Production Associate - All Shifts
About The Position
Under the leadership and guidance of the Production Supervisor, the Production Associate performs production tasks in both raw and ready-to-eat (RTE) production of cookies, cakes, and pies. The role involves operating depositing equipment, monitoring product quality, completing production paperwork, packing products, and moving and loading baking racks and pans through production stages. The associate also loads clamshells into the denester and palletizes completed cases for shipment. The Production Associate follows Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Safe Quality Food (SQF) guidelines, Food & Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, and Food Defense requirements. The role requires reliable attendance, arriving prepared in proper uniform, maintaining a clean work area, completing assigned monthly training, and training other employees when requested. Other duties may be assigned by the Production Supervisor.
Requirements
- Self-motivated and able to problem solve.
- Detail-oriented and able to stay on task.
- Able to multitask, prioritize, and adapt to change.
- Strong teamwork skills and ability to work collaboratively with peers.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices, Food Defense, and SQF Programs.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
Responsibilities
- Operate depositing equipment and troubleshoot minor problems; contact the Production Supervisor about larger issues.
- Monitor product quality and notify the Production Supervisor of quality issues.
- Complete required production paperwork accurately and on time.
- Pack products according to company standards.
- Move baking racks to different production-floor areas according to production stages.
- Load baking racks with pans from top to bottom.
- Unload baking pans to the packing line from bottom up.
- Load the denester with clamshells.
- Palletize completed cases according to the pallet pattern for shipment.
- Follow GMP, SQF, FDA, and Food Defense requirements.
- Maintain reliable attendance and arrive prepared for each shift in proper uniform.
- Train other employees when requested by the supervisor.
- Maintain a clean work area throughout the shift.
- Complete required monthly training.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Production Supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
