THE RAUCH FAMILY:

YOUR ROLE IN THE FAMILY:

• Tends accessory equipment such as pumps, pipes and powder dosing equipment to move materials or ingredients through production processes
• Weighs or measures materials, ingredients, and products to ensure conformance to requirements
• Cleans and maintains equipment, using hand tools
• Collects samples of materials or products for laboratory testing
• Records operational and production data on specified forms
• Tests samples of materials or products to ensure compliance with specifications using test equipment
• Participates in sensory training and performs tastings to ensure product quality and familiarity
• Transfers materials, supplies, and products between work areas, using moving equipment and hand tools
• Unloads mixtures into containers or tanks for further processing
• Adds or mixes chemicals and ingredients for processing, using hand tools or other devices
• Compounds and processes ingredients according to formulas
• Dislodges and clears jammed materials or other items from machinery and equipment, using hand tools
• Dumps or pours specified amounts of materials into machinery and equipment       
• Examines materials, ingredients, or products visually or with hands, to ensure conformance to established standards      
• Observes production and monitors equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation        
• Reads work orders to determine production specifications and information     
• Starts machines to mix or blend ingredients; then allow them to mix for specified times     
• Operates blending equipment via control panels and computer interfaces       
• Recognizes and follows Good Manufacturing Practices     
• Follows Food Safety Elements      
• Recognizes and follows HACCP requirements      
• Maintains a safe and secure work environment by identifying and correcting unsafe conditions or behaviors
• Supports implementation, maintenance and ongoing improvement of the food safety and handling system
• Maintains and ensures adherence to sanitation practices    
• Follows all standard operating procedures (SOP’s) for area of responsibility  
• Follows instructions from supervisors regarding policies and procedures     
• Effectively responds to directions during emergencies by understanding emergency procedures, equipment and systems as necessary; Implements contingency plan to the level required
• Complies with environmental regulations when using, dispensing, or handling hazardous and non-hazardous materials and waste

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR TO JOIN OUR FAMILY?

•  1 year of related experience preferred      
• Ability to control operations of equipment and systems      
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods    
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
• Knowledge of mathematics, including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, and statistics, and their applications     
• Ability to apply standard production techniques, procedures, and criteria        
• Ability to handle sensitive and proprietary information in a confidential manner     
• Proficient in basic computer operations     
• Able to work independently and collaboratively        
• Demonstrates attention to detail        
• Takes initiative and acts proactively        
• Adapts to ever changing priorities, situations, and workflow