Zero Box Technician I at Oregon Ice Cream LLC – Eugene, Oregon

SECOND SHIFT

Job Title: Zero Box Tech 1

Department: Production

Reports To: Production Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Summary:

Oregon Ice Cream seeks a Zero Box Tech 1, responsible for consolidating the individual units of finished products on a pallet for proper storage. Ensure that product is properly stacked on pallets by following the designated pallet patterns, minimizing or avoiding over-hang, stacking cases straight, stacking cases without leaning, cross-tying tiers, as required. Transport pallets with a pallet-jack in Track Room.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Visually inspect prior to stacking for unsealed cases, damaged cases, stained cases, and cases with illegible, incorrect, or missing code dates.
• Complete required documentation for labeling and Daily Palletizing Report.

• Ability to communicate with operators, leads and supervisors on type of product being produced.
• Ensuring the proper print codes on all cartons for tractability.
• Ensuring master case is being printed and sealed.

• Responsible for monitoring the equipment and informing machine operators or maintenance of problems.
• Must follow safety rules, GMPs and company guidelines.
• Ability to follow color code to prevent cross contamination.

• Work in a fast pace, repetitive environment. Must be able to package products at the speed the line equipment is running.

• Work with minimal supervision and be self-motivated.
• Follow established SOP’s and verbal work instructions; participate in a safe and respectful work environment.
• Maintain food safety and food quality through completing job tasks and maintaining work areas in a sanitary manner.
• Report food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
• Participate in food safety training.
• Collaboratively perform other duties as needed and directed to support the goals of the company.
• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English effectively.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 6 months’ experience in a manufacturing facility. Food manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to become certified and effectively use Forklift and Pallet Jack; previous experience preferred.
• Communication skills are a must. Ability to communicate (verbal/writing) effectively at all levels with all people.
• Ability to multi-task while remaining calm and working effectively under pressure.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide using units of weight and volume measurements.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Great people skills and passionate about food and ice cream.

Physical & Environmental Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry heavy equipment, tools, and materials (up to 75 lbs).
• Ability to work in a variety of environments, including both indoor and outdoor settings, and in temperature-controlled areas.
• May require overtime as workload demands.

Coverage:

• Zero Box Coordinator is trained in all aspects of Zero Box Tech 1 job description and able to perform coverage in this position as needed.

Oregon Ice Cream is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, gender identity or any other legally protected status.