Production Associate

The Pictsweet Company • Clarksville, AR

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About The Position

Pictsweet, a family-owned frozen vegetable producer with agricultural roots, is recruiting Production Associates at its Clarksville, Arkansas facility. The Production Associate is responsible for producing quality food products under clean and safe conditions. This is a safety-sensitive position.

Requirements

• Maintain a high level of alertness and concentration while performing safety-sensitive tasks.
• Have a functional understanding of food plant processes and equipment.
• Be able to work in outdoor weather conditions, non-climate-controlled areas, and/or a refrigerated packaging environment.
• Endure prolonged periods of standing, bending, pulling, walking on hard surfaces, reaching, and lifting.
• Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, motivate, and lead within a team environment.
• Work independently and as part of a team without being disruptive.
• Have functional knowledge to apply corrective actions and quality and food safety procedures correctly in times of failure.
• Be willing to work extended hours as needed, including weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 3 months of experience in a food production role.
• Bilingual skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks such as sorting, casing, setting up bins, product inspection, removing defective product, scooping product, cleanup, stretch wrapping, and busting out product.
• Follow instructions, including company policies, procedures, and safety instructions.
• Comply with Food Safety Standards (GMP).
• Keep the work area clean and orderly.
• Work at a fast pace with few errors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed