General Labor - 1St Shift

Job Title: General Labor

Department: Operations

Reports To: Distribution Manager and/or Supervisor

Position Type: Fulltime

Schedule: 6:00am to 2:30pm - Monday through Friday

Pay rate: $17.00 per hour

Purpose of PositionSafely handle, move, locate, relocate, stack, package, repackage, and count product.

Values and Business Practices

• Customer First – We deliver on what we promise to our customers with a positive attitude
• We treat everybody with respect and dignity
• We operate with high business ethics
• We are a good corporate citizen
• We value our professional relationships
• We strive to have a “Continuous Improvement Culture”
• We are committed to the safety of our employees and our equipment/facilities

Company ExpectationsOur expectation is that all employees, customers, vendors will perform in a manner that will ensure long term success.

Flexibility

Works the hours needed to support the business goals (including overtime, weekends and holidays). Remains open-minded, performs a wide variety of job tasks, transitions from task to task effectively (multi-task).

Reliability

Always present and punctual; arrives prepared for work. Completes work in a timely, accurate and consistent manner. Plan and schedule your time off in advance with your supervisor or manager. Avoid unscheduled days off which will result in attendance points.

Attitude

Maintains a “Whatever it Takes” attitude. Lives by company stated values and inspires others.

Willingness to learn

Approaches new tasks with an interest to learn. Has the ability to learn techniques as job task requirements change.

Initiative

Seeks out additional work when job tasks are completed. Goes above and beyond required tasks. Participate in pre-shift meetings and department meetings. Display pride in your work area by maintaining daily housekeeping of our operations building, equipment, break rooms, restrooms, smoke areas, etc… Promote teamwork and assist in all areas and processes in the operation as needed / required.

Quality of Work

Maintains high standards despite pressing deadlines. Produces accurate, thorough and professional work. Understands the importance of “Only Handle It Once – OHIO”, by completing work correctly the first time.

Follows directions

Follows all written and verbal instructions provided by management, project leader, etc…

Communication

Shares all information in a professional and factual manner ensuring the best decisions are made for the company. Report all issues to your manager/supervisor.

Appearance

Maintains an appropriate appearance and dresses in accordance with the established dress code guidelines to your respective position.

Safety

Follows all rules, guideline, and practice's. Informs supervisor / manager immediately if unsafe conduct or conditions arise.

Position Competency

• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs., sit, stand and walk for extended periods.
• Must be able to twist, stoop, squat and reach above shoulder level.
• Must be able to push, pull, remove and place product in various configurations, involving use of fingers, hands, arms, etc...
• Ability to work in a non-climate controlled environment.

Position Expectations

Productivity:

• Meet established productivity standards specific to the production job being worked on.
• Understand the custom packaging process of the operations building you are assigned.
• Understand hourly production progress via goal board display or established metrics.
• Be able to take work direction from assigned line lead.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and specific customer work instructions.

Safety:

• Follow established Safety and Security SOPs, policies, and guidelines, such as, but not limited to: Custom Packaging Operations Dress Code and Personal Hygiene or Operations Dress Code and Custom Packaging General Rules and Notices, Lifting Properly, Knife Safety, Safety Glass policy, etc...
• Report all equipment malfunctions to management and/or line lead immediately.
• Report all incidents, accidents, or unsafe acts to management or line lead immediately.
• Must have experience and be knowledgeable about Food Safety or willing to receive training in Food Safety.

Quality:

• Ensure that you are aware of error and damage guidelines for the custom packaging production line operation or project you are assigned.
• Ensure that the product being received or shipped is sellable and meets customer expectations.
• Ensure that the customer requirements are being followed so that a quality end product is the result. This includes, but is not limited to: gluing of pretty boxes or cartons, product placement, stacking of product, folding of cartons, product placement in package, date code checks, etc…
• Complete all paperwork accurately and completely.
• Report all product damage to your manager or line lead immediately.
• Follow our Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and specific customer work instructions for all production jobs.

Initiative:

• Participate in daily pre-shift meetings including stretching.
• Participate in general area housekeeping especially at production line set up and tear downs.

Food Safety & Quality:

• Follow food/safety SOPs and AIB standards
• Must have experience and be knowledgeable about Food Safety or willing to receive training in Food Safety.

These expectations are meant to be a guide and may be changed at any time at the discretion of Allen Distribution.