Production Specialist

Job Title: Production Specialist

Reports To:  Area Supervisor

Department:  Production

Summary:  LEVEL 1 Production Specialist (3rd Shift)

Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 

The Level 1 Production Specialist role encompasses several job functions within the Production area.  It is the intent that, as the Production Specialist develops, they will learn all these roles to be a Level 1 Production Specialist: 

     Administrative Duties

• Basic computer skills and understanding of RF device.
• Understanding of current ERP system
• SOP document Access
• Safety Training Requirements and Training Completion
• Accessing SDS sheets

     Warehouse

• Forklift Certification
• Understand all methods of moving material using RF device inside the production and warehouse areas.
• Properly build material on pallets to ship to our customers.
• Ensure scanning accuracy of all product movements.
• Performs routine housekeeping functions.

Repack and Sampling

• Ensures sampling procedures are followed.
• Adheres strictly to PPE requirements and container specifications. 
• Conducts repacks as required per instructions. 
• Ensures accuracy of location and weight of items.
• Perform grounding and bonding functions properly.
• Properly label all containers.
• Knowledge of all current packaging and size selections.
• Demonstrate proper usage of the weight scales.
• Understand the scanning functions on how to process repacks.
• Performs routine housekeeping functions.
• Demonstrate how to perform the repack process for sales orders and stock orders.
• Follow all Food Safety requirements in the repack process.

Packout and Repack

• Safety

  Accessing an SDS

  Hazcom label contents on in-process labels

  GHS label contents on finished product labels

• Food Safety

  Allergen labeling

  Color coding

  Filtration as CCP (critical control point)

  ISO document – Good paperwork practices

• Equipment      

  Using camlocks

  Packout scales

  Opening and closing valves

• Drum Handling

  Types of drum handling equipment

  Proper techniques to handle and transport drums

  Using and storing pallets

• Labeling and Stacking (Customer Specific)

  Specific palletization requirements

  Imbibe labeling requirements

• Assembly – Dissassembly; Cleaning; and Use for Each

  Filter press

  Cartridge

  Paper

  Bag

  Cloth

  New press

  Pumps

  Diaphragm     

  Tank pumps

• Cleaning Procedures

  Pumps

  Hoses

  Dishes

  Tanks

  Extractor

  Scan to clean (non-allergen)

• Liquid Transfer

  Proper grounding and bonding procedures

• Packaging

  Heisler manual lid press

  Torque/capping wrenches

  Labeling

  CCP#1 filtration and packout report

  Tare charts

• Report Queues: Production Queue

  Packaging report

  Forklift Qualifications

  Shift supervision for hands on training

  Supervisor verification of safe forklift observations

  Supervisor verification of safe walk behind observations

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to two years related experience and/or training.

Language Ability:

Demonstrated ability to make successful presentations to individuals and/or groups at all levels of an organization.  Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  Ability to deal effectively with a variety of individuals at all organizational levels.  Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or government regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public. 

Math Ability:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic alg