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JOB TITLE: Raw Material Receiver
JOB TYPE: Intermediate Level General Labor
LOCATION: Hanover, Pennsylvania
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION
The Raw Material Receiver is responsible for all potato, corn, flour and oil unloading activities, all quality testing of raw potatoes, corn, flour and oil, sanitation of the potato bin room and waste removal in the potato bin room. Also responsible for maintaining waste removal and wastewater area. This position will require a high level of partnership and collaboration with QA Leads.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Personal safety is the most important function of all plant jobs; works safely, reports potential hazards, and helps to ensure the safety of others.
• Receive, test, and accept all potato, corn, flour, and oil deliveries.
• Enter and confirm raw materials receiving in the IFS computer system.
• Review driver paperwork for completeness and accuracy; track and monitor weight tickets.
• Upon arrival, open trailer doors and inspect the tail end for any signs of non-product related foreign Material (i.e., glass, metal, plastic, rocks, etc.). Collect and test samples from different areas of potato and corn trucks. These samples should be combined in the grading table.
• Analyze potatoes for tuber temperature, for biological breakdown, rot and visible greening and conduct size testing.
• Record the sample results on the Potato Receiving form.
• If samples indicate that all receiving results are within specifications, begin the unloading of the trailer. If results are outside of corporate guidelines, seek assistance from the appropriate individuals to determine next steps.
• When unloading the trailer continue inspecting for foreign material during the entire unloading process. Upon completion of the unloading, the waste bins should be weighed and recorded, and the area should be cleaned and prepared for the next truck to arrive.
• Maintain receiving area in good housekeeping order according to company GMP's.
• Follow all safety guidelines and SOPs for processes identified above.
• Will be crossed trained on QA Tech Role.
• May perform QA Tech roles as needed.
• May perform other duties as required.
• Mandatory overtime may be required.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB
Education: High School Diploma or GED is preferred, but not required
Experience: 1-year production experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred, but not required
PHYSCIAL REQUIREMENTS
Sitting: Occasionally
Driving: Occasionally
Standing: Continuously
Walking: Continuously
Using hands: Continuously
Climbing: Frequently
Squatting/Kneeling: Frequently
Talking/Hearing: Continuously
Two Handed Carry: Frequently
Reaching: Continuously
Pushing: Continuously
Pulling: Continuously
Overhead Work Standing: Occasionally
Ladder Climbing: Frequently
Repetitive Twisting Standing: Continuously
Fine motor Skills/Manipulation: Continuously
Bending: Continuously
Vison (Far, Near, Peripheral, and Depth Perception): Continuously
Follow Directions and Routines: Continuously
Concentrate, Memorize, and Recall: Frequently
Analyze Data: Seldom
Problem Solving: Seldom
Work Independently with Appropriate Judgment: Frequently
Read, Write, Comprehend Numbers and Words: Frequently
Lift/Carry/Push Weight:
Up to 10 lbs.: Frequently
Up to 25 lbs.: Frequently
Up to 50 lbs.: Occasionally
Up to 100 lbs.: Seldom/Never (must be with assistance)
More than 100 lbs.: Seldom/Never (must be with assistance)
Where applicable, ability to climb into trailer & walk on uneven surfaces to gather samples: Occasionally
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
The starting rate for this full-time, hourly position is $22.50
Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.
The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.