Production Associate - Weekday 1st Shift

Job Summary

The production line associate is responsible for ensuring the food safety program is followed and has various duties including picking up product from load-in, loading and removing product from production line, inspecting product, and rotating to various positions along the production line as needed. They follow instructions from the line lead and production supervisor or departmental manager. We are looking for Weekday 1st Shift - Monday - Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm

Responsibilities

• Sort and pack various types of nutraceutical and/or cosmetic products.
• Seal and secure packaging in accordance with product specifications and requirements.
• Maintain production line efficiency by clearing jams and following proper lockout/tagout safety procedures.
• Maintain production line efficiency by folding cardboard boxes and other packaging types as needed.
• Use a pallet jack to move larger quantities of product.
• Inspect labeling to ensure the label is accurate and contains proper dates and product types.
• Open different types of packaging containing raw materials.
• Use various types of machines, including but not limited to slicers, sorting machines, packaging machines, and other types of industrial food-processing equipment.
• Notify Line Lead, Production Supervisor, or Plant Management of any mechanical or material issues.
• Rotate to various positions along the line as needed or instructed by Line Lead, Supervisor or Plant Management.
• Occasionally help in the packing up and moving of various equipment or lines, including but not limited to wrapping, boxing, and moving various machines and related parts.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Attend training, and demonstrate retention of that training, for the safe and clean operation of machinery in the assigned department or on the assigned line.
• Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures and regulations.
• Support all safety, food quality and sanitation initiatives and policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Know how to operate industrial-size equipment safely and efficiently.
• Able to work well with others in a team environment.
• Able to follow directions and multi-task efficiently.
• Possess strong attention to detail and thoroughness.
• Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Know how to strictly follow safety procedures.

Physical Requirements

• Standing for prolonged periods.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Repeating motions that may include the arms, wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Working in areas subject to low/high temperatures, noise, poor ventilation, and/or hazardous conditions.
• Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 75 pounds.