Assembler - 1st Shift- Refrigerated Products

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Stop the line and inform QA or management of any food safety or employee safety issues Abide by customer specifications Set up, assemble, disassemble, and remove production equipment Open and empty boxes or containers of product Operate equipment within work area (e.g., scales, conveyor belts, etc.)Rotate through different positions as needed Assemble product into retail packages and/or boxes When labeling, assure proper label is used and the container is verified Accurately stack or palletize products Move full and/or empty baskets, pallets, boxes, bins, etc. Complete required documentation as required Basic understanding and user comfort with technologies, such as tablets, are required in this role. Fluency in English is preferred. PERIODIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESAttend production meetings as required Move pallets with hand jack Assist with thorough machine cleaning to assure food safety and qualityREQUIREMENTSEDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCEPrevious work experience in a manufacturing environment preferred High School diploma or GED preferred, plus some work experience desirableABILITIES AND SKILLSReasoning – Follow one- or two-step instructions; routine, repetitive task(s); recognize problems Mathematical – Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers Language Development – Ability to understand and follow verbal, written or demonstrated instructions and short correspondence. Ability to write identifying information Technical – Ability to operate and control equipment; ability to monitor equipment to make sure it is running properly Physical Effort – Medium work: exert up to 10 pounds of force constantly, 20 pounds of force frequently and 50 pounds of force occasionally to lift or move objects Vision – far, near and mid-range vision, depth perception and field of vision Activity – Regularly stand, use finger dexterity, reach with hands and arms, engage in repetitive motions and grasp; occasionally talk, hear, climb, kneel, crouch, lift, push and pullTHE SUTER COMPANY BENEFITS (including, but not limited to):Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Medical DentalVisionLife and AD&DShort-term / Long-term Disability 401k Retirement PlanPaid Time OffPaid Holidays Wellness ProgramsWORK ENVIRONMENT AND ADA STATEMENTThe work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee could regularly be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, significant pace/pressure and moderate noise level. The employee is frequently exposed to dangerous chemicals and occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. This role description does not state that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as required.