Production Associate ; TN Cookeville, TN

Immediate Production Associate Opportunity Blending – Days (5:00 AM – 1:30 PM)

Heavy lifting is required.

$16 per hour. $500 sign‑on bonus.

The Production Associate – Blending position is responsible for a variety of production duties within the blending line. Responsibilities include operating the blending production line to fulfill production requirements, maintaining high attention to detail, working at a fast pace to meet key performance indicators safely and accurately, and supporting sanitation and daily cleaning functions.

• Operate fill/feed lines on blending areas.
• Operate Mixing Stations in blending areas.
• Operate packaging stations and stack finished products on any line.
• Operate production equipment safely and without errors.
• Communicate any problem or change in production or quality to supervisor or lead personnel.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for line equipment and complete cleaning as needed.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) while in all production areas.
• Fill out clear and legible batch processing documentation and cleaning records.
• Run washroom equipment and use necessary personal protective equipment.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized production area.
• Participate in continuous improvement process.
• Complete all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or required.
• Work with the Blending line as a team player by providing excellent teamwork and a collaborative attitude.

• Must be able to consistently lift bags up to 55 lbs without restrictions or limitations.
• Fill out clear and legible batch processing documentation and cleaning records.
• Operate fill/feed lines on blending areas.
• Operate Mixing Stations in blending areas.
• Operate packaging stations and stack finished products on the Blending line.
• Complete cleaning on production equipment as required.
• Work with the Blending line as a team player by providing excellent teamwork and a collaborative attitude.
• Run washroom equipment and use necessary personal protective equipment.
• Must be able to work in a facility that handles allergens including, but not limited to: wheat, soy, egg, milk, celery, and mustard.

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

• Medical Insurance.
• Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance.
• 80 Vacation Hours Annually.
• 40 Sick Time Hours Annually.
• Flexible Benefits Plan.
• Matching 401(k) Plan.
• BBQs and Picnics.

HB Specialty Foods is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. HB Specialty Foods will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

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