Production Associate II - Shift 3

Rich Products Corporation•Brunswick, GA

23d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Associate II prepares and packages frozen extruded or specialty food products, including French toast and cheese products, on production lines at Rich’s Brunswick facility. The role involves handling, aligning, inspecting, or packing ingredients, food, and packaging materials. The associate contributes to safe, efficient, quality-conscious, and cost-conscious production while working cooperatively with team leaders and coworkers. Depending on assigned duties, the associate may palletize and label finished cases, ensure packaging is sealed correctly, supply packaging materials, and move loads with an electric or hand pallet jack. Mixing duties include operating processing and mixing equipment, portioning and weighing ingredients, managing work in process, supporting product sampling, checking product specifications, making quality adjustments when needed, and completing production reports. Associates follow established procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, plant safety rules, and housekeeping standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic math and computer skills.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to listen to and follow basic instructions and work routines from supervisors.
Knowledge of and adherence to Good Manufacturing Standards.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules and operating instructions.
Ability to complete reports and forms.
Ability to understand and follow safety rules and instructions.
Ability to work around flour, cinnamon, and other bakery ingredients.
Ability to work in hot and cold environments and in high-noise areas while using mandatory hearing protection.
Ability to work with potentially hazardous chemicals and/or equipment.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to frequently stand, reach, bend, kneel, and move about the facility.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a food processing, manufacturing, or industrial environment.

Responsibilities

Communicate effectively with the team about safety and product quality.
Report workplace safety concerns, take corrective action when appropriate, and follow plant safety and work rules.
Promote safety by helping ensure coworkers are aware of and comply with safety rules.
Keep supplies and equipment organized in support of the plant’s 6S initiative.
Palletize finished cases according to specifications and ensure each case is correctly labeled, packaged, and sealed.
Move loads using an electric or hand pallet jack.
Supply packaging materials as needed.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment in accordance with GMP and safety guidelines.
Ensure products meet quality and GMP standards.
Operate processing and mixing equipment according to established procedures.
Portion and scale ingredients, verify process control points, and check product quality.
Manage work in process and assist Quality Assurance with product samples.
Ensure products meet specifications, including weight and temperature requirements.
Monitor safety devices and equipment, housekeeping, and potential hazards.
Make equipment or process adjustments as needed to support product quality and consistent weights.
Complete production reports and other assigned duties.