General Worker in Batavia, NY
Upstate Niagara Cooperative Posted: 2024-11-13
Batavia, NY 14020
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Salary Range: $19.00 per hour
Upstate Niagara Cooperative is looking for a General Worker .Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Supports production operators and staff in various production related tasks.
• Assignments may include: depalletizers, general clean-up sanitarian, packing, loading packaging items, stacking, inspecting/handling of glass
bottles/cans, use of electronic scanners and assisting with other tasks as needed.
• Works within parameters of established production standards.
• Maintains the quality of finished products per specifications.
• Maintains and cleans production area as needed, handles/uses caustic chemicals.
• Meets safety and security requirements.
Competencies
• To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
• Customer Service - Responds promptly to production needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets performance objectives.
Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains
open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to
questions; Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and accurately; Presents numerical data effectively and accurately; reads and interprets written
information correctly.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; • •
• Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of
their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; complies with GMP practices; Monitors own
work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly and safely. "Do it right
the first time".
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; • Able to deal with frequent change, delays, unexpected events and diverse labor force.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work area at scheduled time with full uniform and PPE; willing to work overtime to get job done.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to
long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
Innovation - Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work.
Qualifications
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to work in dairy environment and perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to •
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
Education and/or Experience
• Must meet minimum of eighth grade level in reading and math. Prefer direct work experience within industry – working with high-speed
equipment in a team environment.
Language Skills
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write
routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively to all employees of organization.
Mathematical Skills
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, usage, speed, production and volume; Ability to apply conversion of various
measuring units got solids and liquids.
Reasoning Ability
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Other Skills and Abilities
• Able to work in a food-manufacturing environment in compliance with Federal and State regulatory requirements.
• Ability to maintain compliance with SQF requirements. Must have mechanical aptitude, self-motivated; work with high speed equipment, work safety.
• Ability to advance from entry level to skilled positions.
Physical Demands
• 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.
Hours: Evening Shift - 10pm-6:30am
Pay: $19 per hour*
More information , apply at the company link
Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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