Production Assistant- Forklift Driver- 12 Hour Day Shift

Job Description:

Position Summary:

This role is responsible performing various routine tasks in an assigned area of a chocolate manufacturing site following defined standard operating procedures.  This role completes a variety of tasks including cleaning, basic operation of equipment, operating forklifts, hand packing product, monitoring controls, and assisting with equipment changeover activities.  

Principal Accountabilities:

• Performs a wide range of semi-skilled and unskilled jobs to support production operations.
• Performs non-maintenance tasks that are needed to maintain product flow and routine equipment operation.  May include tasks such as clearing jams, cleaning screens, and disposing of defective product or raw materials
• Operates area equipment or subsystems in a safe and efficient manner using established standard operating procedures.
• Maintains efficient operation of assigned equipment and subsystems via daily cleaning and routine adjustments. Generates work orders as needed.
• Performs cleaning and area setup.
• Maintains assigned work area, tools and equipment in a clean, organized and professional manner.  Assist other associates in maintaining the visual workplace requirements for the entire area.
• Performs hand packing, including bulk pack, six pack, and end of line. 
• Monitors, inspects, and maintains product quality while straightening rows on the main distribution line.
• Prepares and ships finished goods according to the established standard operating procedures.

Qualification Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

• Forklift Experience

Preferred:
• 1 year manufacturing experience
 

• KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: 
•  Ability to work independently
•  Mechanical aptitude
•   Ability to lift 55lbs

Demonstrated ability to understand, communicate, read, and write basic work-related English

• COMPETENCIES: 
•  Personal Learning, Peer Relations, Drive for Results