Pay Rate: $17.00** MON - FRI, 7am - 4:30pm. Some Saturdays required depending in workload demands.

Summary / Objective Production Associate is responsible for taking direction from the supervisor in order to meet production demands while ensuring quality and safety standards are met.
Percentage of Job/ Essential Job Functions
* Self-Reliant and able to accurately work under limited supervision

• Attending area of transfer from filler to chiller.
• Inform Supervisors and or Lead of any discrepancy on product information.
• Transferring carts of production in and out of chillers and placing them orderly at the WIP area.
• Orient product alignment in the Garvey table area
• Flip trays in chillers when needed.
• Reworking product that is below specifications.
• Keeping work area clean and organized, following the 5 S program.
• Promoting a safe work environment at all times.
• Follow HACCP principles and Good Manufacturing Practices. Comply with Food and Personal Safety Procedures, company Policies and regulations.
• Other duties, as assigned including transferring to Kitchen area as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Competencies(skills, knowledge and abilities)
• 18 years or older
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions and possess basic mathematical skills

Minimum General Requirements Frequent movement including walking, standing, bending/stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms, lifting, climbing and other active movementsPreferred Education and ExperienceTravel Required N/AOther Duties As assigned

• Able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Performing duties while wearing personal protective equipment
• Able to work in noisy environments
• Working across temperature zones that may include cold and/or hot environments for extended periods and may include work in environments where dust is present
• High School diploma or GED-equivalent
• Bilingual - Spanish

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to Commute:

• Hicksville, NY 11801 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Hicksville, NY 11801: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person