Formulation I - 1st Shift

Basic Purpose and Scope:
The Formulation I position prepares, measures, weighs and tests wet ingredients to be utilized in the formulation of products and may be responsible for taking the raw ingredient to completed product

Core Values Culture Service:

1. Responsible for driving the Litehouse culture through company core values

2. Accountable for outstanding Customer service to all internal and external Customers

3. Develop and maintain effective relationships through collaboration and consistent timely communication

4. Help uphold a "Team Member" environment supporting others with positive behavior

Essential Job Functions Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Perform all job duties and operations in a safe manner, while following all federal, state, and Litehouse regulations and policies - Always

2. Prepare raw ingredients for Mixers or plant transfers - 50%

3. Utilize data collection system to maintain inventory accuracy and traceability, utilize scanner to use oldest ingredients first (FIFO) - 15%

4. Use of equipment to transfer raw and processed ingredients to next stage in process - 10%

5. Switch processors, and pump airlines, tanks, vats or other equipment as needed - 10%

6. Operate material handling equipment - 5%

7. Read and/or run daily production reports to determine formulation needs - 5%

8. Participate with changeovers as needed - 5%

9. May conduct basic sanitation of processing equipment and environmental cleaning of the factory - Ongoing

10. Verify with Quality Assurance on any product quality concern - Ongoing

11. Maintains clean work area and participates in housekeep throughout the facility and grounds - Ongoing

12. Assist formulation crew in daily formulation of products - Ongoing

13. Ensure correct entries into factory software, if required - Ongoing

14. Ensure products produced are meeting or exceeding customer requirements - Ongoing

15. Responsibility to adhere to Food Safety policies and report food safety and quality concerns to their supervisor - Ongoing

16. Must be able to frequently work overtime and weekends as necessary - Ongoing

17. Must be able to work scheduled shifts and meet attendance requirements - Ongoing

18. Other activities and duties as assigned - Ongoing

Supervisory Responsibilities:

1. None

Minimum Qualifications Required to Perform Work:

1. Education: High School Diploma/GED Strongly Preferred

2. Certifications: N/A

3. Experience: No experience required

4. Ability to compute basic mathematical calculations

5. Ability to multi-task, working in a fast-paced environment

6. Must have strong verbal and written communications skills with ability to express ideas professionally, effectively, and efficiently in the common language

7. Ability to establish & maintain effective working relationships with all contacts inside and outside of the company with strong interpersonal organizational skills

Physical Demands:

Sitting 0% Walking 10% Stairs/Ladders 5% Standing 85%

Near Acuity

Speaking - Ordinary Speech

Hearing - Ordinary Conversation

Manual Dexterity Computer Keyboard Fingering

Lifting requirements: Frequently; up to 55 lbs. Over 55 lbs. must be with two or more individuals or with mechanical aides (hoist, dolly cart, and forklift)

Use of upper/lower extremities: Frequently required to stand for long periods of time: use hands to finger, handle, or feel: reach with hands and arms

Frequently required to climb or balance, talk or hear, and taste or smell

Occasionally required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Frequent repetitive task

Work Environment:

Temperature: Normal inside range Normal with the possibility of potential extremes

Humidity: Wet/Humid

Atmospheric Conditions and Noise: Noise.

Potential Hazards: Hazards associated with working in a food manufacturing facility

Protective clothing or personal devices required: Rain suits, smocks, protective gloves, goggles, safety glasses, face shield, hearing protection, bump caps and/or hard hats and any other personal protective equipment (PPE) as deemed necessary to perform the job safely

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Vision Insurance

The ideal candidate must be able to pass a background check and pre-employment drug test

We do not offer sponsorship

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.