Company Overview:
Founded in 1929, Heinen’s is a premier grocery store chain noted for its quality products and outstanding customer service. Heinen’s has now welcomed the fourth generation of owners into the company, which operates 23 stores (19 in Cleveland, Ohio and 4 in Chicago, Illinois), two distribution warehouses, one food production plant, and a corporate office (all located in Warrensville Heights, Ohio). Culturally, we are an associate-first company that emphasizes quality of life for every associate within the organization. We offer this through a competitive compensation package, professional development and leadership opportunities, paid time off, and balanced work schedules.
Summary:
This position is responsible for performing operations related to the manufacturing and/or packaging of food products through equipment set-up, operation, clean-up, and maintenance in compliance with all regulatory cGMP requirements and company policies and procedures.
Responsibilities:
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All areas of responsibility listed below are essential to the satisfactory performance of this position by any incumbents with reasonable accommodation if necessary. Any non-essential functions are assumed to be included in other related duties or assignments.
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Properly adjusts production machine to ensure efficiency, quality, and accuracy with minimal loss of product.
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Responsible for daily set-up and operation of production machine and operates machine to production standards.
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Performs preventive maintenance and inspects equipment on a regular basis.
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Performs basic LIGHT maintenance on machine. Assists Maintenance Mechanics with troubleshooting activities as needed.
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Maintains accurate inventory of supplies needed to operate machine.
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Handwritten documentation of product specs.
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Std waterproof gloves, sleeves, hearing protection, slip resistant footwear, safety glasses, lock out lock, hasp and tag.
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Responsible for learning the manufacturing and/or packaging process as assigned by following approved batch records (BR), work instructions (WI), standard operating procedures (SOP), etc.
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Responsible for set up, changeover, programming, and operation of various equipment manufacturing and/or packaging equipment including, but not limited to, pouch sealers, vacuum packaging, Modified atmosphere packaging, and food processing equipment such as blenders, grinders, slicers, dicers, etc.
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Responsible for cleaning of facilities, equipment, and utensils as required following SOP’s and WI’s.
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Responsible for completing all training requirements and maintaining 100% compliance with all assignments.
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Responsible for maintaining work areas and performing job functions in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company policies and procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP’s), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and Batch Record instructions.
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Responsible for performing additional related duties as assigned.
Qualifications / Requirements:
Any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience that fulfills the requirements of the position will be considered. Preferably food manufacturing machine operator experience.
Education/Certification/Experience:
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Requires High School Diploma or equivalent.
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Prefer previous experience in a manufacturing environment within pharmaceutical or food processing industries.
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
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Ability to receive instruction and follow directions.
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Ability to interact positively with co-workers and management.
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Ability to communicate effectively with written and oral communication skills.
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Ability to follow company policies and procedures.
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Ability to follow cGMP and other regulatory requirements.
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Ability to maintain 100% compliance in all SOP, cGMP, EHS and other training curriculum as assigned.
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Ability to operate and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment.
Problem Solving:
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Works on assignments that are routine to semi-routine in nature where the ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is required.
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Exercises judgment within specifically defined practices and policies and selects methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
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Normally receives general instruction on routine work and detailed instruction on new assignments.
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May be asked to recommend methods and procedures for problem resolution.
Constant:
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Standing for extended periods of time at workstation or equipment.
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Walking to move short distances quickly and frequently.
Frequent:
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Stooping, Kneeling and/or Crouching – bending body, spine and/or legs.
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Twisting/Reaching – turning at waist and extending hands and/or arms in any direction.
Occasional:
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Pushing and/or pulling – using upper extremities to exert force.
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Repetitive Motions - frequent motions of the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
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Lifting – raising from lower to upper and/or moving objects horizontally – from 25 lbs., up to 50 lbs, and more than 50 lbs (with assistance)
Visual Acuity:
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Perform activities such as computer work, preparing and analyzing data, extensive reading, visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection), using measurement devices and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at a distance close to the eyes.
Heinen’s, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.