Production Associate | 1st Shift

We are seeking an experienced Production Associate I to join our team. The desired candidate will possess strong attention to detail, excellent teamwork skills, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure within a fast-paced environment.

• Competitive wages and paid time off plans
• Robust benefits package offered 1st of the month following 30 days:
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Company paid basic life insurance and AD&D coverage with additional supplemental coverage available
• Critical Illness and Voluntary Accident coverage available
• Associate Purchase Program: product purchase at discounted rate

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Holidays, plus Floating Holidays
• Financial coverage provided towards safety footwear
• 401K Retirement Program with company contribution
• Gainsharing Incentive Program:
  Unlimited earning potential when company financial goal is achieved
• Associate Assistance Programs including but not limited to mental health resources, financial and legal support.
• Excellent Growth and Development Opportunities
• Job-specific Training Offered
• Personal Development
• Leadership Development

• Starting hourly rate for this position is: $18.00 per hour
• Pay is based on job-related experience

• 1st Shift: Monday – Friday, 6:30 am - 3:00 pm
• Please note:
  
  For this position, the first three days of employment require a temporary training schedule of 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. After completing these initial three days, employees will transition to their regular assigned shift.

• This position is at the St. Michael facility full time.

• Properly package products. Place appropriate product within packaging machine, box, or onto pallet. Utilize order cards where applicable.
• Verify integrity of package to ensure elimination of leakers and product appearance is correct.
• Confirm that product is within all specifications of product being packaged (i.e., weight, piece count, fat cover, labeling, film, seasoning/marinade, free of meat scrap debris etc.).
• Must learn how to utilize electronic equipment in accordance with job title.
• Arrange and maintain work area and equipment to assist in efficiency, safety, and reduction of waste (i.e., scales, floor mats, boxes, etc.)
• Assemble, weigh, tape, label, code date, scan, and palletize boxes where necessary.
• Always work in a safe manner for your own and other associate’s safety.
• Comply with the requirements of the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP), and Food Safety and Quality Food Programs (SQF).
• Ability to wear hair/beard net.
• Follow all safety laws, policies, and procedures. Immediately report safety concerns to supervisor. Ability to wear head and foot protection.
• Ability to follow instructions and work in a team environment.
• Attend all safety and production trainings.
• Ability to work overtime as needed, including nights and weekends.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Strong Work Ethic
• Attention to detail.
• Positive Attitude.
• Ability to work under pressure.

• Safety Awareness
  - Follow all safety laws, policies, and procedures. Immediately report safety concerns to supervisor. Attend, and successfully complete, when applicable, all required safety training.
• Quality Awareness
  - Comply with the requirements of the Good Manufacturing Practices…