Associate - Production - 2nd Shift

Purpose Statement

• Must be able to communicate effectively in group or team environment about safety, product quality. 
• Reports all work place safety concerns to the appropriate personnel and takes corrective action when appropriate 
• Promotes a culture of safety and efficiency by adhering to plant safety and work rules 
• Ensures fellow associates are aware of and in compliance with all safety rules. 
• Approaches safety with a positive attitude and watches out for the wellbeing of others 
• Supports plants’ 6s initiative by keeping supplies and equipment organized 

Key Accountabilities and Outcomes

Pallet Moving 

• Observes all safety rules and regulations 
• Palletizes finished cases per specifications 
• Ensures that each case is properly labeled 
• Ensures that each case is properly packaged and sealed 
• Pushes and pulls large amounts of weight with the use of an electric pallet jack or hand pallet jack 
• Performs similar or associated duties as necessary to accomplish job objectives in an effective manner as assigned by Shift Lead 
• Supplies packaging materials as needed 
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment throughout the plant according to GMP and Safety Guidelines 
• Ensure product meets all Quality and GMP standards 

Mixing 

• Operates processing equipment 
• Portions and scales ingredients and verifies process control point and product quality 
• Manages work in process 
• Assists Quality Assurance in obtaining samples of products 
• Ensures products meets specifications (i.e. weights, temperature, etc.) set by Quality Assurance 
• Monitors use of safety devices and equipment, general housekeeping and maintains a constant alert for hazardous conditions and practices 
• Operates mixing equipment according to established SOPs 
• May make adjustments to ensure quality and correct and consistent weights 
• Must complete production reports as required 

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED 
• Must possess basic math and computer skills, as well as good communication skills, both verbal and written 
• One year of experience in a food processing/manufacturing/industrial environment is a plus 
• Must be able to listen and follow basic instructions and work routines from superiors 
• Responsible for knowing and adhering to Good Manufacturing Standards 
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and operating instructions 
• Ability to complete reports and forms 
• Ability to understand and follow safety rules and instructions 
• Able to work around flour and cinnamon and other bakery ingredients as part of the daily activities 
• Frequently required standing, reaching, bending, kneeling and moving about the facility 
• Able to work in both a hot and cold environment 
• Works in high noise areas and use mandatory hearing protection 
• May be required to work various shifts 
• Works with potentially hazardous chemicals and/or equipment 
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.