(USA) General Production Associate, Manufacturing (Monday - Friday, 7am to 3:30pm)
About The Position
This position operates and monitors production equipment, ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). The role involves accurate documentation of production and quality information, operating and troubleshooting manufacturing equipment, and communicating any issues to management. A key aspect is supporting continuous improvement by maintaining process and equipment performance data to enhance quality and throughput. The associate will operate and clean equipment efficiently, monitor products for quality and efficiency, and strictly adhere to all safety procedures, including the use of personal protective equipment and safe machinery operation. Reporting hazards, near misses, injuries, or accidents is crucial, as is active participation in safety trainings and maintaining a clean work area. The role also requires compliance with company policies, procedures, and ethical standards, completing work assignments, and adapting to change. Core values emphasized include respecting individuals by embracing differences and fostering a culture of belonging, working as a team with positive communication, strengthening the team through mentorship, acting with integrity by upholding high ethical standards and supporting company goals, serving customers by delivering results and making informed decisions, and striving for excellence through continuous improvement and embracing new technologies.
Requirements
- Manufacturing or production environment.
- Working with hazard analysis and critical control poings (HACCP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) requirements.
Responsibilities
- Operates and monitors production equipment by following standard operating procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Ensures all paperwork is accurate
- Documents and records production and quality information
- Operates and troubleshoots state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment and systems using automated and manual controls
- Communicates any problems or concerns to management
- Supports continuous improvement initiatives by maintaining process and equipment performance data to improve quality and throughput
- Operates and cleans equipment to maximize throughput and minimize downtime
- Communicates mechanical and operational issues
- Operates equipment at recommended speeds
- Monitors all products to ensure quality and efficiency standards are met
- Adheres to all safety procedures and guidelines, including using personal protective equipment and operating machinery safely
- Reports any hazards, near misses, injuries, or accidents
- Actively participates in safety trainings and drills
- Maintains cleanliness in work areas to prevent accidents
- Contributes to the continuous improvement of all safety protocols
- Maintains awareness of surroundings to ensure own safety and the safety of others
- Complies with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing action plans, using the Open Door Policy, and applying these in business processes
- Completes work assignments and priorities by using policies, data, and resources; collaborating with managers, coworkers, customers, and business partners; identifying priorities, deadlines, and expectations; carrying out tasks; communicating progress and information; determining and recommending ways to address improvement opportunities; and adapting to and learning from change, difficulties, and feedback
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Vision coverage
- Dental coverage
- 401(k)
- Stock purchase
- Company-paid life insurance
- PTO (including sick leave)
- Parental leave
- Family care leave
- Bereavement leave
- Jury duty leave
- Voting leave
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Company discounts
- Military Leave Pay
- Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
- Live Better U (Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
