Job Description

This physical production role is responsible for the filling of product into rigid containers (pails, drums, and totes), palletizing cases of finished product, labeling, documentation, and using various production equipment including a forklift.

Please note that while there are a variety of duties, some shifts will require the repeated lifting and flipping of 50 pound pails of product throughout an 8 hour shift.

Hours for 2

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Shift are from 1:30pm-9:30pm or 2:00pm to 10:00pm

Hours for 1st Shift are from 5:30am-1:30pm or 6:00am to 2:00pm. Hours for 3rd Shift are from 9:30pm-5:30am or 10:00pm to 6:00am

Duties & Responsibilities:

Set up equipment and products from holding tank to fill station, including but not limited to: valves, temp charts, metal detector, plastic covers, pallets, product lines, homogenizer, and stamper, labels, manifolds, scales, socks, In-line filters, drums, pails, & totes, pail closer Pulling QC samples, drum & tote locks, and pallet inverters. Ability to perform mathematical computations in order to measure/ weigh product in drums, pails and totes. Assists others in the areas trained as required by production demands or by direction of the Supervisor. Operate and fill packaging containers with responsibility for quality of product. Packaging containers include pail, drum or totes. Ability to weigh shift and overhead reach frequently to 73-inch pump valve across 20-inch drum and over a 47 inch-tall drum to release product to fill drums and pails and totes. Ability to seal drum and containers with lid/ cover/ metal band following required quality procedures. Prepares bags and labels for product fills according to work instructions. Perform and document quality checks to include brix, viscosity, temperature, fill weight, metal detector, and take batch samples for quality and lab. Complete written reports to include process control chart, pallet tags, daily disposition sheet, housekeeping checklist & labels with code date information. Troubleshoots and/or identifies equipment failures or problems and reports to maintenance. Ability to wrap finished product using tape gun and walking/bending circumference of pallet. Completes necessary paperwork and/or data entry for production and/or inventory records. Takes necessary samples for QC and Lab testing as needed. Adheres to all Plant Safety, Food Safety, GMP, including sanitary requirements and Standardized Work procedures. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent diploma (GED, HSED). Experience working in a production environment preferred. Food or beverage manufacturing preferred but not required. Ability to lift and move 50 pounds continuously. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts to the production process including conversion of weight and volume in the metric system. Previous forklift experience is preferred. Must be hardworking, punctual, dependable and work well with others. Works responsibly and follows all safety and security procedures.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.


Family-owned for over 150 years Masterson Foods has a rich history and reputation as a quality supplier of premium sweet and savory food products. We are a recognized leader in supplying sweet and savory food products and customized manufacturing solutions to the restaurant, packaged ice cream, and contract manufacturing segments of the food industry. Our family-owned company, through a process of continuous improvement and renewal, will exceed the expectations of our customers, employees, and community. We are committed to being a good neighbor, an attractive and ethical place to work, and an attentive supplier


Masterson Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.