Food Production Associate-1st shift SC

Since 1955, we have been on a mission to passionately feed millions daily with high-quality food people enjoy. We are a third-generation family-owned and professionally managed organization with a commitment to strategic growth. Our success comes from talented people who choose to join our family and call E.A. Sween home. We pride ourselves on fostering a welcoming, respectful, and rewarding culture where employees are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work each and every day.

About the role

First shift position, 5:45 AM – 4:15 PM, Monday – Thursday. Overtime on Fridays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality products at efficient levels of manufacturing using Standard Work, while working together as a team.
• Inspect all sandwiches coming down the line to ensure appearance meets all quality standards and recipe specifications.
• Pull rejected products off the discharge belt of the Multivac in a timely manner.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure food safety and integrity.
• Always follow safety protocols and use designated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in required areas.
• Follow additional tasks as assigned by Production Supervisor or Lead.
• Collaborate, communicate, and learn from people with different backgrounds, cultures, abilities, language, or perspectives.
• Execute assigned food safety, quality, and continuous improvement tasks to support SQF requirements, regulatory requirements, and customer requirements.
• Inspect raw materials for quality and communicate any deviations.
• Report any questionable product to Line Controller, QA, Lead, or Production Supervisor before bringing to line.
• Follow Policies and Procedures of E.A. Sween Company.
• Respect and cooperate with any work duties requested by your Supervisor, Lead, or Line Controller.
• Control and watch for material waste, e.g., floor waste, over-portioning of raw material on sandwiches.
• Notify maintenance immediately if problems arise with equipment.
• Contribute to process improvements; participate in lean activities.
• Produce all products to recipe/appearance specifications, using standard work as a guideline on how to perform each position on the line.
• Ensure the material being used is correct.
• Ensure correct slices of meat or cheese to deliver correct quantity and appearance.

Requirements

• Able to work well with others and have a teamwork mindset; communicate effectively.
• Able to maintain a good attendance record.
• Able to keep work area clean, safe, and organized.
• Able to perform assigned rotation.
• Able to lift 30 lbs. occasionally.
• Depending on production schedule, must be able to lift over 10 lbs. occasionally within a 10-12.5-hour shift.
• Mandatory overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Able to communicate in English (preferred).
• Previous assembly experience (preferred).
• Food-related experience (preferred).

Physical Demands

• Able to bend, push, pull frequently.
• Able to work in cool conditions, 35-45 degrees continuously.
• Able to lift 30 lbs. occasionally.
• Able to reach overhead occasionally.
• Able to be on feet continuously.
• Able to keep up with manufacturing speeds continuously.
• Able to work with others continuously.
• Able to handle repetition continuously.
• Able to rotate to all production positions and lines.

Equipment & PPE

• Trays
• Scoops
• Miscellaneous small utensils
• Buckets/bins
• Scissors & ruler
• Cars
• Weber
• Miscellaneous slicing equipment
• Ear plugs
• Cut-resistant gloves

How You’ll Find Success

• Value People Most of All: Show respect & care, embrace diversity, and empower others.
• Commit to Safety Everyday: See something, say something, do something, practice safe behavior, and celebrate safety success.
• Invest in Our Company to Thrive: Share ideas to improve, learn & grow, and embrace change.
• Think Before Doing And Act Decisively: Make thoughtful decisions, work together to find solutions, and do what’s right.
• Welcome Constructive Straight Talk: Be honest and respectful even when difficult, be open to ideas and feedback, and ask questions to understand.
• Serve Up Exceptional Experiences: Provide value to customers, take pride in your work, and help others to be successful.
• Enjoy What You Do!: Have a positive attitude, Live the Spirit of E.A. Sween, and celebrate success.

Pay

$18.00 per hour.

Schedule

5:45 AM – 4:15 PM, Monday – Thursday. Overtime on Fridays as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match – fully vested after 2 years
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Program (Boss Bucks)