Production Associate
About The Position
The Production Associate works in a busy manufacturing environment with limited supervision and supports packaging and production activities. The role assists the SOS operator with the overwrap machine and fill roll changes, packages cheese, assembles boxes, palletizes product, performs cleanup, and completes other duties assigned by management. The associate may be asked to work other shifts or temporarily move to other plant departments, and must be flexible in supporting different work areas as needed. The position follows good manufacturing practices (GMPs), including food, equipment, and operating safety requirements. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 5 a.m. to 3 p.m., with overtime as required. The wage is $20.50.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to perform tasks in a busy environment with limited supervision.
- Attention to accuracy.
- Ability to lift up to 55 pounds consistently.
- Ability to stand for extended periods, walk, climb ramps or stairs, push and pull, and sit.
- Vision sufficient for reading, distance vision, and peripheral vision.
- Ability to withstand extreme hot and cold temperatures.
Responsibilities
- Assist the SOS operator with the overwrap machine and fill roll changes.
- Package cheese and finished products, including making, lining, filling, and closing boxes, and palletizing products.
- Inspect cheese products, packaging, and boxes for damage and report deficiencies to the appropriate parties.
- Complete required cleaning and workplace sanitation tasks.
- Record production information using a tablet, computer, or by hand.
- Attend required company training.
- Follow good manufacturing practices and food, equipment, and operating safety requirements.
- Support work in all areas as needed and perform related duties assigned by a supervisor or management.
- Work other shifts or temporarily move to other plant departments when required.
Benefits
- Health, vision, and dental insurance, with four plan options.
- Quarterly bonus.
- Paid breaks for production roles working a full 40-hour week.
- 80 hours of PTO, incremented over time.
- 401(k) with up to 4% company match.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Refer-a-Friend bonus.
- Company events.
- Paid parental leave.
- Education and training opportunities.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Company-paid basic life insurance.
- Nine paid holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
