Production Support

Join the Our Talent Network•Syracuse, NY

1d•$18 - $20

About The Position

Join a team that nourishes life from farm to table! Upstate Niagara Cooperative, proudly owned by 200+ local family farms, is one of America’s largest and most stable dairy cooperatives. Guided by farmer- and employee-led values, we process and market high-quality milk, yogurt, dips, sour cream, cottage cheese, and more under our trusted brands: Upstate Farms®, Bison®, Milk for Life®, and Intense Milk®. Here, you’ll support sustainable farming, strong communities, and the mission to deliver fresh, local dairy to families every day. Large food manufacturer seeks applicants for production/sanitation areas. General Labor openings may include the following Production Support - Bag Room, Production Support - Pally Loader or Sanitation Specialist . All qualified, responsible applicants are encouraged to apply. We offer a competitive salary and generous paid time off. Must be able to work, weekends and Holidays.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
No Experience required
Must be able to pass a pre-employment background and physical/drug screen

Nice To Haves

1-3 years physical labor/janitorial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Unloading, sorting, and loading the empty milk crates that are coming and going from deliveries and the warehouse.
Setting up, operating, and cleaning equipment that processes Dairy and Non-dairy products.
â Performing all required operating procedures.
Sorting and bagging the empty plastic containers.
Introductory machine operating/trouble shooting.
Load the bags onto a truck with a dolly.
Unbag bottles if/when we run low to be transported to other departments in the facility.
Maintain area cleanliness, reports leaking or out of spec product and participate in waste reduction efforts
Operate Pally loader and solves minor issues with machine.
Putting in carts and trays for pally building, corrects incoming bottle orientation, ensures out feed of assembled pallys.
Maintain production schedule, meeting order expectations and monitoring variances.
Maintain tidiness, and sanitation inside and outside the facility as needed.
Maintain and follow set of checklists Production Support Roles, Sanitation Roles
Follow all Safety requirements to include, Housekeeping, Lock Out/Tag Out, PPE and engage in facility safety efforts.
Ensure compliance with all OSHA, NYSDA, PMO, FDA, and assist in maintaining SQF readiness, and HACCP.
Performs reasonable job-related tasks as requested.
Meets departmental productivity standards.
Actively participates in Continuous Improvement efforts.
Adheres to Company Policy and Procedures.
Ability to meet qualification card training plans.
Perform all job duties in a safe and compliant manner.
Operate in varied temperature ranges.
Ability to be flexible within the work area to operate various production equipment.
Ability to keep up with physical demands of position such as, stand/walk for long periods of time, stooping, bending, climbing, lifting and pulling.
Engages in open communication with a growth mindset, maintaining a positive and respectful attitude.