Georgia Production Associate

F&S PRODUCE WEST LLC•Conley, GA

30d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Associate works in one or more manufacturing departments to prepare fresh foods for retail sale. The role handles routine preparation, slicing, dicing, production, assembly-line, and packing work, and supports factory efficiency through activities such as setup, startup, staging raw materials, loading, labeling, sorting, weighing, packaging, and preparing products for shipment. Work is often routine and repetitive across food production or warehouse departments. The associate follows product specifications and instructions, helps keep production areas organized and clean, and supports food quality, safety, and sanitation.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent education.
Ability to stand for prolonged periods while working in a chilled environment.
Good knowledge and understanding of safe work practices common to food manufacturing.
Ability to follow general instructions and meet daily deadlines.
Ability to apply safe work practices, GMPs, and best practices in a food manufacturing environment.
Ability to read, comprehend, and speak professionally with team members.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working in a chilled manufacturing environment.
Bilingual Spanish and English.
Basic computer skills, including Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

Perform routine food preparation, production, assembly-line, and packing tasks.
Assist with setup, startup, staging raw materials, assembly, loading, labeling, stacking, sorting, and preparing products for shipment.
Cut, slice, dice, peel, assemble, prepare, stock, and process fresh products, raw materials, and snacks according to specifications and instructions.
Debox materials, assemble food products, sandwiches, and snacks, rack finished goods, and break down boxes and containers as needed.
Participate in changeovers, wash down production lines, sanitize workspaces, assist with monthly inventory counts, and sort and stage materials.
Follow GMPs and USDA requirements and maintain safe food-handling practices.
Work safely, lift items properly, wear required PPE, and notify a manager when employees may need reminders about safe work practices.
Inspect finished products periodically for consistency with specifications, label integrity, and presentation.
Clean and sanitize between product runs or shifts as required.
Attach identifying tags to containers or mark them with identifying information.
Help keep production areas organized, neat, and clean.
Perform other duties as needed.