Job Title: Production Associate

Pay Rate: $18.00 per hour

Shift: Monday – Friday, 4:00 PM - 1:30 AM (Shift schedules may include weekends based on business needs)

Transportation Requirement: Reliable transportation is essential.

Safety Requirements: Steel-toed shoes are required. Composite safety shoe covers may be provided if needed.

Job Summary:
The Production Associate will work under the guidance of supervisors to meet production demands while adhering to quality and safety standards. This role requires self-reliance and the ability to work accurately with limited supervision.

Essential Job Functions:

• Efficiently transfer product between filler and chiller stations.
  

• Communicate any discrepancies in product information to supervisors or leads.
  

• Manage the transportation of production carts in and out of chillers, ensuring orderly placement in the Work In Progress (WIP) area.
  

• Align products correctly on the Garvey table.
  

• Flip trays in chillers as required.
  

• Rework products that do not meet specifications.
  

• Maintain a clean and organized work area, following the “5S” program.
  

• Promote a safe work environment at all times.
  

• Adhere to HACCP principles and Good Manufacturing Practices; comply with food and personal safety procedures, as well as company policies and regulations.
  

• Perform additional duties as assigned, including assistance in the Kitchen area as needed.

Competencies:

• Must be 18 years or older.
  

• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and follow verbal and written instructions; basic mathematical skills required.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent movement including walking, standing, bending, stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms, lifting, and climbing.
  

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
  

• Perform tasks while wearing personal protective equipment (PPE).
  

• Work effectively in noisy environments.
  

• Adapt to varying temperature zones, including cold and hot environments for extended periods, and work in areas where dust may be present.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
  

• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

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