Job Description

GRIFFITH FOODS
Griffith Foods is a global manufacturer of food products. We provide a wide range of taste and texture components for food industry customers throughout the world. Our products include seasoning blends, dry mixes, coating systems, dough blends, crumbs, flavors, sauces and food bases that are used in an extensive variety of application from snack foods and processed meat and poultry to ready meals. Our customers include food processors, restaurant operators and grocery retailers. While our name may not be familiar to consumers, our products are key components of foods offered by many of the world's best-known companies.
Responsibilities:

• Carries out duties according to procedures and work instructions, covering the tasks relating to the position's function as outlined in the department's quality manual.
• Ensures that GMP/HACCP/GMS standards are met, both personally and departmentally.
• Ensures all CCP checks are done at the required frequency and fills out HACCP sheet legibly & accurately
• Follows HACCP allergen protocols and changeovers
• Follows all procedures to reduceNCRs and customer complaints
• Participates in root cause analysis of customer complaints and NCRs
• Sets up equipment as per set up sheet and operates PLC controls
• Trouble shoots equipment and resolves set up issuesto reduce downtime
• Tracks all downtime and collaborates with maintenance crew to reducedowntime
• Follows schedule and ensures orders are shipped ON TIME IN FULL
• Constantly watches to make sure equipment is operating properly and notifies Team Leader or Mechanic if necessary.
• Loads pallets with finished product and moves skid to staging area.
• Checks power lift truck and ensures that it is in safe operating condition.
• Identifies problems and corrects if possible or escalates to the area team leader.
• Enters production information into Baan in a timely manner.
• Verifies own work as follows:
• Material matches description on travel card/order copy.
• Weights are as specified.
• Packaging and labels are as specified.
• Pallet patterns are as specified/follow SID
• Participates in Lean manufacturing projects, Kaizen events, other duties or tasks that may be assigned as required.
• Ensures the health, safety, cleanliness, and security of the work environment.
• Ensures compliance with all product safety, legality and quality requirements.
• Understands and complies with all company policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• 2+ years' experience in Food Manufacturing preferred

What We Offer(*):
Health and Group Benefits (100% of premiums paid by Griffith foods)
Education reimbursement program
Life event recognition and on the job recognition
Generous defined contribution retirement plan
Career development and growth opportunities
Annual wellness allowance
Annual incentive

• Please note that terms and conditions apply

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Griffith Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability, please let us know at the time of your scheduled interview.