Purpose Statement
A Production Level I Associate participates as a member of a “Team” to accomplish shared goals and objectives.
Key Accountabilities and Outcomes
- Must be able to communicate effectively in group or team environment about safety, product quality.
- Complies with all safety, GMP, plant policy and other associate and food safety requirements.
- Reports all workplace safety concerns to the appropriate personnel and takes corrective action when appropriate
- On all lines and within and outside the plant, performs required plant safety, GMP inspections and participates in safety, Process improvement teams and other plant related committees and team meetings.
- On all production lines, works as trayer, molder, counter, or packer. Makes minor adjustments on molding, forming, and conveying equipment. Performs minor product quality adjustments, documentation, and housekeeping duties.
- On occasion, on all lines will act as a mixer helper or light machine helper.
- Packs product at all lines. Operates and sets up scales, palletizing, box erecting and box taping equipment. Performs minor troubling shooting and adjustments on equipment.
- On all lines, re-cases, repackages and other product rework as assigned.
- Ensures that each case is properly labeled, packaged, sealed and palletized per specifications
- Ensure product meets all Quality and GMP standards
- Pushes and pulls large amounts of weight with the use of an electric pallet jack or hand pallet jack
- Performs similar or associated duties as necessary to accomplish job objectives in an effective manner as assigned by Shift Lead
- Maintains a safe and clean work environment throughout the plant according to GMP and Safety Guidelines
- On all lines, performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
- One year of experience in a food processing/manufacturing/industrial environment is a plus
- High School Diploma or GED
- Must possess basic math and computer skills, as well as good communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to count rapidly.
- Must have a high a level of manual dexterity.
- Must be able to listen and follow basic instructions and work routines from superiors
- Responsible for knowing and adhering to Good Manufacturing Standards
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and operating instructions
- Ability to complete reports and forms
- Ability to understand and follow safety rules and instructions
- Able to work around flour and cinnamon and other bakery ingredients as part of the daily activities
- Frequently required standing, reaching, bending, kneeling and moving about the facility
- Able to work in both a hot and cold environment and in high noise areas using mandatory hearing protection
- May be required to work various shifts
- Works with potentially hazardous chemicals and/or equipment
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs.