General Helper

U.S. Waffle Company • Liberty, SC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Cérélia’s Frozen Breakfast Business Unit – U.S. Waffle – is committed to delivering high-quality frozen breakfast products while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality, operational excellence, and employee engagement. To support our growing manufacturing operations in Liberty, South Carolina, we are seeking dependable and motivated General Helpers to join our Production team.

The General Helper plays a critical role in supporting daily manufacturing operations by ensuring products are packaged accurately, quality standards are maintained, and production lines operate efficiently. This position performs a variety of production, packaging, inspection, sanitation, and material handling activities while adhering to all company safety, food safety, and quality requirements.

The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-focused, quality-conscious, and committed to working collaboratively in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This role requires flexibility, attention to detail, and a willingness to support operational needs across multiple production areas.

This strategic position will report directly to the Shift Operations Supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Equivalent manufacturing experience may be considered.
• Previous food manufacturing or production experience preferred but not required.
• Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Basic mathematical skills required.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow work instructions and safety procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and coworkers.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills are preferred but not required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Frequent bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, climbing, and repetitive motion activities.
• Ability to work in hot and cold manufacturing environments.
• Exposure to flour dust, wet floors, machinery, noise, and occasional smoke or fumes from production processes.
• Responsible for identifying and reporting food safety, quality, equipment, and safety concerns.
• Makes routine operational decisions within established work instructions and procedures.
• Escalates production, quality, and safety issues to leadership as required.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills are preferred but not required.
• Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Report to work as scheduled and maintain excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Follow all company policies, procedures, work instructions, and production standards.
• Stack finished products according to established specifications and customer requirements.
• Inspect products for defects and notify leadership of any quality concerns.
• Pack products into cartons or bags according to customer and production specifications.
• Replenish cartons, packaging materials, and supplies as needed to maintain production flow.
• Verify date codes are printed accurately and positioned correctly on packaging.
• Confirm cartons are properly sealed and immediately report equipment or packaging issues.
• Apply labels accurately according to production schedules and customer specifications.
• Assist Production Leads with product changeovers, equipment preparation, and material movement.
• Perform additional production-related duties as assigned.
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), HACCP requirements, and SQF Food Safety Code requirements.
• Immediately report any food safety, food quality, or product integrity concerns to Quality Assurance or supervision.
• Support and maintain a culture of food safety and quality throughout daily operations.
• Ensure products meet customer specifications and established quality standards.
• Assist in preventing product contamination and cross-contamination by following approved procedures.
• Maintain production areas in a clean, organized, and audit-ready condition.
• Participate in required food safety, quality, and operational training programs.
• Understand and fulfill individual responsibility for protecting food safety and product quality.
• Rework product as directed to minimize waste and maximize yield.
• Notify supervisors of equipment malfunctions, excessive waste, or process concerns.
• Continuously maintain cleanliness of the production line and surrounding work area.
• Assist with material handling and line support activities to maintain productivity goals.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, quality, and waste reduction.
• Work overtime, extended shifts, and weekends as business needs require.
• Follow all safety rules, OSHA requirements, and company safety procedures.
• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times.
• Immediately report unsafe conditions, accidents, injuries, or near-miss incidents.
• Participate in safety training and support a culture where safety is the highest priority.
• Maintain awareness of workplace hazards and contribute to a safe work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED