Production General Labor- Entry Level
About The Position
This is an entry-level position in production and packaging, requiring adherence to safety rules and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). The role involves producing high-quality products in a safe and healthy manner, with assigned shift attendance being mandatory. Employees will work in all areas of production and packaging, including operating and being in close proximity to machinery. The position requires the ability to work as part of a team, assist fellow employees, and perform various tasks such as quality inspection, monitoring/operating equipment (palletizer), stocking production lines, operating powered industrial equipment, tracking quality and waste metrics, sanitation/cleaning, assisting line technicians, maintaining forklift and floor jacks, and moving finished skids to the warehouse.
Requirements
- Must be able to report to work on time and to work the entire scheduled work period or shift. Timely and regular attendance is required
- Must be able to successfully handle and manage stress
- Accustomed to and able to work in a high-volume, fast-pace, complex and busy environment
- Proven ability to successfully manage multiple competing priorities
- Strong problem-solving skills coupled with the ability to act. A “can-do” mindset and attitude is a must
- Must be flexible and have the ability to work additional hours when workload, deadlines, production requirements, shift coverage or overtime demand it of the role
- Consummate team player attitude of sharing and helping others. Must be able to interact positively, professionally and in cooperation with others
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, GMP's and general instructions.
- Good communication skills are required.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out both oral and written instructions.
- Regularly required to stand and lift.
- Required to stand and walk at minimum 70% of the time
- Must be able to work 12 hour shifts, with the flexibility to work additional planned or unplanned hours, as business needs.
- Must be able to occasionally lift/push/pull or carry up to fifty (50) pounds, and should be able to lift 30-35 pounds on a frequent basis
- Must be able to squat or kneel and to bend on a frequent basis
- Must be able to work in a cold (40-50 degree) environment
- Must be able to work in a hot (90-100 degree) environment
- Must be able to tolerate exposure to flour and yeast materials
- Must be able to climb steps and vertical ladders 10ft high on a frequent basis
- Ability to perform the essential job functions identified above consistent with safety standards and practices with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Responsibilities
- Follow all company Safety Rules and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's)
- Produce high quality products in a safe and healthful manner
- Assigned shift attendance is required
- Work in all areas of production and packaging, as assigned, which includes operating, being in close proximity to and crossing platforms over machinery
- Work as part of a team
- Assist fellow employees as needed
- Quality Inspection
- Monitoring/Operating equipment (palletizer)
- Stock production lines with materials
- Safely operate powered industrial equipment
- Track quality and waste metrics
- Emphasis on sanitation/cleaning
- Assisting line technicians in general daily activities
- Maintain forklift and floor jacks
- Move finished skids to warehouse area
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
