PM Bindler Utility Mould Feed

Pladis

  • Reading, PA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you.As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led, resilient and positive to succeed here because we expect pace and agility, we insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impactClick “Apply” to get started.SUMMARY:Primary function is to perform any available utility work consisting of mould feed, supplying trays, foam, or other packing supplies to the line, washing moulds, melting chocolate, supply inclusions at drop areas, all functions at decorator area and housekeeping duties. When an 5:00 start is needed to help feed moulds, this position will be first to cover that need. This position will also perform all Backup Mould Feed and Operator functions when needed. All duties are at Leader discretion based upon crewing and scheduling requirements.ADDITIONAL PACKAGING SPECIFIC SUMMARY:Inspects candy pieces, inserts trays of product into 031 containers. When needed supply inclusions at nut drop area, melt chocolate, wash moulds, and perform housekeeping duties as assigned. Primary job is packer but required to perform any available utility work at leader discretion based upon crewing and scheduling requirements.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING. OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED.Supply Packing Supplies to the LineWash MouldsMelt ChocolateSupply Inclusions to the LineMould Feed/Swaps when InstructedInspect Moulds for spots, defects and remaining candy and remove defectsTend Mini Tempering Unit and Decorator areaFollow all GMP GuidelinesADDITIONAL DUTIESBack Up Mould Feed and Operator functionsOrder of Operator Backup will be first Mould Feed, then Machine OperatorPerforming Machine Operator functions will qualify for that rate of payFollow all SOPsTrain new employees as requiredShut down Line if serious Safety or Quality problems ariseComply with all Safety policies, report Safety violations, and attend Team Safety Meetings when requiredReport problems regarding Food Safety to Lead, Supervisor or ManagerMaintain Home Department in a clean and orderly mannerPerform other related duties as requested by LeadRequired to work until the end of Production shift dailySUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:NoneQUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.REQUIRED ACTIVITIES:Rarely, once a day or less: Lifting/Carrying 51-100+ pounds, Crawling, Work on ComputerSometimes, 2 hours per day or less: Pushing/Pulling Up to 100+ pounds, Sitting, Walking, Climbing—Legs Only (Stairs), KneelingFrequently, 2-4 hours per day: Lifting/Carrying 26-50 pounds, Squatting/Crouching, Writing, ReadingRoutinely,
4 hours per day: Lifting/Carrying up to 25 pounds, Reaching Forward (
22”), Reaching above shoulders, Standing, Bending, TwistingOCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:Vision: Far, near, color, depth perceptionHearing: Twisting of the Head and Neck,Grasping: Light, R/L, Firm, R/LTalkingRepetitive use of Hand: R/LOTHER REQUIREMENTS:Perform Under Time PressureVariable Type of WorkWorking More than 5 days/weekJob RotationOvertimeWork Shifts
8 hrs.ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:Rarely, once per day: Temperature (Cold) Dust, Fumes or Gases (inhalation), Mechanical WorkSometimes, 2 hours per day or less: Temperatures (hot), Elevated Work SurfacesFrequently, 2-4 hours per day: working AloneRoutinely, more than 4 hours per day: Moving Machinery, Noise (
85 dBA)NON-STANDARD PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:Routinely, more than 4 hours per day: Hearing ProtectorsREQUIRED COMPONENTS: (UTILITY MOULD FEED ONLY)Pre-Assignment: Math Test, Physical Ability Test, HAACCP TestPeriodic Annual: Electric Fork Lift License, Audiometric TestMATHEMATICAL SKILLSAbility to add and subtract three or more digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight and measurement, volume, and distance.REASONING ABILITYAbility to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed written and oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.PHYSICAL DEMANDSWhile performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, handle objects or controls. Reach with hands and arms, stoop, crouch, talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to focusLIFTING DEMANDSHEAVYLifting 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects up to 50 poundsOTHERThis position requires some mechanical aptitude.(UTILITY MOULD FEED ONLY)This position requires the ability to operate electric pallet jack, and qualify for license.DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC ESSENTIAL DUTIESPACKER/UTILITYInspect bottom of candy pieces, place color coded label to designated candy, then place card or tray on candy mouldInspect & straighten candy pieces, making decision based on QA guidelinesPlace paper or foam and stack, counting layers, and place in 031 container (per schedule V), and slide to weigh positionAdd nut or cherry inclusions at creamer area.UTILITY MOULD FEEDStart shell room; verify machine set up and chocolate type according to schedule, adjust oscillators to keep shells in “spec” until relieved by relief operator.Verify proper amount of moulds are availableDEPARTMENT SPECIFIC ADDITIONAL DUTIESPACKER/UTILITYSupply and inspect cards & trays, to prevent powder or chocolate debrisForm boxes and insert bagsInspect candy when staked off: and record, weigh, and bag x-packPerform all related duties on knobel decorator.May be required to pull and wrap skidsUTILITY MOULD FEEDAdjust demoulder as needed.Back up Bindler Machine Operator Position (reference Bindler Machine Operator Job Description).pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List. If you are a recruitment agency and wish to submit candidate to be considered for this vacancy, you must have agreed to, and signed, our terms of business.
We will not accept CVs from any other sources other than those currently on our PSL. We will not pay a fee for any candidate that has not been represented by a provider on our PSL.

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