Production Associate - 1st Shift

HACO Culinary•Manteno, IL

114d

About The Position

A production position responsible for supplying and removing materials and product to and from all areas of production. The Production Associate is expected to work safely, remain production-oriented, and be educated in food safety defense. The role includes handling packaging materials and finished product, assisting with production equipment start-up and shutdown, completing quality inspections and documentation, and performing cleaning and sanitation duties as assigned. The associate follows written and verbal production instructions and priorities and maintains effective working and communication relationships with co-workers, warehouse personnel, the Production Supervisor, and the Production Manager. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent work experience.
Effective verbal, listening, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work well with other departments in the company.
Ability to work off shifts, weekends, and holidays if required.
Self-directed.
Good attendance.
Knowledge of manufacturing environments and practices.

Responsibilities

Dump empty bottles into hoppers and load bottles onto conveyors.
Remove liners, knock down cartons, and stack pallets in a way that maintains packaging productivity and quality guidelines.
Assist with start-up and shutdown of production equipment.
Stack full cases of product from the packaging line onto pallets in a way that maintains packaging productivity and quality guidelines.
Load product into cartons.
Follow all safety standards.
Document duties as scheduled in the computer-based system.
Complete quality inspections according to specifications.
Perform cleaning and sanitation duties as assigned.
Follow written and verbal production instructions and priorities.
Assist in finding shift coverage for absences and vacations.
Maintain a good working and communication relationship with co-workers, warehouse personnel, the Production Supervisor, and the Production Manager.
Perform other duties as assigned.