Role Description

Reports To: Floor Supervisor

Location: Allerton, IA

Start Date: ASAP

The Kitting/Weighing Operator weighs and compiles ingredients for production runs according to customer formulations. As well as document ingredient weights and usages for each batch during a production run.

Role Responsibilities

• Weigh out ingredients for current and future production needs.
• Accurately read batching sheets and prioritize weigh out needs according to the customer and internal specifications.
• Accurately identify and record lot code, product, and other ingredient information.
• Using a forklift, retrieve product from the freezer, floor or refrigerator as needed.
• Maintain continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs

Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in performing Kitting in a manufacturing type of environment preferred.
• Previous forklift experience or the ability to learn how to operate forklifts.
• High level of manual dexterity and detail orientation
• Good oral and written communication skills; able to read, comprehend and create written and verbal instructions in the English language
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced & frequently changing work environment
• Must be able to work on their feet for extended periods of time.
• Able to continuously lift 50 lb./25 kg bags or drums
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures, follow CGMP's, and work in a manner consistent with all corporate and regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.
• Will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local standards for the manufacture of infant formula and other non-infant nutritional foods.