Production Associate

Responsibilities

• Obtains the correct documentation for the batch.
• Ensures the correct ingredients are delivered to the work area.
• May be required to obtain the correct ingredients for mixing and weigh out the ingredients to meet the recipe specifications.
• Sets up and starts any weigh-up or packaging machinery, checking all controls for adherence to operating/safety procedures.
• Notifies appropriate personnel of any issues, problems or concerns in a timely manner.
• Safely and neatly processes, batch off, screen, cut up, package and/or skid material to correct size/container according to customer specifications.
• Accurately supplies/supports Production Operators with appropriate materials/functions to efficiently keep all equipment operational.
• Performs all required machine cleaning.
• Completes and maintains required paperwork and/or documents.
• Fulfills all required safety and work rules and regulations.
• Maintains departmental housekeeping standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, General Education Diploma (GED) or equivalent training & experience.
• Work experience in an industrial operations environment preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, or procedure manuals.
• Must have mathematical skills to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Must have the ability to use conversions, work with different units such as weight, volume, density, distance, etc.