1St Shift Production Line Associate $16-$19/Hr

The Food Production Line Associate position is responsible for carrying out various tasks on the food production line to ensure the efficient and safe production of high-quality food products. Your role includes operating machinery, performing assembly tasks, maintaining cleanliness, and adhering to food safety standards.

Schedule:

• Monday through Friday Starting at 7:00 am Overtime & Saturdays as needed

Duties and Responsibilities:

Some of your duties may include:

• Demonstrate a high attention to detail.
• Operate and monitor food production machinery and equipment, ensuring proper functioning and adherence to safety protocols.
• Assemble food products or ingredients according to recipes and production guidelines. This includes portioning, mixing, and packaging.
• Inspect food products for quality, including size, appearance, and consistency. Report any defects or issues to the supervisor immediately.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the work area and equipment.
• Handle raw materials and finished products with care, including loading and unloading ingredients and packaging materials.
• Adhere to all food safety and hygiene standards, including proper handling, storage, and disposal of food products.
• Work effectively with team members to meet production goals and assist colleagues as needed.

You'll need to be able to:

• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods as well as climb stairs and ladders.
• Lift and carry objects up to 50 lbs. and perform repetitive tasks.
• Work in an environment that consists of wet and moist floors which may include metal and/or plastic grating surfaces. Personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hairnets, gloves, ear plugs and safety glasses will be provided and must be worn as required.
• Willingness and ability to work with products that may contain gluten, cheese, pine nuts and other food allergens.

Requirements:

• Must be 18 years or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in a food production or manufacturing environment is a plus but not required. On-the-job training will be provided.
• Must be available to work 5 to 6-day work weeks and must be able to work extended hours as needed.
• Successfully complete drug screening, physical and background check requirements.