Production Associate

Parker Flavors; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Production Associate to support food ingredient manufacturing. This role involves coordinating daily production goals, managing warehouse operations, and ensuring facility maintenance. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and experience in food manufacturing or regulated environments. Join a team focused on continuous improvement and operational efficiency, where your contributions will help shape the future of food production. This position offers a chance for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) Matching

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Profit Sharing

Tuition Assistance

Vision Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing or regulated environments preferred.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support food ingredient production and warehouse management.
• Maintain facility cleanliness and perform regular maintenance tasks.
• Document daily activities and ensure accurate shipping & receiving.

Skills

Time Management

Effective Communication

Attention to Detail

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

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.