PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES
* Specific assignments as assigned that may include: Incoming raw material inspection - audit materials for compliance with our specifications, purchase orders, vendor COAs, federal and state regulations, kosher certification, good manufacturing practices, etc. and maintenance of the raw material files
* Issue paperwork for production lines; manage paperwork flow, and document lot traceability
* Any or all line technician duties including Product testing, paste testing, seam teardowns (by hand and with seam scope), purchased product testing, reclamation work
* Communication, decision making, and corrective action for out of specification situations is required
* Work on projects as assigned by supervisor
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
* High School Diploma, General Educational Development Diploma (GED) or equivalent experience
* Should have working knowledge of QA/Lab operations or be trainable
* Should be able to demonstrate ability to be observant, detail-oriented, and team player
* Must have good communication skills both written and verbal
* Must have good math skills
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
* Be able to multi task
* Able to make levelheaded decisions in accordance to specification
* Safety Awareness
* Detail oriented and accurate
* Able to handle pressure
* Must have some knowledge of the can condign system and inventory control systems, and the general operation of the plant is required
* Must work directly and indirectly with QA, Packaging and Production Personnel
* Must work safely; adhere to quality standards and GMP's
* Computer skills and knowledge of the lab tests is required

On the Job Training regarding:
* Red Gold policies, rules, and regulations including GMP's and safety
* Mold School
* Access database training
* Lab equipment operation and maintenance
* Will on job train individual for any experienced required item
* Follow Standard Operating Procedures relating to position
* Tomato Canning / Processing
* HACCP Training by HACCP Coordinator

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct: None
Indirect: None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
* Sitting- to complete a task at lower levels
* Standing- to complete most all tasks
* Walking
* Climbing- to get to parts department, when using ladder, on equipment
* Reaching- to perform activities, to get tools out of toolbox
* Kneeling- to perform work activities at low levels
* Crawling- to perform work activities under equipment
* Squatting
* Bending/stooping- to pick up tools or parts, to perform work tasks at lower levels or inside a machine
* Twisting- to perform work activities
* Pinch- to use tools, to manipulate wires
* Grasping/handling- using tools, manipulating parts
* Must be able to taste all products
* Be able to walk and remain on your feet for extended periods of time
* Be able to use hands to teardown cans with the proper utensils
* Must be able to lift 45 pounds
* Able to work well with others
* Able to work a flexible work schedule
* Must be flexible from one job to another
* Lift box of paper towels to a cart
* Lift tote with 5 cans from line to cart with scale (Line 7), up to 8 pounds
* Lift 5 gallon bucket of ice from floor to sink, up to 20 pounds
* Lift bags of trash from floor to dumpster, less than 10 pounds
* Carry bags of trash from lab to dumpster, less than 10 pounds
* Lift box of paper towels to a cart, 30 pounds

JOB COMPETENCIES
* Ethics/ Integrity/ Trust
* Attitude and Commitment
* Diversity
* Customer Service * Company Engagement
* Quality
* Cost Consciousness
Other
* Responsible for monitoring, record keeping and taking appropriate actions for specific Food Safety Plan and Food Quality Plan and pre requisite program requirements.
* Responsible to report food safety and quality issues to management.