Food Production Associate - 1st Shift

Signature Kettle Crafted; Independence Township (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Disability insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Vision insurance

Free Catered Lunch Every Shift

Free Uniforms

Job summary

Signature Sauces is a food manufacturing facility in Independence, OH, seeking a Food Production Associate - 1st Shift. Training is provided; no prior manufacturing experience is required. You will pack products, perform line inspections, and help maintain clean, safe operations.

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work with packaging equipment. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, holidays, and more.

Qualifications

• No formal education or experience required.
• Ability to read and write in English for paperwork and training.

Responsibilities

• Packs product from production line into correct packaging materials.
• Performs visual inspections to confirm equipment performance.
• Handle up to 50 lb cases.
• Start and shut down packaging equipment.
• Stage packaging and materials for next shift production.
• Maintain clean and organized production floor.
• Assist in other departments as needed (Dish/Load).
• Assist with trash removal and general housekeeping.
• Communicate with supervisor and coworkers.

Skills

English literacy

Basic math

Job description

Full Time Independence, OH, US

Food Production Associate - 1st Shift

About Us

Signature Sauces is a food manufacturing facility that packages various types of sauces for surrounding restaurants and grocery stores. Our facility is ever growing and we need friendly and reliable people to join us on our journey. No experience is necessary as we are willing to train on any position. Mandatory Saturday work may be required from time to time based on production needs.

If you’re still wondering why you should join our team, here’s a quick list of reasons:

• On the job training - no manufacturing experience required.
• Access to our comprehensive benefits package on day 1.
• Our pay is competitive; overtime is paid at time and a half.
• 401(k) matching
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount at our sister company Stancato's Italian Restaurant
• Health insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 5 Days Paid Time Off
• 2 Paid Sick Days
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Down Maintenance Days
• Vision insurance
• Free Catered Lunch Every Shift
• Company Provided Lockers & Lock
• Free Laundered Uniforms

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Packs product from production line into correct packaging material via various line stations.
• Performs visual inspections at various points on the production line to confirm equipment performance.
• Handle up to 50# cases
• Start and shut down packaging equipment
• Stages packaging and other materials for next shifts production
• Keeping the production floor clean and free of clutter
• Helping out in other departments such as Dish or Load.
• Helping take trash out and other housekeeping tasks
• Maintain communication with supervisor, operators, and coworkers.
• Understanding and compliance of HACCP, FDA, and other governing body’s requirements. (all info provided via in-house training programs)
• Understanding and compliance to Allergen Management and GMP’s. (all info provided via in-house training programs)
• Other duties as assigned by management

Education and/or Experience

• No education or experience is needed.

Language Skills

• Ability to read and write in English for paperwork and the ability to understand English for training purposes.
• Able to read production board, paperwork, and labels to ensure the correct product identification, packaging materials, and storage location.

Mathematical Skills

• Basic addition and subtraction for inventory counts

Physical Demands

• The majority of your shift is spent on your feet and walking about. While performing the duties of this job, you are frequently required to stand, stoop, twist, reach, stretch, kneel, bend, and walk. You may be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• The noise level is usually moderately loud but can be quiet on some days. The work environment is quick paced in close quarters. The plant floor can get rather hot in the summer and cold in the winter.