Production Partner I - Fresh Plant

Manufacturing Production Partner I

As a Manufacturing Production Partner I, you'll serve as part of the operational team that strives to achieve superior business results through self-manufactured products. Key responsibilities include:

• Manufacturing Operations: Maintains total process ownership to ensure optimum condition of manufacturing processes and equipment
• Performs basic product handling to convert raw material into finished goods
• Completes / applies safety- and environmental-related training
• Assists with preparing / loading production materials
• Checks for accuracy of product
• Maintains manufacturing processes and equipment in optimum condition
• Depending on plant, machine operation may include basic operation of scales, metal detector, headspace analyzer, gas flushing equipment, top side icer for cake decoration, varying washing machines, bun stacker, product conveyors, printers, copiers, and other basic printing equipment

Shipping: Packs finished goods into shipping units

• Palletizes shipping units in an interlocking manner, using correct tie height
• Ensures all pallets are strapped / stretch-wrapped to minimize product shifting or damage

Qualifications & Key Requirements:

• Work Experience: Certification in Team Skills - Required
• Knowledge / understanding of QES standards - Required
• Organization skills; attention to detail - Required
• Math (+,-,*,/), reading, and writing skills - Required
• PC skills - Required
• Bi-lingual language skills a plus - Required
• Ability to work in a team-based environment - Required
• Ability to communicate effectively - Required
• Ability to operate machines or equipment at basic level - Required
• Education: HS Diploma or GED - Required
• Licenses/Certifications: Successful completion of applicable training - Required

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

• Travel by car or plane with overnight stays
• Work extended hours / rotating schedules
• Maneuver through the facility; perform functions of the job, with or without accommodation (standing, stooping, bending, etc.)
• Work in wet, cold, or hot environments, depending on plant location