Production Team Member - Days

About the role

The Production Team Member will follow the direction given by the Line Lead and shift Supervisor. This position may rotate down the line throughout their shift. This job description covers both High-Pressure Processing and Value-Added Services.

Responsibilities

• Packing and unpacking product
• Loading and unloading carriers for the HPP machine
• Stacking and building pallets
• Labeling and code dating product
• Sorting product on the line to remove off-spec product to a rework or disposal container
• Cleaning and sanitizing parts of the line during certain product changeovers (including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment, safety glasses at a minimum, required at all times on the shop floor)
• Other sanitation duties as assigned
• Other duties as assigned
• Expect to be rotated off the line to another line or assignment if a machine goes down for necessary maintenance or other reason

Requirements / Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED
• Refrigeration, warehouse, production or manufacturing experience
• MHE/Forklift experience
• Ability to perform basic mental math
• Ability to communicate in English (speak, read, and write)
• Ability to balance productivity, quality, and safety
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to effectively work with others and as part of a team
• Ability to work in a cold/wet environment
• Ability to lift 10‑35 lbs repetitively and up to 45 lbs occasionally
• Ability to push/pull up to 250 lbs on rollers occasionally
• Ability to stand for 10‑12 hour shifts

Upon offer of employment, candidates will be asked to complete a drug screening test. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of this test.

Allergen Statement: Universal Pure facilities may process, pack, and/or store products containing allergenic food ingredients as referenced by FDA; team members who may come in direct contact must be able to work with these ingredients.

Working Conditions

This role operates in a cold/wet refrigerated environment (around 34°F) located within a manufacturing, warehousing, and production type facility. Must be able to withstand cold temperatures for 10‑12 hours a day. This is largely a static role with standing, however, the ability to perform repetitive bending and standing up is also required.

Schedule

Our Day Shift runs from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM on a 2‑2‑3 schedule (2 days on; 2 days off; 3 days on; then 2 days off; 2 days on; 3 days off – repeats every two weeks).