Food Production Associate-2nd Shift SC

E.A. Sween • Hodges, SC

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About The Position

The Food Production Associate produces high-quality food products efficiently using standard work and collaborating with the production team. The role inspects sandwiches on the production line to ensure their appearance meets quality standards and recipe specifications, and promptly removes rejected products from the Multivac discharge belt. The position also inspects raw materials, reports questionable products and deviations, supports food safety and quality requirements, and helps prevent material waste and improve processes.

The scheduled operating hours are Monday through Thursday, 4:00 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Overtime may be required on Fridays and may be mandatory. The hourly pay is $18.00 with a $1.25 shift differential.

The role works in cool conditions of 35–45 degrees and requires continuous standing, keeping pace with manufacturing speeds, working with others, and performing repetitive tasks. Associates must be able to rotate among production positions and lines. The employer describes itself as a third-generation family-owned and professionally managed organization that values a welcoming, respectful, and rewarding workplace.

Requirements

• Work well with others and demonstrate a teamwork mindset.
• Communicate effectively to the extent possible.
• Maintain a good attendance record.
• Keep the work area clean, safe, and organized.
• Be able to perform assigned rotation.
• Lift 30 pounds occasionally.
• Depending on the production schedule, lift over 10 pounds occasionally during a 10–12.5-hour shift.
• Accept mandatory overtime when required.
• Bend, push, and pull frequently; reach overhead occasionally; and remain on feet continuously.
• Work continuously in cool conditions of 35–45 degrees.
• Keep pace with manufacturing speeds and perform repetitive tasks continuously.
• Work with others continuously and rotate among production positions and lines.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to communicate in English.
• Previous assembly experience.
• Food-related experience.

Responsibilities

• Produce products efficiently according to standard work, recipes, and appearance specifications.
• Inspect sandwiches on the line and remove rejected products from the Multivac discharge belt promptly.
• Inspect raw materials for quality and communicate deviations.
• Report questionable products to the Line Controller, QA, Lead, or Production Supervisor before bringing them to the line.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices and assigned food-safety, quality, continuous-improvement, regulatory, customer, and SQF requirements.
• Follow safety protocols and use required personal protective equipment.
• Use the correct materials and ensure the correct quantity and appearance of meat and cheese slices.
• Monitor and help control material waste, including floor waste and over-portioning.
• Notify maintenance promptly when equipment problems arise.
• Contribute to process improvements and participate in lean activities.
• Follow company policies and procedures and cooperate with work duties assigned by a Supervisor, Lead, or Line Controller.
• Keep the work area clean, safe, and organized.
• Collaborate, communicate, and learn from people with different backgrounds, cultures, abilities, languages, or perspectives.
• Perform assigned rotation across production positions and lines.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 8 paid holidays
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401(k) with company match, fully vested after 2 years
• Short-term disability plan
• Long-term disability plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Program (Boss Bucks)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed