Production Specialist

Berberian Nut Company is seeking a Production Specialist to join our local team! Summary: The Production Specialist supports daily plant operations through employee training, production coordination, process documentation, systems support, and continuous improvement activities. This position supports plant goals related to safety, food safety, quality, efficiency, and employee development and provides administrative and documentation support to help ensure effective operations and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities: Support daily production operations and monitor key performance indicators related to safety, food safety, quality, and efficiency. Provide employee training and operational guidance on equipment, processes, procedures, and safe work practices. Develop and maintain SOPs, process maps, work instructions, training materials, reports, forms, and other operational documentation. Coordinate operational activities involving employees, vendors, and contractors as needed. Serve as a key user for operational systems, including inventory and SCADA systems, and provide user support as needed. Support continuous improvement activities, including Gemba walks, identifying improvement opportunities, and maintaining visual management tools and performance metrics. Coordinate safety, food safety, and operational training, including scheduling, materials, attendance, records, and required documentation. Maintain safety and compliance records, including Safety Data Sheets (SDS), training records, and other regulatory documentation. Prepare and distribute operational, safety, food safety, and performance reports for plant leadership. Provide administrative support for invoices, data tracking, meetings, employee review processes, plant events, and other operational initiatives. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: High school diploma or GED. 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing, processing, food production, or industrial environment. Working knowledge of production operations, workplace safety, food safety, and operational efficiency practices. Basic knowledge of OSHA requirements and manufacturing safety principles. Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications and data entry. Ability to use operational systems and learn new software and systems as required. Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to review and interpret operational data and prepare reports. Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and coordinate activities with employees and other stakeholders. Valid state driver's license. Preferred: Experience supporting production operations, safety, food safety, compliance, quality, training, or continuous improvement programs. Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Gemba, and/or Six Sigma principles. Experience developing or maintaining SOPs, work instructions, process maps, and other operational documentation. Experience maintaining training records, safety documentation, or compliance databases. Experience with manufacturing inventory, production, ERP, or SCADA systems. Bilingual English/Spanish language skills. Working conditions: * The physical demands below describe what is generally required to perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Regularly lift, carry, push, and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds, including raw materials, finished products, tools, or equipment. Perform work that involves prolonged standing and walking, with occasional sitting depending on task requirements. Frequently use hands and fingers to operate machinery, tools, conveyors, controls, and other processing equipment. Occasionally position self to access equipment, materials, or work areas, including reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, or crawling. Communicate clearly to follow instructions and report problems or safety concerns. Have adequate vision to safely perform job duties, including near and distance vision, color recognition, depth perception, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. * The work environment below describes conditions the employee may encounter while performing this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made when appropriate. Work is performed primarily in a plant environment, with occasional exposure to office settings as job duties require. The role involves frequent interaction with moving mechanical components, including conveyors, processing equipment, and industrial machinery. Employees may regularly encounter wet or slippery surfaces, dust, and fluctuating temperatures, including hot and cold conditions typical of agricultural processing facilities. Occasional work at heights or in confined or elevated locations may be required, with potential exposure to electrical or mechanical hazards. Periodic exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and hazardous chemicals used in processing, cleaning, or maintenance activities. Noise levels are often high and may require the use of hearing protection. Work hours may vary based on and may include day, night, weekend, holiday, or extended shifts to support continuous operations. Travel by vehicle may be required for other company facilities, suppliers, or operational sites. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including safety glasses, hard hats, safety footwear, hearing protection, and protective clothing will be provided in accordance with applicable laws and company policy. Employees are required to wear designated PPE when tasks or work areas require it; compliance with PPE requirements is mandatory. AgReserves, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Qualified applicants must be legally and lawfully authorized to be employed and work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship - AgReserves, Inc. is not sponsoring visas at this time. AgReserves offers medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance coverage. Additionally, employees can contribute to an FSA, and to an employer matched 401(K). Employees can apply for Tuition Assistance for continuing education purposes. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in a discretionary profit-sharing bonus. For more detailed information please visit our benefits site: . AgReserves, Inc. complies with the current state minimum wage laws for all positions, regardless of the pay ranges posted. #J-18808-Ljbffr AgReserves, Inc.