Processor - T. Marzetti Company

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. 

Position Summary:

This person combines ingredients according to the recipe for producing bread used to make croutons. Operates mixing equipment, pumps, mills, and valves as required to maintain a required production schedule. Provides product samples to QA as specified. Cleans and rinses equipment as directed.

Essential Functions/Primary Responsibilities:

• Review all pertinent SOP’s and is a QI (Qualified Individual) for the position
• Combines seasonings and other ingredients in the proper sequence and weighs and proportions as specified by product formulas.
• Changes blades as required (when broken or for size change).
• Monitors crouton size & quality; assumes quality assurance duties at the inspection table when required.
• Fills dough mixer by lifting or pumping ingredients.
• Reads scales and performs arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately.
• Provides product samples to QA according to defined requirements.
• Operates mixing equipment, pumps, mills, and valves to add ingredients in the correct amounts.
• Maintains company standards for cleanliness, food safety, and productivity in the processing area.
• Provides support for the processing lead in maintaining continuous production.
• Works cooperatively with other members of the processing area.
• Ensures compliance to quality, food safety, 5S, OSHA, and HACCP support programs; assures conformity to all company, customer, and government standards.
• Strive to be a safety solutions leader by maintaining the 200% for safety mindset. Participate in engagement activities, complete required safety training, and aid in identifying hazards utilizing BBS and Safety Monitor programs.
• Participates in activities related to Marzetti Operational Excellence.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• None

Qualification Requirements:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and math skills are required.
• Prior experience in a food manufacturing environment is preferred.

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 move  40 - 50 pounds at a distance of 25 feet or more 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, and moving parts/equipment. The noise level is loud in the plant. Ear protection, eye/face protection, hair/beard nets, steel-toed/slip-resistant shoes, and gloves are required per company GMP and safety standards.