Warehouse Worker/Production worker/Machine Operator

Position Summary

The Production Associate I is responsible for supporting the safe, efficient, and quality-focused production of food products. As a member of the production team, this role contributes to achieving daily production goals while maintaining compliance with food safety standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and company policies. Associates work collaboratively to ensure products meet customer specifications and are packaged, labeled, and shipped accurately.

Key Responsibilities

Safety & Compliance

• Adhere to all plant safety policies, GMP requirements, food safety procedures, and company standards.
• Actively participate in creating and maintaining a safe work environment.
• Immediately report safety concerns, hazards, incidents, or potential risks to appropriate leadership and take corrective action when authorized.
• Participate in safety inspections, audits, improvement initiatives, and team meetings throughout the facility.
• Maintain compliance with all quality, food safety, and sanitation requirements.

Production Operations

• Perform production duties across multiple manufacturing and packaging lines, including roles such as trayer, molder, counter, and packer.
• Assist with operating production equipment and perform minor adjustments to molding, forming, conveying, and packaging systems as needed.
• Support mixing and equipment operations as a helper when assigned.
• Follow standard operating procedures to ensure efficient production flow and product consistency.
• Complete required production documentation accurately and timely.

Packaging & Quality

• Package products according to established specifications and customer requirements.
• Operate and set up scales, palletizers, box erectors, and box taping equipment.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and minor equipment adjustments to support production efficiency.
• Ensure all products meet quality standards, including proper labeling, packaging, sealing, and palletizing.
• Identify and communicate quality concerns promptly and assist with corrective actions.
• Perform product rework, recasing, and repackaging activities as assigned.

Material Handling

• Safely move materials and finished goods using electric pallet jacks and manual pallet jacks.
• Push, pull, lift, and transport product and packaging materials throughout the production area.
• Maintain organized work areas to support safe and efficient operations.

Teamwork & Continuous Improvement

• Communicate effectively with team members and leadership regarding safety, quality, production, and operational issues.
• Participate in process improvement activities, team meetings, and plant initiatives.
• Support operational excellence by following standard work practices and identifying opportunities for improvement.

Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Shift Lead or Supervisor.

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