General Labor - Defiance
Company: balchem
Location: Defiance
Posted on: January 25, 2023
Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY:
The General Labor person will properly carry out all duties as
defined below under the Work Performed category. This person will
be charged with correctly following all DOA guidelines related to
this job. All work will be performed in a safe and sanitary manner.
Duties include (but are not limited to): properly operate weight
scales and heat sealers at all bagging locations, properly stack/
tag/ sample bags at all bagging locations, safely clean all
designated plant areas using chemicals, effectively transport
products using a walkie forklift, handle trash bags and safely
operate the trash compactor. Also included are following all
correct equipment sanitation practices. Maintaining a clean work
area is an essential job component. This person is also required to
perform minor maintenance work on associated equipment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Properly operate weight scales at all bagging
locations
- Properly operate the heat sealer at all bagging
locations
- Properly stack and tag bags and sacks at all bagging
locations
- Properly sample bags and sacks at all bagging
locations
- Follow proper sanitation procedures as described in the
associated SOP
- Maintain all associated work areas in a clean, neat manner
during the entire shift
- Safely handle chemicals and effectively clean all designated
plant areas
- Remove plant generated waste to the trash compactor and safely
operate the compactor
- Attend all company mandated training sessions - these include
Safety, Good Manufacturing Practices, etc.
- Can perform minor maintenance on associated equipment
- Can safely transport materials (products, etc) using a
hand-held walkie forklift
- Can correctly complete and submit work orders requiring a
maintenance person
- Properly follows all procedures and actions as described in the
position DOA
- Effectively performs all other duties as assigned or directed
by plant management
- Can write legibly and properly follow all verbal / written
instructions
- Comply with all policies and procedures of the Corporation
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be 18 years of age
- Must have enough education to follow all written and oral
instructions
- Must be able to learn and master all necessary procedures to
maintain efficient and effective operation of all procedures and
associated equipment
- Must have mechanical knowledge and ability for minor equipment
repairs and maintenance
- Must be self-disciplined, a team player, and be able to handle
emergency situations common to the operation
- Must be able to maintain and display personal cleanliness and
follow GMPs' as described in company guidelines
- Must be able to write clearly and in an organized
fashion
- The General Labor Person must be able to reach a 75% completion
level of task proficiency within a 4-week training period;
competency will be determined by Demonstration of Ability conducted
by the department Supervisor
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Continuous physical activity through the work day such as
climbing, balancing, stooping, reaching, standing, walking,
pushing, pulling, lifting, hearing, talking, repetitive motion and
moving/lifting objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to distinguish colors
- Proximity to moving mechanical parts, potential exposure to
chemicals, live steam and steam heated water; wet, slippery floors
from ingredients and water solutions; high noise areas present
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Keywords: balchem, Fort Wayne , General Labor - Defiance, Other , Defiance, Indiana
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