-seasoning laser sensor.Assists with scale calibration.Utilizes operator interface panels to perform seasoning drop tests, adjust seasoning settings and operate equipment.Performs troubleshooting and corrective actions for seasoning issues.Communicates with Packaging Lead and Quality Assurance regarding pertinent issues, other positions regarding training and information, with Maintenance concerning equipment problems, and with the warehouse concerning supplies.May perform other duties as required.Requirements :
High School Diploma or GED and / or 1-year production experience in a manufacturing environment required.Ability to work in fast paced environment that involves repetitive motion.Good communication capabilities.Follow written and oral instructions.Good vision capabilities to perform inspection of equipment.Knowledge of safety procedures.WORK ENVIRONMENT :
This position requires the use of special safety precautions and / or equipment, e.g., working around operating machines, working with hazardous chemicals and materials, etc.While performing the essential functions of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing; walking over slippery surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; recurring lifting of moderately heavy items such as samples and record boxes. This position requires frequent pulling, carrying, and lifting up to 70lbs.We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, martial or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.