Production Associate

POSITION TITLE: General Helper

POSITION STATUS: Full-Time, Permanent, Non-Exempt

LOCATION: Liberty, SC

DEPARTMENT: Production

REPORT TO: Shift Supervisor

EFFECTIVE DATE: May 2026

Cérélia’s Frozen Breakfast Business Unit – U.S. Waffle – is committed to delivering high-quality frozen breakfast products while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality, operational excellence, and employee engagement.

To support our growing manufacturing operations in Liberty, South Carolina, we are seeking dependable and motivated Production Associates to join our Production team.

The Production Associate plays a critical role in supporting daily manufacturing operations by ensuring products are packaged accurately, quality standards are maintained, and production lines operate efficiently. This position performs a variety of production, packaging, inspection, sanitation, and material handling activities while adhering to all company safety, food safety, and quality requirements.

The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-focused, quality-conscious, and committed to working collaboratively in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This role requires flexibility, attention to detail, and a willingness to support operational needs across multiple production areas.

This strategic position will report directly to the Shift Operations Supervisor.

1st Shift
- Mon-Fri, 6:00AM - 2:30PM

2nd Shift
- Mon-Fri, 2:00PM - 10:30PM

3rd Shift
- Mon-Fri, 10:00PM - 6:30AM

• 1) Production Operations
  • Report to work as scheduled and maintain excellent attendance and punctuality.
  • Follow all company policies, procedures, work instructions, and production standards.
  • Stack finished products according to established specifications and customer requirements.
  • Inspect products for defects and notify leadership of any quality concerns.
  • Pack products into cartons or bags according to customer and production specifications.
  • Replenish cartons, packaging materials, and supplies as needed to maintain production flow.
  • Verify date codes are printed accurately and positioned correctly on packaging.
  • Confirm cartons are properly sealed and immediately report equipment or packaging issues.
  • Apply labels accurately according to production schedules and customer specifications.
  • Assist Production Leads with product changeovers, equipment preparation, and material movement.
  • Perform additional production-related duties as assigned.
• 2) Food Safety and Quality
  • Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), HACCP requirements, and SQF Food Safety Code requirements.
  • Immediately report any food safety, food quality, or product integrity concerns to Quality Assurance or supervision.
  • Support and maintain a culture of food safety and quality throughout daily operations.
  • Ensure products meet customer specifications and established quality standards.
  • Assist in preventing product contamination and cross-contamination by following approved procedures.
  • Maintain production areas in a clean, organized, and audit-ready condition.
  • Participate in required food safety, quality, and operational training programs.
  • Understand and fulfill individual responsibility for protecting food safety and product quality.
• 3) Operational Efficiency and Waste Reduction
  • Rework product as directed to minimize waste and maximize yield.
  • Notify supervisors of equipment malfunctions, excessive waste, or process concerns.
  • Continuously maintain cleanliness of the production line and surrounding work area.
  • Assist with material handling and line support activities to maintain productivity goals.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, quality, and waste reduction.
  • Work overtime, extended shifts, and weekends as…