Production Associate Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years’ experience working in industrial production is strongly preferred.
• Forklift trained preferred. Can be provided by the company.
• Will consider accepting safety training from previous work, if not safety training will be provided by the company before the employee is allowed to work.
• Must be available for nights, weekends, occasional overtime, and some holidays.
• Capable of reading and comprehending documents, scales, and safety manuals in English.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must have mathematical skills to add, subtract, multiply, and divide. Able to perform these operations using weight and volume measurements.
• Must keep a clean-shaven face for proper respirator wear.
• Basic math, reading and writing skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Willingness to comply with all safety guidelines at all times.
• Physically capable of manual labor that includes lifting, bending, climbing, and reaching.
• Able to lift 55 lbs on a regular basis.
• Able to work 8-hour shifts standing.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• Forklift trained preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow SOPs, GMPs, Food Safety, Human Safety, and company policies.
• Maintain a disciplined and methodical approach to each blend being accountable for the results of the produced lot.
• Perform housekeeping in assigned area and in other areas of the plant.
• Maintain a teamwork attitude to assist others, or work in areas that you may not be primarily assigned to.
• Sets up and start mixing tank(s) and blender(s).
• Obtains and understands all documentation for making batches. Ensures correct ingredients are used for each batch.
• Pouring powders into mixer(s) in predetermined quantities up to and including 55 pounds.
• Operates equipment (mixers, scales, meters, pumps, forklifts, etc.) safely.
• Follows lab instructions regarding batch approval, adjustments, and any additional requirements.
• Perform basic quality control checks including measuring, weighing, sealing, package counts and evaluating product or package appearance.
• Communicates with material handlers and packers when materials are needed, and batches are ready to pack.
• Completes all paperwork and batch documentation in a timely manner.
• Observes safety requirements set forth by the company.
• Operates a forklift, manual pallet jack or other equipment to move empty pallets, bags, and other supplies.
• May be utilized to package products.
• Performs other duties as required and directed.
• Managing daily work flow
• Scheduling
• Batching
• Daily inventory finished goods
• Daily inventory customer materials
• Train on GP software – printing tickets
• Label Control
• Packing /Wrapping Rice per shift
• Train as needed
• Shipping & Receiving
• Maintain Master Sanitation Log