Raw Production Associate

Company Overview:

Founded in 1929, Heinen’s is a privately owned premier grocery store chain noted for its quality products and outstanding customer service. Heinen’s has now welcomed the fourth generation 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 (located in Warrensville Heights, Ohio).  Culturally, we place an emphasis on 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.

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for performing operations related to the manufacturing and/or packaging of food products through manual processing and packing techniques, equipment set-up, operation, clean-up, and maintenance in compliance with all regulatory GMP requirements and company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

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.

Production/Packaging of various food items.

Cleans and sanitizes food processing equipment.

Loads and unloads production line.

Demonstrates ability to meet production standards on specific assignments within required time.

Maintains good housekeeping and clean work areas in assigned space.

Notifies a Production Lead or Supervisor when they step off the line to ensure safety and quality standards are maintained.

Reports all production waste/issues to Production Lead or Supervisor.

Adjusts production machines to ensure efficiency, quality, and accuracy with minimal loss of product.

Coordinates daily set-up and operation of production areas and operates machine to production standards.

Maintains accurate inventory of supplies needed to process and package product.

Follows formal work instructions and handwritten documentation of product specs.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Gloves, sleeves, hearing protection, slip resistant footwear, safety glasses, lock out lock, hasp and tag.

Responsible for learning the manufacturing and/or packaging process as assigned by following approved Job Cards (JC), work instructions (WI), standard operating procedures (SOP), etc.

Completes all training requirements and maintains 100% compliance with all assignments.

Maintains work areas and performs 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 Job Card instructions.

Performs additional related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

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:

• Requires High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Prefer previous experience in a manufacturing environment within pharmaceutical or food processing industries.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Ability to receive instruction and follow directions.
• Ability to interact positively with co-workers and management.
• Ability to follow company policies and procedures.
• Ability to follow cGMP and other regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work in a cold environment.
• Efficient finger dexterity.

Problem Solving:

• Works on assignments that are routine to semi-routine in nature where the ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is required.
• Exercises judgment within specifically defined practices and policies and selects methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Normally receives general instruction on routine work and detailed instruction on new assignments.
• May be asked to recommend methods and procedures for problem resolution.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment.

Constant:

• Standing for extended periods of time at workstation or equipment.
• Walking to move short distances quickly and frequently.

Frequent:

• Stooping, Kneeling and/or Crouching – bending body, spine and/or legs.
• Twisting/Reaching – turning at waist and extending hands and/or arms in any direction.
• Repetitive Motions - frequent motions of the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

Occasional:

• Pushing and/or Pulling – using upper extremities to exert force.
• 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).

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.