Production Associate | ON CALL - Temp Assignments | Springdale, OH

As a Production Associate , you'll be responsible for proper packaging of materials and finished products for shipment and be responsible for moving materials. Your role is pivotal in facilitating and achieving plant goals of safety, food safety, quality, efficiency and productivity, while leading the charge toward meeting our production goals daily. A Production Associate might be weighing/scaling material, packaging material, or supplying our lines with product and will follow good manufacturing practices critical to food safety and to their team.

Responsibilities:

• Strictly adhere to all safety protocols, including the proper use, maintenance, and storage of personal protective equipment (PPE). Participate actively in safety programs, training sessions, and periodic safety reviews to identify and mitigate potential workplace hazards. Ensure compliance with company and regulatory safety standards at all times.
• Ensure equipment & materials are handled safely & stored correctly to prevent workplace accidents.
• Pack, weigh, and label completed items for shipment per instructions.
• Ability to operate metal detectors, tape machine, and label machine.
• Follow all company guidelines, including GMP's and SQF policies and procedures
• Conduct quality control checks by inspecting items for damage or defects per specification requirements to include but not limited to seal integrity, label accuracy, lot code, weights, product aesthetics, etc.
• Stage materials at workstations or production lines to ensure smooth workflow and minimal downtime.
• Load raw materials, components, &/or supplies into production equipment following proper safety, quality & operating procedures.
• Handle materials & products using pallet jacks or other material handling equipment as well as loading, unloading and maintaining equipment.
• Monitor equipment readiness by performing pre-operation inspections, such as checking for proper alignment, lubrication & functionality.
• Identify & resolve minor equipment issues to prevent interruptions in production.
• Report equipment malfunctions or irregularities to the appropriate team member.
• Assist with sanitation as needed to clean and maintain equipment to food manufacturing standards.
• Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common industry, production, and technical documents in English.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficient understanding of production procedures and equipment.
• Commitment to maintaining high safety standards.
• Strong leadership and communication skills within a team environment.
• Proven experience in a fast-paced environment with a focus on quality and safety.
• Ability to comprehend and communicate effectively in English.
• Basic math skills and ability to work weekends and holidays as needed.
• Prior proficiency in equipment uses and operation.

Schedule: VARIES FROM WEEK TO WEEK - Looking for short term workers who would be willing to take assignments as they arise.

First: 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Second: 2:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.

Third: 10:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.

Pay:

****$17/hr paid weekly

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