Production Associate (Food Manufacturing)

The Production Associate (Food Manufacturing) specializes in assisting production operations by undertaking a variety of assignments that include but are not limited to responsible for moving supplies and finished product pallets to and from storage areas.  

Hours for 1st Shift are from 6:00am to 2:00pm.

Hours for 2^nd Shift are from 2:00pm to 10:00pm

Hours for 3rd Shift are from 10:00pm to 6:00am.

Duties & Responsibilities:   

• Moves supplies or finished product pallets to and from storage area (near work center) to production line or elevator and back according to work center requirements using fork lift truck.
• Reads, sets up and maintains equipment to conform to specific product or work center specifications including: conveyors, robot case palletizers, case labeling systems, fork truck & hand truck, case taper, cooling tunnels, case erectors, scales, banders, stretch wrappers, tray erectors, ink jet code daters, marsh code daters, and vacu hoist.
• Reads, performs set up and verifies all product set up instructions identified on Palletizer Information Sheet.  
• May do the following job tasks depending on work center & product: places product cases onto pallet conveyor, stretch wraps completed pallets, band totes, and applies labels to cases or totes.
• Uses lock out tag out as required.
• Reports any maintenance issues and writes work orders for repairs.
• Completes necessary paperwork and/or data entry for production and/or inventory records.
• Adheres to all Plant Safety, Food Safety, GMP, including sanitary requirements and Standardized Work procedures.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent diploma (GED, HSED).
• Experience working in a production environment preferred.  Food or beverage manufacturing preferred but not required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts to production process including conversion of weight and volume.
• Previous forklift experience preferred.
• Ability to lift 50 approximately pounds continuously.
• Proficient interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written, with the ability to interact with all levels of staff.
• Detailed oriented nature and precision is critical to ensure products adhere to designated quality and standards.
• Able to handle multiple tasks with capability of prioritizing and planning work activities.
• Able to maintain a clean work environment.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Family-owned for over 150 years Masterson Foods has a rich history and reputation as a quality supplier of premium sweet and savory food products. We are a recognized leader in supplying sweet and savory food products and customized manufacturing solutions to the restaurant, packaged ice cream, and contract manufacturing segments of the food industry. Our family-owned company, through a process of continuous improvement and renewal, will exceed the expectations of our customers, employees, and community. We are committed to being a good neighbor, an attractive and ethical place to work, and an attentive supplier

Masterson Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.