Technical Writer jobs in Dickinson, ND

Brand : 8th Ave Food & Provisions

Categories : Operations Production

Locations : Carrington, North Dakota

Position Type : Regular Full-Time

Remote Eligible : No

Req ID : 22549

Job Description

Business Unit Overview

8th Avenue Food & Provisions is a growing organization made up of businesses that produce and sell quality products including pasta, peanut butter, granola, and fruit and nut trail mixes to retail, foodservice and ingredient customers.

The company was formed in October 2018 through a combination of Post Holdings’ private brands businesses and is owned by Post Holdings and funds affiliated with Thomas H.

Lee Partners, L.P. ( THL ), a private equity firm. Responsibilities Dakota Grower’s started out as a grower-owned cooperative built by farmers in the early 1990s and today we are the third largest pasta manufacturer in North America.

Our entrepreneurial spirit drives our innovative culture and passion to bring premium quality pasta to your table. At Dakota Growers, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic, challenging and inspiring environment in one of our state-of-the-art food manufacturing facilities.

Our employees’ well-being comes first. That’s why we offer excellent wages and a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid vacation and holidays, healthcare, dental and vision insurance, short- / long-term disability, company-paid life insurance, 401(k) with up to 6% company match, and annual incentives.

Summary : The Ticket Writer is an important role for our Pasta-making organization. As a Ticket Writer at Dakota Growers Pasta Co.

you will be responsible for operating stretch wrapping and labeling equipment. This role verifies inventory produced matches inventory scanned into our Warehouse.

You will work closely with Forklift Operators to ensure accurate scanning and timely delivery of packaging materials.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Operates stretch wrapping equipment at maximum efficiency, ensuring all pallets are wrapped properly with the correct pattern · Operates Markem labeling equipment, ensuring all pallets are scanned and labeled properly, with legible labels, and informs proper personnel of case print / scanning issues · Monitor and assist with robot operations · Monitor schedule and production report to ensure underruns / overruns are minimized · Reconcile production with Warehouse and Machine Operators during, and at the end of every shift and review and approve production upon completion of product run / shift · Maintains proper documentation of downtime and repairs and performs minor repairs and routine maintenance work on wrappers and labelers · Inventories consumable packaging materials · Informs QA of product changeovers · Coordinates packaging material handling requirements with Warehouse and Packaging personnel as needed · Maintains cleanliness of equipment always, inspect and conduct deep cleaning of equipment regularly.

Follow appropriate guidelines, SOPs, and manufacturing practices when completing cleaning or manufacturing responsibilities · Partner with company leadership to proactively identify and execute on continuous improvement opportunities in the areas of : safety, food safety, quality, productivity, and sanitation · Other duties, as assigned

Education and Experience Required :

Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution · Must be able to work weekends, holidays and overtime as needed

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills :

Computer experience · Math skills · Excellent communication skills · Inventory experience · Previous experience in a food manufacturing facility

Physical Requirements : Qualified candidates must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation : · Must be able to balance, stand, and work in high heat / humidity for 8 hours per shift · Must be able to feel and use fine motor skills for 3 hours per shift · Must be able to push and pull and perform simple grasping for 6 hours per shift · Must be able to lift up-to 10 pounds for 8 hours per shift · Must be able to lift 11-34 pounds for 6 hours per shift · Must be able to lift 50 pounds for 3 hours per shift and anything over 50 pounds will require team assistance or mechanical lifting devices · Must be able to reach above shoulders, bend, crouch, stoop, kneel and sit for 3 hours per shift · Must be able to climb and work of ladder for 3 hours per shift · Must be able to walk and work in a dusty environment for 6 hours per shift · Must be able to make fine distinctions in sound, distinguish objects and equipment visually, and express or exchange ideas by spoken or written word

Post Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran and any other category protected under applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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)

Last updated : 2024-05-08