Production Associate

About the Role

As a Second Shift Production Associate(2:00pm-10:00pm) in our cream cheeseand bagel production facility, you will be an essential member of the team, helping to create high-quality schmear while ensuring smooth, efficient operations.

You'llbe involved in every step of production - from pulling and mixing ingredients to packaging and storing finished products - all while upholding strict cleanliness and food safety standards. This role gives you the opportunity to build hands-on experience, strengthen leadership skills, and thrive in a fast-paced culinary environment. Ifyou'relooking for a workplace where education, purpose, and taste come together,we'dlove to have you on our team.

Location:

On-site at Meriden, CTfacility. Role status:
Non-exempt, hourly. Working hours are 2:00pm-10:00pm

Reports to:

Production Supervisor

• Measure, mix, and blend ingredients following established cream cheese recipes and formulations.
• Operate andmonitormixers, pasteurizers, and filling/packaging machinery tomaintainconsistent product quality.
• Adjust processing equipment settings to control product texture, consistency, and yield.
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) protocols.
• Conduct in-process checks (temperature, pH, weight, packaging integrity) and record results accurately.
• Ensure all finished products meet safety and quality standards before packaging.
• Clean and sanitize equipment, tools, and production areas according to strict sanitation schedules.
• Maintain a clean work environment to prevent contamination or cross-contact of allergens.
• Dispose of waste and byproducts properly, following facility protocols.
• Fill, seal, and label cream cheese containers according to specifications.
• Inspect packaging for defects and remove defective products from the production line.
• Assistin preparing finished goods for storage or shipment.
• Communicate equipment issues, safety concerns, or deviations to supervisors immediately.

• Previous experience working in a production environment.
• Previous experience working with heavy production machinery.
• Work collaboratively with other production associates tomaintainsmooth workflow.
• Provide support across shifts or departments as production needs change.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability tobe on time for scheduled shifts anddemonstratereliability in the workplace.
• Demonstrated adaptability, and the willingness to roll up your sleeves andpitch in wherever necessary.
• Demonstrate professional maturity and strictly uphold
  
  Pop Up Bagel 's anti-discrimination & anti-harassment policies.
• The ability to work weekends, holidays, and occasional second shifts.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, preferred.

• Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time on concrete or other hard surfaces.
• Regularly required to use hands, arms, and fingers to handle, reach, lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment.
• Ability tofrequentlylift and move up to 50 pounds independently and occasionally up to 75 pounds withassistanceor mechanical support.
• Capability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or climb as necessary to access equipment or perform tasks.
• Visual acuity and manual dexterityrequiredtooperatemachinery, read gauges, and perform quality inspections.
• Tolerance for working in environments with variable temperatures, noise levels, and exposure to dust or manufacturing materials.
• Ability to safelyoperatemanufacturing equipment and follow all safety procedures.

The duties of this position may change from time to time. Pop Up Bagels reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of Pop Up Bagels or its managers. This job description is intended to describe the general work level. It is not intended to be all-inclusive.

Pop Up Bagels is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, age, ancestry, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related condition, unemployment status, gender identity or expression, transgender status or gender dysphoria, marital status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, national origin, citizenship, disability, covered veteran and/or military status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, familial status as that term is described under other protected statuses or any other characteristic as protected under applicable federal, state and local law.

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