Shift Utility Person
Company: TreeHouse Foods
Location: Tonawanda
Posted on: March 9, 2023
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Job Description:
Employee Type:
Full time
Location:
NY Tonawanda
Job Type:
Production Operations
Job Posting Title:
Shift Utility Person
Job Description:
Specific Job Duties & Tasks:
Packager
Chutes 1
Responsible for maintaining two first and back rows
Responsible for having basic understanding of proper speeds
required to keep chutes full. If going too slow, the cookies will
drag in the chutes causing the machine to shut off. It is the
responsibility of the packager to ask the PMO to change the speed
of the machine to ensure proper continuous flow of cookies
Remove sidewinders, burnt, chipped and backwards cookies - this
ensures quality and continuous operation. Cookies that are not
level with others must be pushed down to level with other
cookies
If line shuts off, packager must release the chutes by pulling back
on the two black levers which will allow cookies to fall into
re-grind barrels. (If gray grinding barrels are full, packager will
be responsible for notifying others that a new grinding barrel is
needed.)If cookies are not falling into barrels, ensure that
cookies are not stuck. If stuck, hold back the row of cookies stuck
which will allow cookies to fall properly.
Unjamming cookies in the stacker when necessary. If this happens,
take handfuls of cookies and toss them into gray barrel. Then use
the unsticking tool to push the cookies through easier. (When using
this tool, use caution so there is not damage to the blower)
Continue until cookies are flowing freely down into the chutes.
Communicate to the PMO that the machine may be restarted and close
your black levers to begin flow of cookies. If the jam is caused by
the inside rows, fix the jam as noted above and notify the person
on chutes 2 that a mess is coming their way. Packagers should be
aware of the reasons for the sticking - too big cookies,
overlapping, or the electronic eyes are covered with crumbs. The
packager should notify supervisor or lead person the reasoning for
jam ups so that the problem may be corrected.
If at any time the line is down, employee must make trays of
cookies while waiting. These trays are to be used when there are
small gaps in cookies, to replace burnt or chipped cookies.
Chutes 2
Responsible for maintaining middle four rows on the belt
Responsible for having basic understanding of proper speeds
required to keep chutes full. If going to slow, the cookies will
drag in the chutes causing the machine to shut off. It is the
responsibility of the packager to ask the PMO to change the speed
of the machine to ensure proper continuous flow of cookies
Remove sidewinders, burnt, chipped and backwards cookies - this
ensures quality and continuous operation. Cookies that are not
level with others must be pushed down to level with other
cookies
If line shuts off, packager must release the chutes by pulling back
on the two black levers which will allow cookies to fall into
re-grind barrels. (If gray grinding barrels are full, packager will
be responsible for notifying others that a new grinding barrel is
needed.)If cookies are not falling into barrels, insure that
cookies are not stuck. If stuck, hold back the row of cookies stuck
which allow cookies to fall properly.
If at any time the line is down, employee must make trays of
cookies while waiting. These trays are to be used when there are
small gaps in cookies, to replace burnt or chipped cookies.
Inspection 1 and 2
Responsible for insuring that cookies are presentable in the trays
before going into the wrapping machine. Any burnt, chipped,
backwards, or messy looking cookies must be removed and replaced
with acceptable cookies. Cracked trays must also be replaced with
good trays.
Duplex cookies - chocolate and vanilla cookies must not be facing
the same way
Assorted cookies - All chocolate must be in one cell while vanilla
will be in another.
Bucket Jams - emergency stop button must be engaged and bucket then
taken out for cleaning. Communication with PMO is required to
re-start the machine. (At no time should the bucket be removed
without engaging the E-Stop button)
No trays - if cookies are coming down the belt and are not in
trays, employee must notify PMO that trays are needed. The loose
cookies must be pushed into pig food barrels.
Conveyor shut off - if conveyor shuts off, cookie trays must be
placed on tables beside you and then added back to the belt once it
is re-started and the person on the merger is consulted.
Merge
Split between 2 employees - 15 minutes each
Responsible for keeping loader full. Do not let trays get backed up
or trays will jump pins and cause wrapper jam ups.
Watch for jamming of two lines coming together.
Date or Paper changes - remove trays and place on tables until
wrapper re-starts.
If help is needed to remove trays, ask for assistance.
