1st Shift- Operator

About Us:

T. Marzetti Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Lancaster Colony Corporation (NASDAQ: LANC), is a manufacturer and marketer of specialty food products for the retail and foodservice markets. Our retail brands include Marzetti®, New York Bakery™ and Sister Schubert’s®, in addition to exclusive license agreements for Olive Garden® dressings, Chick-fil-A® sauces and Buffalo Wild Wings® sauces. Our foodservice business supplies many of the top restaurant chains in the United States.

Overview:

This position is able to contribute to the production environment of T. Marzetti by performing multiple roles throughout the plant as described in this Job Description . This is a 1st shift position. The standard 1st shift schedule is Monday - Friday, 7 AM - 3:30 PM and OT as needed.

Responsibilities:

SAFETY:

Maintains high standard of Safety for all functions on ongoing basis and ensures compliance for self and others to OSHA standards.

Required to wear all PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) including but not limited to slip resistant / steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, gloves, shields and uniforms. Must ensure overall good condition of items that provide optimal personal safety & protection while working in the production area.

Contribute to a safe working environment including compliance with company, state, local and federal policies and regulations.

QUALITY:

Follow Company standards for cleanliness, food and equipment safety and efficient productivity.

Maintain production-packaging area in compliance with Quality standards.

Contribute to quality, food safety and HAACP support programs; conform to all Company, customer and government standards.

TEAMWORK:

Effectively communicates verbally and in writing with Team Members, and Management

Works respectfully with all team members to meet safety, quality and production standards and support of our products and goals on a daily basis.

Qualifications:

Prior experience in a manufacturing environment requiring repetitive work preferred.

Basic mechanical aptitude is helpful.

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Must be able to read and comprehend instruction sheets

Ability to work cooperatively with a team.

Must have visual, auditory, physical and mental ability to operate equipment safely

Competencies:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Employees are required to take an aptitude test to show their skills/knowledge obtained from on the job training.

Working Conditions/Environment:

Works in a manufacturing environment where the employee is regularly required to speak, read, sit, stand, walk, climb, crouch, lift, reach, grasp and bend while moving about the facility. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and carry that weight up to 25 feet at various frequencies and or intervals. Must be able to stand for an 8 – 10 hour shift (sometimes longer) with regular breaks while performing repetitive tasks. May be required to work overtime and/or weekends as needed. The employee may be exposed to non-ambient temperatures, odors, dust, oil, slippery floors, moving parts/equipment. Ear protection, eye/face protection, hair/beard nets, steel-toed/slip-resistant shoes, and gloves are required as necessary in accordance with company GMP and safety standards.

Cultivate Your Career:

Lancaster Colony Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiary T. Marzetti Company are committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all associates without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. It is our goal to provide opportunities that nourish the growth of each individual team member.

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