Standards Specialist (Scoop) - 7p-7a

The Packaging Standards Specialist position exists to focus on manufacturing performance to meet production and quality standards with emphasis on 1) equipment, and 2) operators.

Understands internal customer needs and takes action to meet expectations.

Understands expectations and how to modify processes to meet standards. Ensures standards are being met.

Creates and audits centerlines.

Conducts investigations/analysis of off-center equipment.

Operates automated packaging, bulk-bagging, palletizing, or slurry equipment.

Troubleshoot equipment to identify root cause.

Collect data for purpose of troubleshooting.

Samples packaged product to verify it meets specifications.

Periodically weighs product packages to ensure weight specifications are met.

Inspects supplies such as bags, bulk bags and pallets to ensure useable quality and quantity levels are present and to inventory levels.

Operate track mobile, bobcat, and forklift, to load trailers and or move material (only if assigned, properly trained, and training documented).

Interacts with the computer systems for compliance, reporting, email, machine-setup and QMS requirements.

Spot, set-up, load and move bulk trucks/ railcars (only if assigned, properly trained, and training documented).

Performs area “workplace inspections” as required including environmental inspections.

Provides feedback for adjustments.

Make adjustment as simple and visual as possible to mitigate errors.

Standardizes set-ups for individual equipment and, whenever possible, closely align set-ups on similar equipment.

Ensures changes affecting Routings and Bill of Materials are properly communicated.

Provides guidance to others in the work group including troubleshooting problems.

Develops, or assists in developing, SOP’s, PWI’s and standard work instructions for the department.

Ensures areas are clean and free of clutter and all safety and environmental rules, regulations, and precautions are followed.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Assist or replace operators when necessary.

Higher level of accountability.

Must meet the assessment requirements for this position and must pass Computer Literacy assessment.

Strong maintenance aptitude and experience desirable.

Must be able to work independently with limited supervision.

Must have attention to detail with no errors on day-to-day process’.

Must be able to read, comprehend, and act on product specifications, SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures), PWI (Process Work Instructions), AIQ processes, equipment manuals, parts diagrams, schematic drawings and similar documents.

Must have good interpersonal skills to provide leadership including good verbal and written communication skills.

Must be able to analyze data and assist team members to meet quality and production objectives.

Must understand all safety requirements to ensure compliance with rules, regulations, and precautions.

Must possess a willingness to work on rotating shifts and assist operators to maintain an efficient process.

Must have functional understanding of process controls.

Must be able to stand for the duration of the shift.

Must be able to lift 55 pounds frequently—duration of shift if necessary.

Bending, reaching, twisting, stooping, walking, and climbing stairways and ladders frequently

Must be able to climb ladders up to 110 feet.

Must be able to talk and hear radio communications as well as phone.

Must meet all physical requirements of the position.