Location: Hicksville, NY
Position Type: Temporary
Pay Rate: $18.00/hour
Shift: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–3:30 PM (Weekends may be required, hours subject to business needs)
Required Attire: Steel-toe shoes (composite safety shoe covers may be supplied if needed)

Job Overview

The Production Associate plays a key role in the manufacturing process, supporting supervisors to meet production goals while ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. You will work in a dynamic food production environment, where accuracy, reliability, and attention to detail are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production equipment following supervisor instructions
  

• Move carts and trays in and out of chiller rooms (38°F), align products, and rework items as needed
  

• Wear required PPE: lab jacket, protective glasses, helmet, and hearing protection
  

• Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow the 5S program
  

• Promote and adhere to safety protocols, including HACCP principles and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
  

• Document product discrepancies and communicate with supervisors or lead personnel
  

• Perform heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs, with assistance when needed)
  

• Execute other tasks as assigned, such as transferring to the kitchen area

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 18 years or older
  

• Basic literacy, numeracy, and comprehension skills (read, write, follow instructions)
  

• Frequent physical activity including standing, walking, bending, lifting, twisting, and climbing
  

• Comfortable working in cold (chiller rooms) or noisy environments; PPE provided for safety
  

• Able to consistently lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks
  

• Reliable transportation to/from work site

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
  

• Bilingual in Spanish (not required, but beneficial)
  

• Prior experience in the food industry

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