Production Associate

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Production Associate works within one or more manufacturing departments to prepare fresh foods for retail sale. Responsible for routine preparation, slicing, dicing, production, assembly line and packing tasks. Participates and assists with tasks that may include setup, startup, production, loading, labeling, stacking, sorting, packaging, weighing, preparing for shipping, and other miscellaneous tasks. Helps keep the production areas organized, neat and clean. 

This is a great opportunity to join our team and help change the food industry landscape by supplying fresh and healthy eating choices.  

Requirements

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Responsible   for routine preparation, production, assembly line and packing tasks. Assists with the overall efficiency of the   factory which may include setup, startup, staging raw materials, assembly,  production, loading, labeling, stacking, sorting, preparing for shipping, and   other miscellaneous routine tasks. Duties include: 

Job Description:

• At this level, tasks are often routine and repetitive within any of the food production or warehouse departments. 
• Follows specification and instructions to cut, slice, dice, peal, assemble, prep, stock, assemble and process fresh products, raw        materials, and snacks in all operational areas. 
• Maybe required to debox materials, assemble food products, sandwiches and snacks, rack finished goods, break down boxes and containers. 
• Will participate in change overs, washing down lines, sanitizing work spaces, assisting with monthly inventory counts, sorting,        staging, 
• Follows all GMP’s required of employees,   understands USDA requirements, and ensures safe food practices are always   followed. 
• Responsible for working safely, lifting   items properly, wearing the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and   notifying a manager of employees that may need to be reminded of proper ways   of working.
• Ensure quality and   safety of food products by periodic inspection and review of finished   products for uniformity to specifications, label integrity, presentation.
• Ensure proper   cleaning and sanitation between product runs and/ or shifts, as required.
• Attach identifying   tags to containers or mark them with identifying information.
• Performs other duties as needed.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent education. 
• Previous experience working in a chilled manufacturing environment is helpful
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods while working in a chilled environment
• Good knowledge and understanding of Safe work practices common to food manufacturing
• Bilingual   (Spanish / English) helpful
• Basic computer skills (Word and Excel) preferred. 

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

• Ability   to follow general instructions and meet daily deadlines 
• Ability   to apply safe   work practices, GMP’s, and best practices in a food manufacturing environment
• Ability to read, comprehend and speak professionally with team members.

WORK DEMANDS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While   performing the duties of this Job work is primarily performed in a chilled   environment. Regularly required to stand, walk, squat, stoop, bend, reach, talk   or hear. Required to use hands and fingers finger, handle, lift, feel, push, or pull objects. Exerts up to 50   lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently. Often required to lift and carry 10 lbs.   force constantly to move objects. Exposed to chilled or warm   temperatures within the operation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with   disabilities to perform the essential functions.