Production Associate_Northland - 2nd Shift

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Position:
Production Associate - Food Industry

Starting at: $17

Schedule:

2nd

Shift: 2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Potential for additional hours including weekends

Department:
Production

Reports to:

Shift Supervisor

Location:

Cincinnati, Ohio 45246

DITSCH USA creates memorable pretzel experiences! We bake artisan pretzels available for both food service and retail markets. As a leading producer of pretzels, we are committed to freshness and providing clean-label products. The quality of our irresistible products comes from more than 100 years of experience and craftsmanship in the ART OF PRETZEL MAKING!

Position:
Production Associate - Food Industry

Starting at: $17

Schedule:

2nd

Shift: 2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Potential for additional hours including weekends

Department:
Production

Reports to:

Shift Supervisor

Location:

Cincinnati, Ohio 45246

DITSCH USA creates memorable pretzel experiences! We bake artisan pretzels available for both food service and retail markets. As a leading producer of pretzels, we are committed to freshness and providing clean-label products. The quality of our irresistible products comes from more than 100 years of experience and craftsmanship in the ART OF PRETZEL MAKING!

We seek those who want to learn and grow within our organization. Ditsch USA offers development options to add to your skill set and open new opportunities for you within our organization. At Ditsch USA you will find a welcoming, safe, and team-orientated environment.

As a Production Associate, you'll be responsible for proper packaging of materials and finished products for shipment and be responsible for moving materials.

Your role is pivotal in facilitating and achieving plant goals of safety, food safety, quality, efficiency and productivity, while leading the charge toward meeting our production goals daily. A Production Associate might be weighing/scaling material, packaging material, or supplying our lines with product and will follow good manufacturing practices critical to food safety and to their team.

Responsibilities

• Strictly adhere to all safety protocols, including the proper use, maintenance, and storage of personal protective equipment (PPE). Participate actively in safety programs, training sessions, and periodic safety reviews to identify and mitigate potential workplace hazards. Ensure compliance with company and regulatory safety standards at all times.
• Ensure equipment & materials are handled safely & stored correctly to prevent workplace accidents.
• Pack, weigh, and label completed items for shipment per instructions.
• Ability to operate metal detectors, tape machine, and label machine.
• Follow all company guidelines, including GMP’s and SQF policies and procedures
• Conduct quality control checks by inspecting items for damage or defects per specification requirements to include but not limited to seal integrity, label accuracy, lot code, weights, product aesthetics, etc.
• Stage materials at workstations or production lines to ensure smooth workflow and minimal downtime.
• Load raw materials, components, &/or supplies into production equipment following proper safety, quality & operating procedures.
• Handle materials & products using pallet jacks or other material handling equipment as well as loading, unloading and maintaining equipment.
• Monitor equipment readiness by performing pre-operation inspections, such as checking for proper alignment, lubrication & functionality.
• Identify & resolve minor equipment issues to prevent interruptions in production.
• Report equipment malfunctions or irregularities to the appropriate team member.
• Assist with sanitation as needed to clean and maintain equipment to food manufacturing standards.
• Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common industry, production, and technical documents in English.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficient understanding of production procedures and equipment.
• Commitment to maintaining high safety standards.
• Strong…