Day Production Material Handler

Sysco Northeast Rdc; California (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food production seeks a Production Associate to assist in daily operations and ensure high-quality output. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining a safe workspace, operating machinery, and adhering to safety standards. Previous experience in a production or warehouse setting is preferred, along with effective communication skills and a willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• Related industry experience preferred.
• General understanding of processing procedures preferred.
• Experience in high-volume warehouse/production facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Aids line leader with daily transactions and improves production line performance.
• Maintains a safe and clean workspace, adhering to sanitation and safety procedures.
• Operates machinery and prepares products per customer specifications.

Skills

Effective communication

Bi-lingual

Willingness to learn lean manufacturing

Education

High School or GED

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Production Associate is responsible for aiding the line leader with daily transactions and maintaining a safe, organized, clean and efficient operation on their production line. They must be able to proactively identify and analyze problems and recommend appropriate action to improve performance to the line Leader. They ensure that produce of the highest quality is made ready and available for the day’s runs at an acceptable productivity level.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs to standard rate for assigned production line and communicates to leadership when company standard is not met.

• Be aware of production performance KPIs.

• Maintains a safe and clean workspace. Ensures work area is washdown ready for sanitation to finish including the floor, tables, cutting boards, and equipment.

• Maintains quality specifications of unfinished products.

• Prepares, cuts, and repacks product per customers’ specifications.

• Operates machinery such as potato peelers, bag sealers, and others.

• Responsible for the cleaning and sanitation of the work area.

• While adhering to sanitation and safety procedures for handling and production to SQF (safe quality food) standards.

• Colleagues must follow GMPs.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education

Prefer High School or GED but not required.

Experience

• Related industry experience preferred.

• General understanding of processing procedures preferred.

• Experience working in a high-volume warehouse/production facility preferred.

• Knowledge of GMP policy preferred.

• Ability to use and handle sharp knife, peelers, and hand machines.

Skills:

• Ability to communicate effectively.

• Bi-lingual preferred

• Limited computer skills

• Willingness to learn lean Manufacturing processes.

Physical Demands

• Able to lift and or move 25 lb. to 50 lb.

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.

• Must be able to stoop and bend frequently.