We are always looking for talented, hardworking people to join the E.A. Sween family. We are a third-generation family-owned organization that understands the significance of our employees and that we are successful due to our incredibly committed team. We are excited to announce the search for our next team members for our brand-new manufacturing facility in Greenwood County, South Carolina! We are looking for a Back Up Line Controller to join our growing team on 2nd Shift! The future is bright at E.A. Sween Company and we invite you to come grow with us!

Hours for the position are Mon-Thurs 4pm-2:30am.

E.A. Sween is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Veteran/Disability

The Backup Line Controller takes initiative to lead the line by ensuring that all employees on the team are working together to accomplish goals. Responsible for production line efficiencies, minimal waste, and always following standard work. Must complete work orders according to standards. Monitors machine, labels, film, and products to provide high quality at efficient levels of manufacturing.

Essential Competencies:

Safety and Health

• Wear necessary safety gear provided such as ear plugs and cut resistant gloves.
• Successfully complete the mandatory E.A. Sween Quarterly Safety Training sessions for the purpose of complying with both OSHA regulations and E.A. Sween policy.

Food Safety and Quality

• Execute assigned food safety, quality, and continuous improvement activities to support SQF requirements, regulatory requirements, and our customers’ requirements.
• Assist in opening rejects following written procedure, focusing on GMPs.
• Fill line sanitizer hand dip stations prior to start up with fresh sanitizer and empty and refill sanitizer at every break and/or when sanitizer becomes cloudy.
• Follow good manufacturing policies.

Cost (Continuous Improvement)

• Contribute to Lean activities.
• Work together with production employees, Supervisor, Lead, and Mechanic to assemble the lowest cost, highest quality product possible.

Standard Work

• Scan 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 startup 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 product and efficient production.
• Be able to read and verify the work order.
• Scan or oversee that 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 completing the recipe verification sheet.
• Must meet 100% fill rate standards.
• Must change top/bottom film, labels, printer, Julian date.

Leadership

• Support the Spirit, Purpose, and Vision of E. A. Sween Company
• Communicate effectively with Leads and/or Supervisor throughout the day for any changes or issues that may arise.
• Assist in providing a friendly, positive work environment.
• Must be dependable, have good attendance, and have no GMP/safety violations, or disciplinary actions (in the last 12 months).

Tools and Equipment/Machinery Used

• Multivac Equipment
• Printers
• Labelaire
• Slicing Equipment- Weber, Grote, Titans, Depositors
• Calculator
• I-pad
• Radios
• Computers
• Pen/Worksheets

PPE’s

• Ear Plugs, Cut resistant gloves

Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age to operate equipment.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Previous assembly work and knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Must have mechanical aptitude.
• Must meet or exceed standards in current production position for a minimum of 3 months (for internal applicants).
• Must be able to read and effectively communicate in English.
• Must be able to moderately lift 50 lbs.

Preferred Experience:

• Previous food related experience.

Physical Environment:

• Must be able to be on feet majority of the day.
• Must be able to bend, twist, turn, push, pull.
• Must be able to reach overhead moderately.
• Must be able to moderately lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to keep up with manufacturing speeds.
• Must be able to work in cool conditions, 35 - 45 degrees.
• Must be able to properly perform and rotate to all positions on the line.