Impingement Production Associate - Union (SugarCreek)
About The Position
Sugar Creek Packing Co. is a privately held, family-owned food company founded in 1966 and a major independent bacon processor serving the global market. The Impingement Production Associate works on a production line, handling product and packaging tasks and rotating among positions as needed. The associate follows directions from the Line Lead and Production Supervisor or Departmental Manager and helps keep the line operating efficiently and on schedule. The role involves sorting and packing food products, securing packaging, checking labels, handling raw-material packaging, and operating industrial food-processing equipment. Associates help maintain a safe and clean work area, follow food-quality and sanitation policies, attend machinery safety and cleanliness training, and comply with applicable laws and company procedures. Work takes place primarily indoors in a manufacturing facility near heavy and hazardous machinery. Required safety wear includes a hard hat, hairnet, hearing protection, safety glasses, steel-toe boots, coats, and other necessary equipment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED, or equivalent experience; a diploma or GED is preferred.
- Know how to operate industrial-size equipment safely and efficiently.
- Possess adequate hand dexterity to manipulate or move objects.
- Able to work well with others in a team environment.
- Able to follow directions and multitask efficiently.
- Possess strong attention to detail and thoroughness.
- Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Know how to strictly follow safety procedures.
- Physical requirements are consistent with typical production positions: mostly sitting, with some standing and walking; stairs or occasional movement of items weighing less than 15 pounds may be required.
Nice To Haves
- Previous production experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Sort and pack various types of food products.
- Seal and secure packaging according to product specifications and requirements.
- Clear production-line jams and follow proper lockout/tagout safety procedures.
- Fold cardboard boxes and other packaging as needed to maintain production-line efficiency.
- Use a pallet jack to move larger quantities of product.
- Inspect labels for accuracy, including dates and product types.
- Open different types of packaging containing raw materials.
- Operate industrial food-processing equipment, including ovens, slicers, sorting machines, and packaging machines.
- Notify the Line Lead, Production Supervisor, or Plant Management of mechanical or material issues.
- Rotate among production-line positions as needed or instructed by the Line Lead, Supervisor, or Plant Management.
- Occasionally help pack up and move equipment or production lines, including wrapping, boxing, and moving machines and related parts.
- Maintain a clean and safe work area.
- Attend training and demonstrate retention of training for the safe and clean operation of machinery in the assigned department or on the assigned line.
- Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Support safety, food-quality, and sanitation initiatives and policies.
- Follow SugarCreek safety rules and procedures.
- Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
