Production Specialist - Essentia

Through committed service and sustainable proteins solutions, Essentia is dedicated to building a better business for our customers. We do this by holding true to our values: Teamwork, Respect, Agility, Creativity and Knowledge. The purpose of this role is to provide administrative support, general office functions and other related duties for assigned Essentia Protein Solutions facility.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:  Minimum of H.S. Diploma / G.E.D., 2- or 4-year degree desirable.

Experience:  Minimum of two (2) years of experience in an office environment, providing administrative support. Knowledge of manufacturing practices and data, preferable. Combination of experience and education.

JOB DUTIES:

• Manage and organize documents for accessibility for production and operations.

• Collects, inputs, and prepares data for continuous improvement efforts.

• Complies with and follows company food safety and quality policies.

• Assist production with data collection and analysis.

• Assist with trouble shooting and investigations to find root cause.

• Work with Operations Process Improvement to provide information and data as needed.

• Assist production with CAPAs, SOPs and JHAs.

• Assist with the production scheduling and planning.

• Preparing data and presentation materials for monthly presentations.

• Project Work as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Communicate effectively and professionally interact with plant personnel, sales staff, customer service and other internal and external customers maintaining the best interest of the company at all times.

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills required in English.

• Willingness to collaborate professionally and effectively in a dynamic environment.

• Ability to be cross trained in all aspects of the job.

• Accuracy in filling out paperwork and entering data.

• Highly adaptable

• Multitasker with strong attention to detail.

• Computer skills (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Highly organized

• Ability to follow standard procedures.

• Ability to interpret data as it pertains to Production specifications.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of company information when required.

BASIC PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Approximate:    8-Hour Day (may be longer during peak season)

Key:                       Occasional          =             0% - 33%

                               Frequent             =             34% - 66%

                               Continuous         =             67% - 100%

                               N/A                       =             Not Applicable

Standing                                                              Frequent

Sitting                                                                   Occasional

Walking                                                                Occasional

Bending/Kneeling/Crouching/Stooping  Occasional

Reaching Above Shoulder                            Occasional

Climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.)                     Occasional

Working on Heights:

Unprotected Heights      N/A

Protected Heights            N/A

Lifting Weights from 0 to 50 pounds                        Occasional

Push/Pull/Maneuver Equipment/Products/Materials

                Weighing from 0 to 2,500 pounds             Occasional

Being Around and/or Operating Moving Machinery/Equipment  Occasional

Operating a Vehicle (as a part of your job)                                       Occasional

Read/Monitor Gauges on Various Equipment/Machinery              N/A

Hand Movements:

Recording Data                                                  Frequent

Operating Office Equipment                        Frequent

Operating Computer                                      Occasional

Simple Grasping (right and left)                 Occasional

Firm Grasping (right and left)                      Occasional

Fine Manipulating (right and lef