What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Labor / Production Associate - Houston, TX position at Full Circle Recruiting?
Position Summary
We are seeking dependable, hardworking, and safety-focused General Labor / Production Associates to join our growing manufacturing team in Houston, TX. This role plays a critical part in supporting daily production operations by assisting with product preparation, packaging, material handling, sanitation, and quality control while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and operational excellence.
The ideal candidate enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in producing quality products, and is committed to working as part of a collaborative team.
Key Responsibilities
- Support daily production and packaging operations to meet customer demand and production schedules.
- Load raw materials and ingredients into production equipment following established procedures.
- Package, label, stack, and palletize finished products accurately and efficiently.
- Perform visual quality inspections to ensure products meet company specifications.
- Operate basic production equipment and safely use material handling equipment as trained.
- Maintain clean and organized work areas in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and food safety standards.
- Assist with inventory movement, receiving, staging, and shipping activities as needed.
- Follow all company safety policies, food safety regulations, and sanitation procedures.
- Report equipment issues, quality concerns, or safety hazards promptly to supervisors.
- Work collaboratively with production, warehouse, quality, and maintenance teams to achieve operational goals.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
- Previous experience in manufacturing, food production, warehouse, or general labor is preferred.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment while maintaining attention to detail.
- Strong work ethic, reliability, and willingness to learn.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Forklift experience is a plus but not required.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift throughout the shift.
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds safely.
- Ability to work in varying production temperatures and manufacturing environments.
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks while maintaining quality and safety standards.
Preferred Experience
Candidates with experience in the following roles are encouraged to apply:
- Production Associate
- Manufacturing Associate
- General Laborer
- Warehouse Associate
- Packaging Operator
- Machine Operator
- Material Handler
- Forklift Operator
- Shipping & Receiving Associate
- Food Production Worker
Key Skills
- Production & Manufacturing
- Packaging & Labeling
- Material Handling
- Quality Inspection
- Food Safety & GMP Compliance
- Team Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Safety Awareness
- Reliability
- Continuous Improvement