Production Associate- 1st shift

Job Opportunity

Participates in the production of items at an Ilitch bakery. Associate will be trained to operate various stations along the production line.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs general inspections, refills ingredients and/or packaging supplies as directed or other duties as assigned in the production of items at an Ilitch bakery.
• Follows correct safety, operation, quality and sanitation procedures for equipment at workstation.
• Ensures quality control principles in area of responsibility, including proper assembly, storage, tracking, and handling of materials for their area or work.
• Monitors product quality standards. Able to describe problems as they arise and seek guidance when necessary.
• Must be able to understand and meet both the operational throughput standards and minimum product quality requirements.
• Ensures tools, equipment and work area is in a clean sanitary condition
• Ensures that all work activities are performed with attention to the highest standards for quality, safety and compliance with all appropriate legal and food safety requirements and a focus on continuous improvement
• Follow all safety, food safety and other regulatory requirements and practices.
• Monitors products for quality or food safety defects and report to line lead or supervisor
• Meets set goals and objectives relevant to their work area

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations.
• Must demonstrate proper production techniques for each product produced at each workstation.
• Must follow company rules and directions.
• Ability to communicate in English or with a translator.
• Work together as a team and cooperate with other team members treating everyone with dignity and respect, keeping open communication
• Reliable attendance and punctuality

Working Conditions

• Works in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Potential exposure to variance in temperature; both hot and cold
• Ability to lift, push or pull objects of medium to heavy weight (up to 50 pounds).

Company Culture

• Maintain a positive attitude
• Treat everyone with dignity and respect
• Have pride in the product
• Live the Champion Core values.
• Integrity, Perseverance, Dignity & Respect, Innovation, Team Approach, Passion, High Performance

All items listed above are illustrative and not comprehensive. They are not contractual in nature and are subject to change at the discretion of Champion Foods LLC.

Champion Foods LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will strive to provide reasonable accommodations to permit qualified applicants who have a need for an accommodation to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a job interview) if so requested.

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