General Helper

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Stack product into correct stack count
• Examine product for defects and disposition accordingly
• Refill carton machine as needed with correct cartons
• Pack product inside carton or bags depending on order specifications
• Confirm that date code is being printed on carton and in correct placement of carton
• Confirm cartons are sealing properly and notify production lead if there is a problem.
• Put correct labels in the correct space as specified by order
• Rework all product as needed, do not waste product
• Notify production lead of any waste issues and/or machine malfunctions
• Clean up line continuously throughout shift

• Able to work extended hours, available for overtime and weekend work as required.
• Knowledge of SQF, GMP's, SOP's, and HACCP, and other food process sanitation requirements.
• Report any/all food safety or food quality issues immediately to supervision or QA.

• Perform related duties as assigned by production lead or other leadership
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures
• Assist production lead with changeovers as required (including moving materials, equipment, etc).

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Basic mathematical skills are required
• Must be willing to work weekends and overtime when needed
• Computer skills ability to learn specific software programs (Plex) to access paperwork.

Physical and Safety Requirements

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs.
• Complies with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) and all other food safety requirements
• Complies with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE's) requirements
• Reports any food safety problems or potentially unsafe practices/conditions to lead or supervisor
• Constant walking and standing on hard concrete service
• Frequent bending, stooping, squatting, pushing, lifting and climbing
• Position will require working in very hot and cold conditions
• Other conditions include flour dust, wet floors, occasional smoke and fumes if product burns

*This position is responsible for ensuring that food safety is not compromised while meeting the requirements of the SQF Food Safety Code for Manufacturing and are responsible to report food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.

U.S. Waffle Company is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic prohibited by state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.