Production Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title
Production Clerk

Department
Production

Reports To
Production Supervisor/ Manger 

FLSA Status
☐ Exempt
☒ Non-Exempt

Employment Type
☒ Full-Time
☐ Part-Time

Position Summary

The Production Clerk supports the production team by ensuring accurate and timely documentation, data entry, recordkeeping, and reporting of production activities within a pistachio processing facility. This position plays a key role in maintaining production records, coordinating with multiple departments, and ensuring compliance with company policies, food safety standards, and operational requirements.

Essential Functions

• Accurately record production data, including quantities processed, equipment downtime, and employee hours.
• Maintain and update production logs, reports, and related documentation.
• Coordinate with production supervisors, logistics personnel, and quality control teams to support efficient operations.
• Communicate discrepancies, production issues, or data concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Prepare and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly production reports.
• Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) related to production goals and operational performance.
• Monitor inventory levels of raw materials and production supplies.
• Assist with generating material requisitions and inventory-related documentation.
• Ensure production records comply with company policies, GMPs, food safety requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Support internal and external audits by providing accurate and current production records.
• Organize, maintain, and file production documents and records.
• Assist production supervisors with scheduling and workforce planning activities.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in a related field preferred.
• One (1) to two (2) years of clerical, administrative, or production support experience preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing, food processing, or industrial environments preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Familiarity with ERP systems preferred.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic math and data entry skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Work Environment

• Food manufacturing and production environment.
• Combination of office and plant-floor work.
• Exposure to dust, noise, varying temperatures, and moving machinery.
• Indoor work with occasional exposure to production areas.
• May work around pistachios and other tree nut allergens.
• Frequent interaction with production, logistics, quality, and administrative personnel.

Physical Demands / ADA Functional Analysis Chart

Physical Requirement

Frequency

Essential Function?

Standing

☒ Frequently

☒ Yes

Walking

☒ Frequently

☒ Yes

Sitting

☒ Constantly

☒ Yes

Lifting 10 lbs.

☒ Frequently

☒ Yes

Lifting 25 lbs.

☒ Occasionally

☒ Yes

Lifting 50 lbs.

☒ Occasionally

☐ No

Carrying

☒ Occasionally

☒ Yes

Pushing/Pulling

☒ Occasionally

☐ No

Reaching Above Shoulder

☒ Occasionally

☐ No

Bending/Stooping

☒ Occasionally

☒ Yes

Twisting

☒ Occasionally

☐ No

Climbing

☒ Occasionally

☐ No

Kneeling/Crouching

☒ Occasionally

☐ No

Fine Hand Manipulation

☒ Constantly

☒ Yes

Use of Vision

☒ Constantly

☒ Yes

Hearing/Speaking

☒ Constantly

☒ Yes

Frequency Definitions

• Occasionally: Up to 33% of the workday
• Frequently: 34% to 66% of the workday
• Constantly: 67% to 100% of the workday

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Primex Farms, LLC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), and all applicable state and federal laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position unless doing so would create an undue hardship. The Company engages in a timely, good-faith interactive process regarding accommodation requests.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Primex Farms, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.