Production Assistant - 1St Shift $26.00/Hour

Summary/Objective

This position is responsible for confirming, adjusting and entering into the computer databases all paperwork related to the production and packing of product. Provides daily, weekly, and monthly performance tracking reports.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Safely operate a forklift and filling in on the plant floor as needed;
• Monitor KPI’s and communicate results regarding safety, quality, and performance. Implementing corrective actions as required;
• Assists the Fleur de Lait West (FDLW) plant with score cards and monthly tracking reports;
• Make all entries into Maestro including packaging information;
• Involved in daily usage and completion of Maestro, SAP, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE);
• Tracks all downtime from production area and prepares downtime reports for production and maintenance downtime;
• Assure inventories are correct in SAP and Maestro daily;
• Participate in continuous improvement daily routines and short and long-term projects;
• Reports in daily and through e-mail to Plant Manager activities and issues;
• Make all entries for the Maintenance software system COSWIN;
• Prepares and maintains regulatory files and daily, weekly, monthly reports for line efficiencies, production score cards, projects, Key Performance Indicator (KPI) tracking sheet;
• Manages daily and monthly weight reporting of product lines;
• Assists in audits/inspections;
• Make all entries for Processing into SAP (receiving, mix making, and curd steps);
• Prepares weekly pounds per man-hour reports;
• Confirms, adjusts, and enters into computer the paperwork related to the production and packing of product. This includes: tracking, disposals and reporting pounds and costs involved;
• Performs administrative duties and prepares special projects for Plant Manager.
• Checks and confirms the accuracy of production reports and product counts with production and shipping departments;
• Prepares daily yield (manual calculations, computer entry, print graphs and daily reports to determine losses, yields and costs);

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in an office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and use fingers to type. This position is mostly sedentary and occasionally requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling. The employee must occasionally lift or move items up to and over 20 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Required Education and Experience

• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to speak, read, write and comprehend English;
• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Six months of administrative or data entry experience;

Preferred Education and Experience

• Manufacturing environment experience;
• SAP, COSWIN and OEE experience;
• One to two years of administrative or data entry experience;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (in English/bilingual)

Benefits:

1st Day Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Perfect Attendance Program