Production Associate

Land O'Lakes•Hicksville, NY

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Associate is responsible for taking direction from the supervisor in order to meet production demands while ensuring quality and safety standards are met. This role is at a Dairy Foods manufacturing facility for Land O’Lakes, creating dairy products that stand for real, simple goodness. We believe there’s power in every drop of milk our farmers produce, and by improving production and finding innovative uses for that milk, we add a little good to people’s lives.

Requirements

18 years or older
Ability to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions, and possess basic mathematical skills
Frequent movement including walking, standing, bending/stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms, lifting, climbing and other active movements.
Lifting up to 50 pounds.
Able to work in noisy environments.
Performing duties while wearing personal protective equipment.
Working across temperature zones that may include cold and/or hot environments for extended periods and may include work in environments where dust is present.

Nice To Haves

High School diploma or GED-equivalent
Self-Reliant and able to accurately work under limited supervision.

Responsibilities

Attending area of transfer from filler to chiller.
Inform Supervisors and or Lead of any discrepancy on product information.
Transferring carts of production in and out of chillers and placing them orderly at the WIP area.
Orient product alignment in the Garvey table area.
Flip trays in chillers when needed.
Reworking product that is below specifications.
Keeping work area clean and organized, following the “5 S” program.
Promoting a safe work environment at all times.
Follow HACCP principles and Good Manufacturing Practices.
Comply with Food and Personal Safety Procedures, company Policies and regulations.
Other duties, as assigned including transferring to Kitchen area as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned