Production Associate

Parker Flavors, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Flavors, Inc. is seeking a Production Associate to support food ingredient production in Baltimore, MD. This entry-level role includes responsibilities in manufacturing processes, warehouse management, and facility maintenance. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and have the desire for professional growth, with a focus on quality and safety in food production.

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred experience in food manufacturing or regulated environments.
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing food ingredients and maintaining operational flows.
• Shipping & receiving duties and facility maintenance.
• Keep accurate records of daily production activities.

Skills

Desire for professional growth

Time management

Attention to detail

Proactive communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

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Job Summary:

The Production Associate supports all aspects of production, in accordance with the Company’s established Quality System. Duties include manufacturing of food ingredients, maintaining efficient operational flow of raw materials and finished product in the warehouse, shipping & receiving, and performing facility maintenance and cleaning per the established periodic schedule.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance
  
  
  

Job Summary:

The Production Associate supports all aspects of production, in accordance with the Company’s established Quality System. Duties include manufacturing of food ingredients, maintaining efficient operational flow of raw materials and finished product in the warehouse, shipping & receiving, and performing facility maintenance and cleaning per the established periodic schedule.

Job Functions:

Food Ingredient Production

• Coordinate with Operations Supervisor regarding daily production goals
• Follow detailed instructions (formula sheets) to compound and manufacture food ingredients
• Dispense finished food ingredients into multiple packaging systems
• Affix finished product labels to final packaging
• Complete records which document daily activities
  
  
  

Warehouse Management

• Receive, label as required, and place incoming materials into designated storage locations
• Coordinate with transport drivers to safely load shipments to customers
• Prepare outgoing customer orders for shipment using packing lists and shipping websites for scheduling pickups and bills of lading
• Store produced materials in designated locations
• Ensure accurate completion of records which document shipping & receiving activities
  
  
  

Facility Maintenance

• Clean assets used during daily production
• Monitor production and maintenance equipment to minimize risk to products and personnel
• Perform regular facility maintenance and cleaning per established periodic schedule
• Complete records which document facility maintenance and cleaning activities
  
  
  

General

• Support continuous improvements to enhance processes, increase efficiency, and reduce waste
• Perform other related duties assigned by management
  
  
  

Job Qualifications:

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent
  
  
  

Experience

• Food manufacturing industry or regulated manufacturing environment (preferred)
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) (preferred)
• Shipping & receiving (preferred)
  
  
  

Skills

• Desire for professional growth into roles of increasing responsibility
• Manage time effectively, prioritize work tasks, and meet deadlines
• Follow detailed instructions, thoroughly document work, and read and understand charts
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• Proactively and clearly communicate challenges, observations, and conflicts
  
  
  

Certifications

• Current training in Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazardous Material shipping regulations (preferred)
  
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Handle products which may contain allergens (milk, peanuts, tree nuts, sesame, and soy), alcohol, and sulfites
• Use generally recognized as safe (GRAS) food chemicals and cleaning chemicals
• Possess general vision, hearing, speech, and color perception abilities
• Lift up to 50 pounds frequently Carry up to 30 pounds occasionally
• Climb ladders and mobile staircases sporadically throughout workday
• Stand and walk for majority of workday Sit sporadically throughout workday
• Reach, handle, and feel objects, tools, or controls frequently
• Bend, squat, kneel, crouch, and balance frequently
  
  
  

Shift and schedule:

• 8-hour Day Shift
• Monday to Friday
  
  
  

Parker Flavors, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment opportunities are provided without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Food Production

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