Production Associate

Entry-level position within the manufacturing area, primarily responsible for changing over machines between products and performing weight-up or packaging duties. Ensures the highest quality product at the lowest possible cost while meeting customer specifications and delivery requirements.

Responsibilities

• Performs all required machine changeover cleaning to ensure machine start up is efficient.
• 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.
• Accurately supplies/supports Production Operators with appropriate materials/functions to efficiently keep all equipment operational.
• Completes and maintains required paperwork and/or documents.
• Follows and complies with all safety and work rules and regulations.
• Maintains departmental housekeeping standards.

Requirements

• Frequently lift and/or move up to 55 pounds and occasionally handle up to 250 pounds.
• Regularly required to stand; walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk and/or hear.
• Work environment has moderate noise levels, with some high-noise areas requiring safety equipment such as safety glasses, shoes, dust masks, hard hats, respirators, face shields, hearing protection, chemical suits, gloves, or aprons.

Hunter International is an Equal Opportunity Employer.