Production TEAM MEMBER - Meriden

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At Universal Pure, we’re dedicated to giving people everywhere safe, fresh, and delicious food to eat and drink. We provide high-pressure processing (HPP), value-added services, and cold storage for our partners in the food industry. We are focused on safety and driven by service.

Join the Food Manufacturing Industry in a Manufacturing, Production, Warehouse type role!

Production Associate opportunities for various shifts are available. Must be able to read and write English to be trained for Machine Operator.

1st shift - 6:30 am - 3:00 pm, Mon-Fri $15.69/hour

2nd shift - 2:30 pm - 11:00 pm, Mon-Fri $16.29/hour

3rd Shift - 10:30 pm to 7:00 am, Sun-Thurs $16.59/hour

Benefits offered at Universal Pure:

• Paid vacation and holidays!
• Health and medical benefits!
• 401(k) with company match!
• A culture of people development and internal career growth.
• A culture of caring, collaboration, and respect.

Production, Manufacturing, Warehouse Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Packing and unpacking product
• Loading and unloading cylinders for the HPP machine
• Stacking and building pallets
• Labeling and code dating product
• Sanitation duties as assigned
• Following health, safety, and cleanliness standards
• Work on an assembly line
• Ability to communicate in English (speak, read, and write)
• Excellent attendance and punctuality for an hourly role
• Other duties as assigned

Production, Manufacturing, Warehouse Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Ability to perform basic mental math
• Ability to balance productivity, quality, and safety
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to effectively work with others and as part of a team
• Refrigeration, warehouse, production, or manufacturing experience preferred

Production, Manufacturing, Warehouse Work Environment:

• This role operates in a wet and cold/refrigerated environment (around 35 degrees
  
  F) located within a manufacturing, warehousing, and production type facility. Must be able to withstand cold temperatures for 8 hours a day.

Production, Manufacturing, Warehouse Physical Demands:

• This is largely a static role with standing; however, the ability to perform repetitive bending and standing up is also required. This would require the ability to lift 10-35 lbs. repetitively and up to 45 lbs. occasionally. Must also be able to push/pull up to 250 lbs on rollers occasionally.

At Universal Pure, we offer medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and other health benefits. We also offer a 401(k) with a company match, paid vacation, and paid holidays. We are developing an effective, caring, and respectful team both in the HR department and across the organization and seek to add new employees who feel the same.

Allergen Statement:

Hourly Employees:
Universal Pure facilities may process, pack, and/or store products containing allergenic food ingredients as referenced by FDA. Team members who may come in direct contact must be able to work with these ingredients.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Upon offer of employment, candidates will be asked to complete a drug screening test. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of this test.