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Production Associate
Hicksville, NY, US
Light Industrial
High School or equivalent
Full Time, Temporary
$18.00/hr
Entry Level
On-site
Manufacturing - Other
First Shift (Day)
Hicksville, NY, US
$18.00/hr
Entry Level
Full Time, Temporary
Manufacturing - Other
On-site
Light Industrial
High School or equivalent
First Shift (Day)
Job details
Production Associate
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Schedules may include weekends, and hours are subject to business needs.
Transportation: Reliable transportation is required.
Safety footwear: Steel-toe shoes are required. Composite safety shoe covers may be available if you do not have steel-toe shoes readily available.
Position Summary
The Production Associate follows supervisor direction to meet production demands while maintaining quality and safety standards. This role involves transferring product between production areas and chillers, organizing work in progress, and supporting other production duties as assigned.
Key Responsibilities
- Transfer carts of production in and out of chillers kept at approximately 38°F and place them orderly in the work-in-progress area.
- Orient products on the Garvey table and flip trays in the chiller as needed.
- Rework products that do not meet specifications.
- Report product information discrepancies to a supervisor or lead.
- Keep the work area clean and organized in accordance with the 5S program.
- Follow HACCP principles, Good Manufacturing Practices, and food and personal safety procedures.
- Transfer to the kitchen area as needed and perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Able to read, write, understand, and follow verbal and written instructions, and perform basic math.
- Able to stand for extended periods and frequently walk, bend, stoop, twist, push, pull, reach, lift, and climb.
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds with another associate.
- Comfortable working in a noisy production environment and wearing required personal protective equipment.
- Able to work across temperature zones, including extended periods in a 38°F chiller; work areas may also be hot or dusty.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
- Spanish bilingual skills and prior food industry experience are a plus.
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