WAREHOUSE WORKER-MICHIGAN

Work at one of the staples in Detroit’s snack foods. This company has been around for many decades and is a household name around the city. Your position here will not only be a great opportunity to be a part of Detroit's history but also very gratifying and fulfilling as well!

Job Description

Production- Packaging potato chips to go out to the warehouse.

Warehouse- Getting boxes ready to be shipped out to vendors.

Sanitation- Cleaning and Sanitizing equipment and plant after hours.

Responsibilities- Production

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time with repetitive motions.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs at shoulder height- Multiple times within the shift.
• Complete a pre-operation check on seasoning dispensers to ensure sanitation has been completed and reduce the risk of cross-contamination.
• Obtain a copy of the production schedule before the start of your shift.
• Visually inspect product throughout production to ensure proper seasoning application.
• Maintain a clean work area including catwalks, staging areas, storage areas, etc.
• No food contact equipment or utensils may touch the floor at any time.
• Thoroughly wipe all pans and buckets during change overs to reduce the risk of cross-contamination.
• Coordinate changeovers with machine operators to prevent cross-contamination.
• Empty all dispensers and perform wipe down at the end of each shift, where appropriate.
• Complete any required paperwork, as assigned by your supervisor.
• Clean seasoning applicators weekly
• Clean seasoning storage bins weekly
• Perform all duties in an effective manner to minimize downtime, raw material loss, and seasoning spillage.

Responsibilities- Warehouse

• Must have the ability to count.
• Accurately select product by matching slot numbers and product descriptions.
• Lift and carry cases of up to 40lbs. from pick slots and place them onto pallets; cases must be lifted from floor level, shoulder level and overhead.
• Meet and maintain established productivity standards.
• Construct sturdy, balanced pallet loads from various sizes and weights of cases for damage-free shipping.
• Shrink-wrap and stage completed pallets of selected product in proper shipping lanes for loading.
• Communicate with supervisors regarding safety, equipment, damaged goods, and any problems or issues that may arise.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures and safety rules, including safe operation of equipment and helping to maintain a clean, safe working environment.
• Appropriately follow food safety procedures.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties in the warehouse as needed and assigned.

Responsibilities- Sanitation

• Cleaning and sanitizing production equipment and rooms
• Assisting with swabbing processes
• Disassembling and assembling equipment in order to clean it
• Performing minor equipment maintenance
• Working individually and as part of a team
• Assemble and disassemble production equipment when needed
• Apply CIP cleaning programs, environmental cleaning with chemicals
• Follow preventive maintenance techniques weekly
• Lift weights up to 50 lbs. daily
• Team-lift weights up to 100 lbs. occasionally
• Perform repetitive micro-movements involving the limbs
• Perform repetitive motion involving the muscles, joints or ligaments
• Climb steps to mezzanine/kettles
• Regularly place pressure on one muscle or joint
• Complete logs and other required documents daily
• Transport working materials (i.e. folders, thermometers, scale, bags, towels, gloves) daily
• Read and write numbers
• Communicate in English or Spanish verbally and in writing
• Use pallet jack when needed

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age

• Legally able to work in the U.S.

• High School diploma or equivalent desired

• Must be able to stand for an entire shift (8-10 hours)