E.A. Sween Company · 21 hours ago
Line Controller- Back up-Weekend Shift
Eden Prairie, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$21.30/hr - $21.30/hr
1+ years expE.A. Sween Company is a third-generation family-owned organization committed to strategic growth and high-quality food production. They are seeking a motivated individual to lead the production line, ensuring team collaboration and adherence to safety and quality standards.
Food and Beverage
Responsibilities
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure food safety and integrity
Always follow safety protocols and use designated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in required areas
Follow additional tasks as assigned by Production Supervisor or Lead
Collaborate, communicate and learn from people with different backgrounds, cultures, abilities
Execute assigned food safety, quality and continuous improvement activities to support SQF requirements, regulatory requirements and our customers’ requirements
Assists in opening rejects following written procedure, focusing on GMPs
Fills line sanitizer hand dip stations prior to start up with fresh sanitizer. Empties and refills sanitizer at every break and/or when sanitizer becomes cloudy
Follow good manufacturing rules such as sanitizing hands, not touching the floor, etc
Contribute to Lean activities
Works together with production employees, as well as Supervisor, Lead and Mechanic to assemble the lowest cost, highest quality product possible
Scans all materials to assigned work order
Safely operate all line equipment according to recipe line speeds and standard work to ensure line efficiencies are met and waste is minimized
Assist in preparing the production line for startups regarding materials and equipment
Inspect all sandwiches to ensure they are properly prepared for final packaging and labeling
Quickly identify and properly address any deviations resulting from employees not following standard work on the line
Adjust speed of equipment when necessary to maintain quality products and efficient production
Be able to read and verify the work order
Scans or oversees all materials are added to the work order
Verify accuracy of material scans to work orders
Document start and end times of each period and record accurate downtime or meeting minutes on the work order and in Redzone software
Properly turn off equipment before each break and at the end of the day
Verify the material you are using is correct by looking at the recipe and properly filling out the recipe verification sheet
Must meet 100% fill rate standards
Must change top/bottom film, labels, printer, Julian date
Qualification
Required
Must be at least 18 years of age to operate equipment
Requires a High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Requires previous assembly work and knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices
Must have mechanical aptitude working with machinery
Must be meeting or exceeding standards in current production position for a minimum of 3 months (for internal applicants)
Must be able to read and effectively communicate in English
Able to work well with others and have a teamwork mindset; communicate effectively as possible
Able to maintain a good attendance record
Able to keep work area clean, safe and organized
Preferred
Previous food related experience
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
8 Paid Holidays
Company-Paid Life Insurance
401(k) with Company Match – fully vested after 2 years
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Recognition Program (Boss Bucks)
Company
E.A. Sween Company
E.A. Sween is the leading supplier in the ready-to-eat sandwiches industry, distributing all over the country through Wholesale, DSD & CDC.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Thomas Hans Sween
CEO
Bryan Virgin
Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)
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