General Production Worker

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About The Position

Upstate Niagara Cooperative is hiring a General Production Worker to support dairy production at a food-manufacturing facility. The role assists production operators and staff with tasks such as depalletizing, cleanup and sanitation, packing, loading packaging items, stacking, inspecting and handling glass bottles or cans, using electronic scanners, and other production work. Employees follow established production standards, maintain finished-product quality, clean production areas, handle caustic chemicals, and meet safety and security requirements. The position requires availability for all shifts (first, second, and third) and the ability to work weekends and holidays.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must meet a minimum eighth-grade level in reading and math.
Must be able to work in a dairy and food-manufacturing environment and satisfactorily perform the essential duties.
Must be available for all shifts (first, second, and third) and able to work weekends and holidays.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and communicate effectively with employees.
Ability to calculate proportions, usage, speed, production, and volume, and convert units for solids and liquids.
Ability to understand and carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions using common sense.
Must be able to comply with federal and state food-manufacturing requirements and maintain compliance with SQF requirements.
Must have mechanical aptitude, be self-motivated, and be able to work safely with high-speed equipment.
Must be able to meet the physical demands, including regularly standing, walking, kneeling, climbing, using hands, reaching, talking, hearing, tasting, and smelling; lifting up to 10 pounds regularly, 55 pounds frequently, and 100 pounds occasionally.
Must be able to work regularly with high-speed equipment and cleaning chemicals, and occasionally in confined spaces or with fall protection.

Nice To Haves

Direct work experience in the industry, preferably working with high-speed equipment in a team environment.

Responsibilities

Support production operators and staff with production-related tasks.
Perform assignments that may include depalletizing, general cleanup and sanitation, packing, loading packaging items, stacking, and inspecting or handling glass bottles and cans.
Use electronic scanners and assist with other tasks as needed.
Work within established production standards.
Maintain finished-product quality according to specifications.
Maintain and clean the production area as needed, including handling and using caustic chemicals.
Meet safety and security requirements and use equipment and materials properly.
Follow GMP practices and monitor work for quality.
Work safely and productively, and be willing to work overtime when necessary.