DoBoy Operator

Job Location: ​Itasca​

Itasca

Want to make an impact?

Employee is responsible for handling materials, candy, and producing product.  They must set-up, change-over, and run lines and/or assist packaging employees.  They are responsible for sanitation, quality, productivity, and safety in their area.

Ways you will make a difference

 

OPERATIONAL TASKS:

 

Perform usages/usage corrections of all materials in the area of responsibility, using GLOBE/SAP.•    Ensures code date on display is correct – change code dates on displays if needed. 
Ensure code date on case is correct – change code dates at the start of every shift. 
Operate shrink-wrap machine by changing and adjusting film on shrink-wrap machine. Clear shrink wrap machines of any jams. Guarantee all rolls are in place before leaving for the day.
Erect and collapse corrugated material to make cases. 
Operate case taper to seal finished goods cases at end of line and change tape on case taper as needed. 
Pack and palletize finished cases based on pallet pattern and communicate to the warehouse when pallet is available for pick up. 
Dump Giants candy from totes into candy throughs and ensure that the candy throughs are always full while the line is running.
Assure all materials needed for a product are on the line and call the packaging or product driver for supplies as needed.
Separate and repack product held for quality problems.  
Set-up machines for next shift and complete changeovers as needed.  Assure all material is covered.
Ensure all materials are covered and returned to their proper location at the end of each shift. 
Fill out downtime sheets and other applicable forms.
Empty and remove buckets, drums, catch pans, and hoppers to proper area and/or receptacle for example into large hoppers, animal feed etc.  
Participate on Shift Hand Off on a daily basis in order to communicate potential issues to the following shift. 
Monitor quality of finished displays and shippers produced at end of line for proper taping, code dates, shrink wrap, and proper orientation of units in display and in cases.
Ability to palletize and orientate displays and shippers correctly and place correct amount per pallet. 
Ability to dump totes of candy as heavy as 50 lbs.
Ability to work in a room below 50 degrees. 
Maintain clean work area utilizing daily GMP checklists.
Escalate issues to supervisor and mechanics as needed. 
Work collaboratively with the Doboy operator and assist as needed to ensure performance is exceeded on every shift. 
Perform other duties as assigned.

 

QUALITY:

 

Employee shall follow all required GMP, quality and food safety requirements. In addition, employee shall notify their supervisor or other designated personnel of all quality or food safety findings or incidents.

 

SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL:

 

Employee shall follow Ferrara-Itasca’s safety & environmental objectives & targets, follow the plant safety rules, report incidents & unsafe conditions immediately, maintain compliance with regulations, and refer to the Safety & Environmental Management System(s) on all related procedures and programs.
 

Skills that will make you successful

SKILLS:

Math: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Fractions

Reading & Writing:  Ability to read technical written material and to communicate via written material

Computer literacy:  Knowledge of navigation and inputting

 

 

Experiences that will support your success

 

REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL:

High School Diploma Preferred
Basic math and computer skills

 

EXPERIENCE:

Food Manufacturing experience preferred.