Production Associate

JOB SUMMARY: Assists in various departments, performing various tasks including general cleaning, stacking pallets by hand, making boxes and other simple activities.

Reports To: Team Leader

Supervises: Not applicable

Job Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To The Following:

• Has detailed knowledge of work area and processes to be able to help monitor and assist in operations.
• Follows established Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and safety policies while performing job duties.

• Perform general cleaning within the specific department assigned, including, but not limited to: wiping down, blowing down, sweeping, dusting, and vacuuming.

• Other duties, responsibilities and/or tasks as assigned.

Special Skills/Training

• Ability to read, write, and understand English. (Without an interpreter)
• Ability to work in a team environment in a positive manner of respect, cooperation & flexibility.
• Good work ethic and ability to work independently.

Experience/Education

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Prior food processing experience (preferred, not required).

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift 55 pounds repeatedly.
• Ability to climb ladders.
• Prolonged standing and repetitive bending.
• Must be willing to work overtime as necessary.

Working Conditions

• Mostly inside an industrial food grade facility.
• Smocks and hairnets (beard net if necessary) are required within the facility.
• Occasional outside work is necessary.
• There is a moderate level of noise while the plant is in production.