Production Associate

Production Associate

Purpose: We are seeking a hard-working, self-motivated individual to join our team at Mixed Employment Partners. Our goal is to foster a collaborative and diverse workforce where dedication and initiative drive excellence in achieving our organizational objectives.

Position Summary: The Production Associate sets up and operates the Packager workstation in accordance with established procedures and guidelines. Reads and interprets batch specifications/instructions to select the correct equipment and packaging materials for the product. Fills, secures, and labels containers according to company and/or customer specifications in a quick and accurate fashion. Verifies goods packaged against order information on tablet and delivers the packaged product to the appropriate area using proper material handling equipment as well as proper lifting procedures. Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) within a food packaging industry. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment.

Essential Job Functions:

• Operate machinery used in the packaging process or assists compounders or packagers.
• Observe equipment operations so that malfunctions can be detected and notify management of any malfunctions.
• Pack products in boxes, pails, or drums as instructed in a timely manner with accuracy.
• Verify label accuracy and apply labels to the correct product and container.
• Lift finished products and packed items, manually or using hoists.
• Count finished products to determine if product orders are complete.
• Maintain clean/safe work areas, machines, equipment, and product packaging according to safety and SQF standards (proper GMP's and sanitary procedures).
• Build boxes to fill with gallon jugs.
• Light Material Handler work while collaborating with Shipping & Receiving Team.
• Proper usage of hand truck following training and client Certification.
• Supporting Compounders with pulling of raw materials.
• Replenish supplies as needed.
• Assists with cycle counts as instructed.
• Share duties of disposing of trash and recyclables and restocking supplies in the restroom, break room areas and on the production floor.

Minimum requirements:

• Education: High school diploma (or GED) required.
• Work Experience: 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area helpful, but not required.
• Industry Knowledge: Food manufacturing or packaging experience helpful, but not required.

Winning Behaviors, Competencies, and Skills:

• Accountability Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Adaptability Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Communication, Oral Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Detail Oriented Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Energetic Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
• Ethical Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Focused Directing one's attention, to concentrate on the task at hand and complete.
• Initiative Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Interpersonal Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Organized Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Reliability The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Safety Awareness Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Time Management Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Working Under Pressure Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

Personality and Communication (soft skills): Must possess strong work ethic, high character and be passionate about serving others. Ability to multi-task and perform accurately in stressful situations is ideal. Attention to detail is critical. Strong interpersonal skills are necessary as this position involves intense teamwork.