Production Associate

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* Job Title:

** Production Operator I (Production Associate)

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* Location:

** Hicksville, KS

** Position Type:
** Temporary

** Pay Rate:**  $18.00/hour

** Shift:
** Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 3:30 PM (Possible weekends per business needs)

** Job Description*
* We are seeking a Production Operator I (Production Associate) for our Hicksville industrial facility. This is a temporary position with immediate openings.

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* Essential Responsibilities:

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* + Follow instructions from supervisors to meet production demands while maintaining quality and safety standards.

+ Attend to the transfer area from filler to chiller, ensuring proper documentation and reporting discrepancies.

+ Move carts of production in and out of chillers (38°F) and arrange them in the Work In Progress (WIP) area.

+ Flip trays and transfer products in chillers as needed.

+ Rework products that do not meet specifications.

+ Keep the work area clean and organized following the 5S program.

+ Always promote a safe work environment and utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including a white lab jacket, protective glasses, helmet, and shoe covers.

+ Follow HACCP principles and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

+ Comply with all food and personal safety procedures, company policies, and regulations.

+ Other duties as assigned, including assisting in the Kitchen area as needed.

** Requirements:*
* + 18 years of age or older.

+ Ability to read, write, and comprehend instructions (verbal and written); possess basic math skills.

+ Must be able to stand on feet for up to 10 hours a day.

+ Comfortable wearing earplugs/hearing protection (provided) due to noise levels.

+ Able to work in cold environments and regularly go in/out of chillers (38°F); jackets provided, or bring your own.

+ Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds with another associate.

+ Able to wear all required PPE for duration of shift.

+ Must have reliable transportation.

+ Able to perform frequent movement, including walking, standing, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, climbing, and lifting.

+ Ability to work in noisy and dusty environments, as well as temperature-controlled areas (cold/hot).

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* Preferred Qualifications:

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* + High School diploma or GED equivalent.

+ Prior food industry experience is a plus.

+ Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

** Additional Information:*
* + Steel-toe shoes required (composite safety shoe covers can be provided if needed).

+ No travel required.

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