Conveyor shut off - if conveyor shuts off, cookie trays must be
placed on tables beside you and then intermingled back on to the
belt once it is re-started
Extra Spot
Not on - hour rotations
Responsible for opening up packages that need to be re-worked
Responsible for dumping pig food, garbage, sweeping, and
grinding
Will give breaks and/or share spots so that one person is not in
the same spot continuously
Will make displays if necessary
Will make lids and/or putting them on certain products
Hand Packing when doing displays with a partner
Any reasonable request by a lead person or supervisor
Change Overs
Change Overs - during a change over, each position will do as
follows:
Chutes If changing cookies, employee will dump trays of cookies
and/or crumbs into grinding barrels. Gray barrels must be changed
when changing flavors. Metal tray under blowers must be emptied and
blown out when changing flavors. Stacker, chutes and side rails
must be blown off (top, bottom, front, and back). Wipe out chutes -
use scraper if necessary. Clean platform and grates.
Inspection Responsible for washing bucket and wiping down conveyor
when there is a flavor change. Disengage the conveyor bottom and
check for stray cookies along curves and rails of conveyor. Rails,
inside rails and rails in overhead must be wiped out in addition to
cleaning out metal end flap door. Any cookies that will not be used
will be dumped into yellow pig food barrels. Pig food will also be
dumped. Sweeping and general housekeeping of area. Air hose may be
used if necessary.
Merge New plastic will be put on all tables Unused cookies will be
dumped into yellow pig food bins Assist with barrel and bin washing
if necessary Plastic sheets on table must be changed if there is a
flavor change Spray out Peters Machine if directed by lead person
or supervisor
Extra People Wash barrels and bins, dust pans sweep floor open any
excess packages needing to be re-worked
Peanut Change Overs - Same as above with the addition of the
following:
All rails and conveyor belts must be wiped down Bags must be
replaced in all boxes Yellow barrels must be washed out Gloves and
aprons must be changed Use proper sink designated for peanut
Miscellaneous
Occasional stacking of boxes/cases due to equipment malfunction or
staffing issues
Good housekeeping and following all good manufacturing
practices
Make Food Safety and Employees safety top priority
Adjust rails and conveyor belts must be wiped down
Assisting other personnel as required or directed
Any reasonable job or task assigned by a lead person or supervisor
(ie: blowing out machines, housekeeping, etc.)
Authority
Making adjustments to rails
Operation of grinder Basic Skills Required:
Teamwork
Listening
Effective communication - both written and verbal
Disability Assistance
TreeHouse Foods is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and
offers opportunities to all job seekers, including those with
disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with
your job search or application for employment, please contact us by
sending an email to disability-accommodations@treehousefoods.com .
In your email please include a description of the specific
accommodation you are requesting and a description of the position
for which you are applying.
EEO Considerations
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or
protected veteran status.
TreeHouse Foods is a private label food and beverage leader focused
on customer brands and custom products. When customers partner with
TreeHouse they can expect access to an industry-leading portfolio,
strategic vision, on-trend innovation and insights, world-class
supply chain, operational excellence and flexibility, collaborative
approaches, and dedicated customer service.
Our strategy is to be the leading supplier of private label food
and beverage products by providing the best balance of quality and
cost to our customers. We engage with retail grocery, food away
from home, and industrial and export customers, including most of
the leading grocery retailers and foodservice operators in the
United States and Canada.
Our portfolio includes a variety of shelf-stable, refrigerated, and
snack products.
Customers can expect comprehensive flavor profiles including
natural, organic, and preservative-free ingredients in many
categories and packaging formats.
TreeHouse Foods is best known for food and beverages produced by
our two largest businesses Bay Valley Foods, LLC (including E.D.
Smith and Sturm Foods) and TreeHouse Private Brands. With more than
10,000 employees in over 35 plants across the United States,
Canada, and Italy, TreeHouse Foods is based in Oak Brook,
Illinois.
Disability Assistance
TreeHouse Foods is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and
offers opportunities to all job seekers, including those with
disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with
your job search or application for employment, please contact us by
sending an email to disability-accommodations@treehousefoods.com .
In your email please include a description of the specific
accommodation you are requesting and a description of the position
for which you are applying.
To all recruitment agencies: TreeHouse Foods does not accept
unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs
to our careers email addresses, Treehouse Foods employees, or any
company location(s). TreeHouse Foods is not responsible for any
fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.
EEO Considerations: All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status.
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