Seasonal Production Associate - FT/PT

Description

Company Overview:    

Since 1951, Hickory Farms has connected people with savory flavors to share and send. Our specialty cured meats and cheeses are available for purchase online, in catalogs, in leading mass merchants and supermarkets, and in seasonal retail locations in the US and Canada. 

Hickory Farms is a privately held company with nearly 75 years of delivering quality, well-loved food gifts and charcuterie essentials. Every member of our nimble, dynamic team makes an impact every day in a high-energy, results-driven culture. 

Our Values lead the way. They are: The customer is our focus. Integrity and respect. We own it. Everyone has a place at the   table. We embrace change. We savor the journey together. 

Position Overview:

The Assembly Line Associate is responsible for assembling products, monitoring the production process, and ensuring that   products meet quality standards.  

Requirements

Essential Duties   and Responsibilities - include but are not limited to the   following:

• Assemble gifts by hand, place products in gift boxes, and neatly   package all gifts, label, and tape gift boxes manually as requested.
• Ensure quality assembly of products, meeting customer and   regulatory requirements.
• Comply with and understand safety regulations, product quality assurance   (Q.A.), and GMP rules.
• Strive to keep a quick but quality production speed, meeting   Hickory Farms’ fast-paced environment.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area at all times.
• Cultural fit that embodies the company’s core values.

Other Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an   individual must be able to 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 essential functions.

• Attention to detail
• Must be punctual
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Possess flexibility to rotate various positions and responsibilities   within the assembly line.

Educational and/or Work Experience Qualifications: 

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous experience a plus.

Physical   Requirements: 

• Ability to safely and successfully   perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other   federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or   quantitative productivity standards. 
• Must be able to complete the   “essential job functions” with “reasonable accommodations” and meet all the mandatory   qualifications under the ADA guidelines. 
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50   lbs.
• Must be able to perform essential   physical activities such as lifting, climbing, standing, stooping, or typing.
• Must be able to talk, listen, and   speak clearly on the telephone.

Compensation:  $15/hour

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• FSA
• 401k

Hickory Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture that does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.