Production Associate

Work Schedule

First shift. Standard working hours:
Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM.

Production Associate

Production

Operations Supervisor

The Production Associate sets up and operates the packager workstation in accordance with established procedures and guidelines. Reads and interprets batch specifications/instructions to select the correct equipment and packaging materials for the product. Fills, secures, and labels containers in accordance with company and/or customer specifications quickly and accurately. Verifies goods against order information on tablet and delivers the packaged product to the appropriate area using proper material‑handling equipment and proper lifting procedures.

Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and SOPs within a food packaging industry. Relies on instructions and pre‑established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment.

• Operate machinery used in the packaging process or assist compounders or packagers.
• Observe equipment operations so that malfunctions can be detected and notify management of any malfunctions.
• Pack products in boxes, pails, or drums as instructed in a timely manner with accuracy.
• Verify label accuracy and apply labels to the correct product and container.
• Lift finished products and packed items, manually or using hoists.
• Count finished products to determine if product orders are complete.
• Maintain clean/safe work areas, machines, equipment, and product packaging according to safety and SQF standards (proper GMPs and sanitary procedures).
• Build boxes to fill with gallon jugs.
• Perform light material‑handling work while collaborating with the Shipping & Receiving Team.
• Use hand truck following training and Flavor Sum Certification.
• Support compounders with pulling of raw materials.
• Replenish supplies as needed.
• Assist with cycle counts as instructed.
• Share duties of disposing of trash and recyclables and restocking supplies in the restroom, break room areas and on the production floor.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  High school diploma (or GED) required.
• Work Experience:
  
  0‑2 years of experience in the field or related area helpful, but not required.
• Industry Knowledge:
  Food manufacturing or packaging experience helpful, but not required.

• Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for actions.
• Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Adaptability – Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Communication, Oral – Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Detail Oriented – Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Energetic – Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
• Ethical – Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Focused – Directing one’s attention to concentrate on the task at hand and complete.
• Initiative – Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Interpersonal – Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Organized – Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Reliability – The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Safety Awareness – Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Time Management – Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Working Under Pressure – Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

• Must possess strong work ethic, high character and be passionate about serving others.
• Ability to multi‑task and perform accurately in stressful situations is ideal.
• Attention to detail is critical.
• Strong interpersonal skills are necessary as this position involves intense teamwork.

• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision…