Production Associate- Food Grade Manufacturing

Job Description

Job Description

2nd Shift Production positions at a growing company in Kalamazoo! Do you enjoy being part of a collaborative Team? Do you enjoy feeling appreciated by Leadership? Are you looking to gain a stable opportunity in manufacturing with room to grow? If you answered yes to these questions, please read the description below and submit your resume for consideration.

2nd shift hours= 3pm-11:30pm Monday through Friday

Starting Pay= $18.25-19.25/hr

Train on 1st shift for 4 weeks= 7am-3:30pm Monday through Friday

Training Pay= $17-18/hr

Production

The Production Associate assists in the production process by delivering materials to the Packager workstations 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.

Essential Job Functions

o Operate machinery used in the packaging process or assists compounders or packagers.

o Observe equipment operations so that malfunctions can be detected and notify management of any malfunctions.

o Pack products in boxes, pails, or drums as instructed in a timely manner with accuracy.

o Verify label accuracy and apply labels to the correct product and container.

o Lift finished products and packed items, manually or using hoists.

o Count finished products to determine if product orders are complete.

o Maintain clean/safe work areas, machines, equipment, and product packaging according to safety and SQF standards (proper GMP’s and sanitary procedures).

o Build boxes to fill with gallon jugs.

o Light Material Handler work while collaborating with Shipping & Receiving Team.

o Proper usage of hand truck following training and certification.

o Supporting Compounders with pulling of raw materials.

o Replenish supplies as needed.

o Assists with cycle counts as instructed.

o Share duties of disposing of trash and recyclables and restocking supplies in the restroom, break room areas and on the production floor.

o Other duties as assigned.

Minimum requirements

Education: High school diploma (or GED) required.

Work Experience: 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.

These opportunities are temp-to-hire after 90 days. Successful candidates will enjoy a great benefit package upon hire in. Please submit a resume for consideration. Must have demonstrated longevity in work history and be willing to consent to a background screen to be considered.

If you are looking for a job in Kalamazoo or surrounding areas, look no further than AtWork. Our expert recruiters will see you through the hiring process, working tirelessly to find you the perfect job. We help place talented individuals in an array of fields, including administrative, light industrial, manufacturing, and warehouse. We work with candidates at all levels, from entry level to management. We will assist you in finding your next job quickly, ensuring weekly pay and a flexible schedule tailored to your needs.

Company Description

If you are looking for a job in Kalamazoo or surrounding areas, look no further than AtWork. Our expert recruiters will see you through the hiring process, working tirelessly to find you the perfect job. We help place talented individuals in an array of fields, including administrative, light industrial, manufacturing, and warehouse. We work with candidates at all levels, from entry level to management. We will assist you in finding your next job quickly, ensuring weekly pay and a flexible schedule tailored to your needs.