Line Associate

Line Associates Needed! Summary Employee is responsible for basic product handling of raw materials and finished goods. This includes moving, weighing, packaging, or operating basic machinery. This position could involve basic operation of Scales, metal detectors, top side icier for cake decoration and varying washing machines, stackers, product conveyors and other equipment as assigned to maximize efficiency. The employee must be willing to follow direction from Supervisor, members of management, Process Control Technicians and other persons as assigned.

Essential Functions (mental & physical)
Level IOperate basic bakery equipment

Package product

Stack Product General Assembly / Decoration of Product Monitor product quality

Transfer / Move Product Level IILog and maintain product data Monitor product quality

Use the cake slicer for specific products De-pan product

Package product

Palletize finished product

All Levels Utilize safe working practices at all times.

Follow GMPs and HACCP guidelines and/or participate in training as needed.

Non-Essential Functions Maintain logs Equipment Used  Level IBasic decorating tools

Operate stackers and product conveyers

Level IISlicers

Icing / decorating equipment

Packing equipment

De-nesters / Scavenger Equipment Nutri-systemL-bar Qualifications Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Quality Possess good manual dexterity

Demonstrate knowledge of Environmental and Safety standards

Must be able to read English (minimum ESL level), write, and count

Must be able to maintain traceability documents

Must be flexible to work varying days throughout the week and weekends  Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Able to effectively communicate verbally in English Able to work in a team-based environment

Able to operate machines or equipment at a basic level

Able to have good quality judgment as it pertains to the shape, size, color and thickness specifications of client product specifications  Personal Attributes and Knowledge Good Attitude Self-starter

Willing to work with others in a team environment

Able to take direction from more than one supervisor

Maintain personal hygiene in accordance with GMP'sMaintain work area clean and neat in accordance with GMP's Physical Demands Must be able to stand continually during the work shift. The shift may be 10-12 hours long

Able to bend, stoop squat, and twist on a constant basis

Must be able to reach overhead

Lift 20-40 lbs. on a regular basis

Push or pull racks, baskets, packaged boxes, trays or mason bins that weigh up to 400 lbs.

Able to tolerate varying degrees of cold and hot temperatures (50 to 110 degrees)
Able to perform repetitive tasks such as grasping pinching and fine motor movements.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls;

reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work hours in excess of forty (40) hours will be required;

shifts may be up to 12 hours long. Work Environment Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.

Why should you apply?
*** Weekly Paychecks - you get paid EVERY WEDNESDAY!
*** Overtime Available!
*** Opportunities for internal promotion & growth!
*** 10 paid Vacation Days!
*** 6 paid Holidays!
*** Bus Pass (1st Month)
*** Benefits - 401K, medical, dental & vision!
****** Stay Bonus up to $900
******* Applications Accepted on: (Come in for an interview!) Sterling Foods, 1075 Arion Parkway Monday
-Thursday 9:00 a.m.

- 4:00 p.m. and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Call for more information ! Must pass drug screen. See you soon!