Food Production Associate-2nd Shift SC

E.a.-Sween-; Hodges (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

PTO

8 Paid Holidays

Company-Paid Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Job summary

E.A. Sween is seeking production team members in Hodges, SC to inspect, assemble, and package sandwiches, following GMP, safety protocols, and recipe standards to ensure quality.

Join a collaborative, fast-paced line; you may lift up to 30 lbs, work overtime when needed, maintain clean work areas, and contribute to lean improvements and on-time delivery. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, PTO, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, life/disability coverage, tuition

Qualifications

• Ability to work well with others in a team.
• Maintain good attendance.
• Keep work area clean, safe and organized.
• Must be able to perform assigned rotation.
• Must be able to lift 30 lbs occasionally.
• Overtime may be required depending on production schedule.

Responsibilities

• Follow GMP and safety protocols with PPE.
• Inspect sandwiches and pull rejects to ensure quality and recipe accuracy.
• Collaborate with supervisor and line team to meet production targets.
• Ensure correct materials and slice sizes per recipe and appearance.

Skills

Teamwork mindset

Good attendance

Organized workspace

Overtime willingness

English proficiency

Job description

Since 1955, we have been on a mission To Passionately Feed Millions Daily with High Quality Food People Enjoy! We are a third-generation family-owned and professionally managed organization with a commitment to strategic growth. We continue to be successful because of talented people, just like you, who choose to join our family and call E.A. Sween home. We pride ourselves on fostering a welcoming, respectful, and rewarding culture where employees are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work each and every day. At E.A. Sween, our team members are seen, heard, and appreciated not just for what they do, but for who they are. We hope you’ll join us!

Hours of operation are Monday-Thursday 4pm-2:30am. Overtime on Fridays, when needed. Hourly pay is $18.00 with $1.25 shift differential.

E.A. Sween is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Veteran/Disability

What We’re Seeking

Produce high quality products at efficient levels of manufacturing using Standard Work, while working together as a team. Responsible for the inspection of all sandwiches coming down the line to ensure appearance meets all quality standards and recipe specifications and pulling rejected products off the discharge belt of the Multivac in a timely manner.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

General

Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure food safety and integrity.
Always follow safety protocols and use designated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in required areas.
Follow additional tasks as assigned by Production Supervisor or Lead.
Collaborate, communicate, and learn from people with different backgrounds, cultures, abilities, language, or perspectives.

Food Safety and Quality

Execute assigned food safety, quality and continuous improvement ensuring to support SQF requirements, regulatory requirements and customers requirements.
Pull rejected products off the discharge belt of the Multivac in a timely manner.
Inspect raw materials for quality and communicate any deviations.
Report any questionable product to Line Controller, QA, Lead or Production Supervisor before bringing to line.

Leadership

Follow Policies and Procedures of EA Sween Company.
Respect and cooperate with any work duties that are requested of you by your Supervisor, Lead or Line Controller.

Control and watch for material waste, i.e, floor waste, over portioning of raw material on sandwiches.
Notify maintenance immediately if problems arise with equipment.
Contribute to process improvements; participate in lean activities.

Standard Work

All products are to be produced to recipe/appearance specifications, using standard work as a guideline on how to perform each position on the line.
Ensure the material being used is correct.
Ensure correct slices of meat or cheese to deliver correct quantity and appearance.

Equipment & PPE

Trays
Scoops
Miscellaneous small utensils
Buckets/bins
Scissors & ruler
Carts
Weber
Miscellaneous slicing equipment
Ear plugs
Cut resistant gloves

What You’ll Need (Qualifications)

Required

Able to work well with others and have a teamwork mindset; communicate effectively as possible.
Able to maintain a good attendance record.
Able to keep work area clean, safe and organized.
Able to perform assigned rotation.
Able to lift 30 lbs. occasionally.
Depending on production schedule, must be able to lift over 10 lbs. occasionally within a 10-12.5-hour shift, depending on your assigned schedule.
Mandatory overtime may be required.

Preferred

Able to communicate in English
Previous assembly experience
Food related experience

Physical Demands/Work Environment

Able to bend, push, pull frequently
Able to work in cool conditions, 35-45 degrees continuously
Able to lift 30 lbs. occasionally
Able to reach overhead occasionally
Able to be on feet continuously
Able to keep up with manufacturing speeds continuously
Able to work with others continuously
Able to handle repetition continuously
Able to rotate to all production positions and lines

How You’ll Find Success at EAS

Value People Most of All: Show respect & care, embrace diversity, and empower others.
Commit to Safety Everyday: See something, say something do something, practice safe behavior, and celebrate safety success.
Invest in Our Company to Thrive: Share ideas to improve, learn & grow, and embrace change.
Think Before Doing And Act Decisively: Make thoughtful decisions, work together to find solutions, and do what’s right.
Welcome Constructive Straight Talk: Be honest and respectful even when difficult, be open to ideas and feedback, and ask questions to understand.
Serve Up Exceptional Experiences: Provide value to customers, take pride in your work, and help others to be successful.
Enjoy What You Do!: Have a positive attitude, Live the Spirit of E.A. Sween, and celebrate success.

E.A. Sween is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and well-being of our team members. Benefits include:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
8 Paid Holidays
Company-Paid Life Insurance
401(k) with Company Match – fully vested after 2 years
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Recognition Program (Boss Bucks)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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