Production Team Member Swing Shift

Job Title: Packaging Production Team Member

Department: Canning

Reports to: Packaging Supervisor

Location: American Fork/Catalyst

Swing Shift: Monday-Friday 2:00pm-10:30pm

The Packaging Production Team Member is responsible for various tasks involved in the production, milling, inspection, labeling and packaging of freeze‑dried products. This role ensures that products are processed, labeled and packaged according to company standards, maintaining high levels of quality and efficiency. Must be detail‑oriented, reliable, and capable of working in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function/duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties/functions may be added or assigned.

• Monitor equipment performance and make necessary adjustments to ensure optimal operation.
• Operate milling equipment to process freeze‑dried products according to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety guidelines.
• Ensure proper particle size and consistency of milled products.
• Maintain milling equipment and perform routine maintenance.
• Conduct regular inspections of raw materials, in‑process products, and finished goods to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications.
• Identify and report any quality issues or deviations from specifications.
• Record and maintain accurate inspection and test results.
• Package finished products according to company guidelines and customer requirements.
• Operate labeling machines to apply labels to products accurately.
• Ensure that all labels are correctly applied and correspond to the product.
• Label and store packaged products in designated areas.
• Ensure packaging materials and labels are properly stocked and organized; read instructions and/or labels efficiently, attach labels and tags to products and packages, and communicate effectively.
• Clean and sanitize equipment, rooms, work areas, and production tools according to SOPs.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment and report any malfunctions or need for repairs.
• Monitor the entire production process, including freeze‑drying, milling, and packaging, to ensure efficiency and quality.
• Record production data and maintain accurate logs.
• Work collaboratively with other team members to meet production targets and deadlines.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and colleagues regarding production status and any issues that arise.
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance.
• Other duties as assigned

• Comply with the Environmental Health Safety & Security (EHS&S) policies and applicable regulatory and company EHS&S rules and requirements.
• Report to supervision conditions or practices that are either unsafe or that may adversely impact the environment, to ensure prompt resolution of potential hazards.
• Attend scheduled EHS&S training program.
• Actively support the organization’s efforts to meet or exceed EHS&S goals and plans.
• Recommend improved EHS&S practices.
• Practice safe work habits and follow general safety procedures such as proper lifting and bending, ergonomics, proper use of equipment and use of personal protection equipment (PPE).
• Adhere to and ensure lockout procedures are followed any time the equipment is being cleaned or maintained.

• Place high priority on food safety, quality, and sanitation by understanding and executing Thrive Freeze Dry’s food safety, quality, and sanitation policies and procedures.
• Hold self and others accountable to Thrive Freeze Dry food safety, quality, & sanitation guidelines and policies by communicating any food safety or quality incident, observation, or opportunity to your leadership team or teammates.
• Adhere to and ensure Product Safety and Quality standards are followed.
• Adhere to and ensure GMP’s regarding food contact packaging as it pertains to the employee.
• Adhere to and ensure Thrive’s food safety, product defense standards and quality objectives and that they comply with all SQF system requirements.

• High school…