Production Technicians at Sioux Falls, SD

Team approach to rotating duties on a fast-paced assempbly line that includes the handling of raw materials and finished product.  Performs a variety of operational functions by either operating a machine or by handling the product itself during the processing of raw materials into food products. 

Essential Functions

• Works on Production line, according to procedures. May switch positions every two (2) hours and may be required to work other positions within the Production facility.
• Follow all safety procedures and participate in safety training. Maintain safe and efficient use of equipment, tools, and person. Report any injury or accident immediately to supervisory and/or any unsafe condition.  
• Maintain and follow GMP, ServeSafe HACCP, SFQ, OSHA and Orion Land Mark standards in the work environment. 
• Ability to learn, participate and become knowledgeable in Lean Manufacturing practices, 6 Sigma and Root Cause Analysis.  
• General labor.
• Stack product on pallet.
• Abilty to run the inserter.
• Ability to understand equipment operation.
• Ability to perform equipment troubleshooting.
• Ability to perform basic autonomous maintenance tasks on process equipment.
• May start up and shut down operations for line.  
• Fill the pepperoni slicer and change the heads.
• Set up and change over metal detection & box taper
• Machine Operator – simple/complex.
• Ability to run the Adco is properly.
• Rack runners and loaders.
• Fluent on the set-up and change over of the sauce applicator, waterfall, and Shanklin.
• Ability to properly set-up and adjust the Adamatic, press, oven spirals and pre-proofer.
• Ability to operate cheese loader – pulling apart 25 pound blocks of cheese.
• Accurately operate the cheese scale.
• Ability to utilize the box and bag maker. 
• Ability to accurately operate the cheese sealer.
• Ability to operate pallet stacker (cheese), stacking 25 pound cases onto a pallet.
• Master Mixer - Mixes product according to formulation set by Company. Collects samples for Quality Assurance. Uses a scoop to mix and remove paste from container.
• Have the ability and knowledge to be a Finished Product Inspector.
• Experience setting up and running the mixer.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience and Education Competencies

Requirements:

• Education and/or Experience. High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or twelve to eighteen months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be at least eighteen (18) year of age.
• Communication/Language Skills. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) is a must.  Ability to read and comprehend documents, simple instructions and product labels.
• Certifications.  Electric palate jack, American Institute of Baking and GMP  HACCP certification preferred. 
• Mathematical Skills.  Perform basic math functions with the ability to calculate figures and amounts.
• Reasoning Abilities. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.  Strong analytical skills with ability to identify opportunities.

Behaviors/Work Environment/Physical Requirements

Requirements

All Orion Land Mark employees and stakeholders must have uncompromising integrity and ethical standards.

Accountability and Reliability. Our employees must work reliably under pressure to keep on task and meet deadlines.
Passionate, Energetic, and Enthusiastic. Our employees possess a high energy level, focusing on execution with measurable results. We exhibit a “can-do attitude” to maintain enthusiasm and provide encouragement by our demeanor.
Strong Work Ethic. Our employees are fully committed and willing to do whatever it takes to drive the team and company brand into the future. Work/life balance is encouraged at Orion Land Mark with the expectation that team members give 110% effort on the job. Orion Land Mark is a fast-paced environment and it is critical that our employees are driven to succeed.
Customer Focused. Our employees keep the customer as their main focus while executing the daily responsibilities of their job.
Supportive. Our employees possess emotional intelligence and common sense to support team members and appreciate the value of our culture, company, and brand.

Physical. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 100 lbs. 
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch and use hands to grip regularly.
• Requires frequent exposure to extreme cold (below 0 F degrees) temperatures. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Maintain a professional appearance and grooming standards as outlined.

Personal Competencies:  Extreme attention to detail and accuracy.  Must be flexible to work days, nights or weekends if necessary.  Ability to work independently with minimal supervision yet be flexible and have ability to work in a team environment.

Safety:  Must adhere to all safety rules, policies and regulations in relationship to OSHA standards.  Maintain and follow GMP, HACCP, SFQ, OSHA and Orion Land Mark standards to include safe work practices.

Disclaimer

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Federal law obligates us to provide reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of employees, unless to do so would pose an undue hardship.  Please let us know as soon as possible if you need an accommodation to complete these listed essential functions. 

Orion Land Mark is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.