Production Associate I - Finishing - Shift 1

PURPOSE STATEMENT

A Production Level I Associate participates as a member of a “Team” to accomplish shared goals and objectives.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/OUTCOMES

• 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

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/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.