Career Fair - Production Associate - Union (SugarCreek)

SugarCreek Packing Co.; Indiana; On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

SugarCreek Packing Co. is seeking a production line worker to perform duties across the line, including preparing, loading, and packing food products.

You will rotate to various positions, follow Line Lead instructions, and help maintain clean, safe work areas within a manufacturing facility. The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to safety protocols, precise packaging, and efficient line operation in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience: Previous production experience preferred.
• Certification Requirements: None required.

Responsibilities

• Sort and pack various types of food products.
• Seal and secure packaging in accordance with product specifications.
• Maintain production line efficiency by clearing jams and following safety procedures.

Skills

Operating equipment

Hand dexterity

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet jack

Packaging machines

Ovens

Slicers

Sorting machines

Job description

DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Work in production line conducting various duties, including picking up product from load-in, loading and removing product from production line, and rotating to various positions along the production line as needed.Follow instructions from Line Lead and Production Supervisor/Departmental Manager.Work diligently to ensure efficient and timely function of product line.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sort and pack various types of food products.
• Seal and secure packaging in accordance with product specifications andrequirements.
• Maintain production line efficiency by clearing jams and following properlockout/tagout safety procedures.
• Maintain production line efficiency by folding cardboard boxes and otherpackaging types as needed.
• Use pallet jack to move larger quantities of product.
• Inspect labeling to ensure the label is accurate and contains proper datesand product types.
• Open different types of packaging containing raw materials.
• Use various types of machines, including but not limited to ovens, slicers,sorting machines, packaging machines, and other types of industrialfood-processing equipment.
• Notify Line Lead, Production Supervisor, or Plant Management of anymechanical or material issues.
• Rotate to various positions along the line as needed or instructed by LineLead, Supervisor or Plant Management.
• Occasionally help in the packing up and moving of various equipment orlines, including but not limited to wrapping, boxing, and moving variousmachines and related parts.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Attend training, and demonstrate retention of that training, for the safeand clean operation of machinery in the assigned department or on the assignedline.
• Comply with federal, state, and companypolicies, procedures and regulations.
• Support all safety, food quality andsanitation initiatives and policies.
• Follow SugarCreek safety rules and procedures.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High school diploma or GED preferred, or equivalent experience.

Experience: Previous production experience preferred.

Certification Requirements: None required.

ABILITIES, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Know how tooperate industrial-size equipment safely and efficiently.
• Possess adequatehand dexterity to manipulate or move objects.
• Able to work wellwith others in a team environment.
• Able to followdirections and multi-task efficiently.
• Possess strongattention to detail and thoroughness.
• Able to workefficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Know how tostrictly follow safety procedures.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

No unusual physical requirements. Physical requirements are consistent with typical production positions, including mostly standing/walking required. Other physical activity like using stairs or occasionally moving items weighing less than 40lbs may be required as needed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Most work is performed in an indoor, manufacturing facility with close proximity to heavy and hazardous machinery.Safety wear is required, including hard hat, hairnet, hearing protection, safety glasses, steel toe boots, coats and other necessary equipment.Very little work is performed outside of the manufacturing facility.