Grain/Bean Processing Associate

Twin Ash Farms - Snover, Michigan (Sanilac County) seeks a reliable team member for an organic bean and grain cleaning facility. Communication skills required. Good work, people, and benefits.

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Position: Full-time – Day Shift - 40 hours per week.

Location: Snover, MI 48472.
Salary: Wages based on experience – competitive entry level plus benefits (medical, vision, dental, 401K available, and more after probation period).

Our organic food processing facility is currently seeking a skilled and experienced Production Associate to carry out various tasks in our busy processing facility. The ideal candidate will have related work experience, excellent communication skills and mechanical aptitude. The successful applicant will be required to operate production equipment, meet safety standards, and report any issues with quality or equipment directly to supervisors. All qualified, responsible applicants are encouraged to apply. Training will be provided.

• Feed raw materials into production machinery and monitor the production process.
• Carry out basic quality and testing checks.
• Store raw materials and finished product properly.
• Receive product and prepare product for shipment.
• Use lifting equipment and forklift trucks to fulfill orders.
• Maintain clean and safe work areas and equipment.
• Work in a variety of conditions (indoors and outdoors).
• Complete required paperwork accurately.
• Adhere to food and safety guidelines.

Requirements:

• High school diploma/GED required.
• 2+ years’ experience working in a warehouse preferred.
• Strong work ethic and organizational skills.
• Multi-task in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Capable of lifting 70 pounds unassisted.
• Able to work on foot for extended periods of time.
• Reliable mode of transportation.
• Able to work flexible hours and days during peak seasons.
• Pass basic math test (calculator allowed) and pass background check.
• Food safety and forklift training will be provided.
• Personal protection equipment provided.

For a complete application packet please call Show phone number. Applicants may also apply in person Monday through Friday at 2125 Wheeler Road, Snover, MI 48472 between 8 am and 5 pm.

Eden Foods is the senior natural and organic food company in North America. It remains an independent manufacturer of dry grocery organic food, focused on the relationships necessary to sustain them. Whole grain, beans, and macrobiotic Japanese traditional foods have been core to its product line since 1968. Over 93% of Eden foods are sold by natural food stores, co-ops, and other retail outlets via traditional natural and grocery distribution channels. The internet, Eden’s website, wholesale sales, and employee purchases make up the remainder. Eden Foods' two warehouses – in Clinton, Michigan and Fremont, California – handle all the food we distribute. Eden Foods Goals 1) Provide the most pure, high quality, life-supporting food and accurate information about them, their uses and benefits. 2) Creation and maintenance of a healthy, respectful, challenging, and rewarding environment for people involved with the Company. 3) Development of the ability to produce and disseminate the foodstuffs and information we create and handle. 4) Cultivate sound relationships with like minded people and organizations involved in like pursuits. 5) Cultivate adaptability to changes in economic, social, and environmental conditions to allow Eden Foods the opportunity to survive long term. 6) Have a strong, positive impact on farming and food processing practices used in the world. 7) To contribute to peaceful development of life on Earth. Eden Foods is a principled natural food company and developing organization. Quality people of good character is what keeps us going and growing. We seek to contribute to the realization of a better world. Eden Foods is an excellent career opportunity.