Container Filler/General Helper - 2Nd Shift

This physical production role is responsible for the filling of product into rigid containers (pails, drums, and totes), palletizing cases of finished product, labeling, documentation, and using various production equipment including a forklift. Please note that while there are a variety of duties, some shifts will require the repeated lifting and flipping of 50 pound pails of product throughout an 8 hour shift.
Duties & Responsibilities

• Set up equipment and products from holding tank to fill station, including but not limited to: valves, temp charts, metal detector, plastic covers, pallets, product lines, homogenizer, stamper, labels, manifolds, scales, socks, in-line filters, drums, pails, totes, drum and tote locks, and pallet inverters.
• Move supplies and pallets of finished product to and from production line area and elevator staging area using a fork lift truck.
• Place product cases onto pallet conveyor, stretch wrap completed pallets, band totes, and apply labels to cases.
• Seal drum and containers with lid, cover, or metal band following required quality procedures.
• Complete written reports and documentation to include: process control chart, pallet tags, daily disposition sheet, housekeeping checklist, and labels with code date information.
• Perform and document quality checks to include brix, viscosity, temperature, fill weight and metal detector, and take batch samples for quality control and lab.
• Troubleshoot and/or identify equipment failures or problems and report to maintenance.
• Wrap finished product using tape gun to surround pallet.
• Adhere to all GMP, including sanitary requirements, Food Safety, Safety, and Standardized Work Procedures.

**Please note - this role may need to do training on 1st or 3rd shift. Shift availability is required.**

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent diploma (GED, HSED).
• Experience working in a production environment preferred. Food or beverage manufacturing preferred but not required.
• Ability to lift and move 50 pounds continuously, and up to 75 occasionally.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts to the production process including conversion of weight and volume in the metric system.
• Previous forklift experience is preferred.
• Must be hardworking, punctual, dependable and work well with others.
• Must work responsibly and follows all safety and security procedures.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Family-owned for over 150 years, Masterson Foods has a rich history and reputation as a quality supplier of premium sweet and savory food products. We are a recognized leader in supplying these products as well as customized manufacturing solutions to the restaurant, packaged ice cream, and contract manufacturing segments of the food industry. Through a process of continuous improvement and renewal, Masterson will exceed the expectations of our customers, employees, and community. We are committed to being a good neighbor, an attractive and ethical place to work, and an attentive supplier.

Masterson Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.