Production Associate

South Mountain Creamery; Chambersburg (Franklin County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

401(k) plan

Competitive wages

Growth opportunities

Job summary

South Mountain Creamery, a family-owned dairy producer in Chambersburg, PA, is hiring a Production Associate. The role supports our production line from morning to afternoon, with potential overtime as needed by production demands.

You will follow standard procedures, operate equipment, and help maintain a clean, safe work area. The position requires a high school diploma, teamwork, attention to detail, basic math, and the ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work in a team environment safely.
• Detail-oriented mindset.
• Ability to lift roughly 40 lbs with proper lifting techniques.
• Basic math, computation, and paperwork completion skills.

Responsibilities

• Interpret daily production schedules.
• Read, comprehend, and follow standard operating procedures.
• Safely operate and monitor processing equipment.
• Ensure the Production area is clean, free of hazards, and running smoothly.
• Machine operation and product packaging.
• Ensure that the correct label is placed on the correct product.
• Ensure that the correct product is placed in the correct box.
• Make sure that the printer is set up correctly with the right date code and product description.
• Help with tearing down and cleaning the work area.
• Complete end-of-day sanitation making sure the area is clean & prepped for the next day's production.
• May assist with documentation, recordkeeping, and reporting as required by law and/or regulatory agencies (i.e., FDA, OSHA, USDA, etc.)
• Assist in other departments as necessary, and any other duties assigned by management

Skills

Teamwork

Detail oriented

Basic math

Paperwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

South Mountain Creamery is a dairy farm family: we bottle our own milk and make our own butter, yogurt, and ice cream. We brought the milkman back in 2001 and have been making home deliveries to the DMV area for 24 years and counting! Over the years, we have grown to be the largest and most efficient home delivery business in the area. We see the "excellence in the ordinary," and everything we do is done with integrity and intention.

We love what we do and know you will too!

We are currently hiring an Production Associate for our plant in Chambersburg, PA.

Our Production Team is vital to creating high-quality farm-fresh products that is distributed to home delivery and wholesale customers alike.

This position reports to the Production Manager and is anticipated to work M-F, 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m., with flexibility to stay later depending on prodcution needs (i.e., come in early or stay later) as requested by management.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Interpret daily production schedules
• Read, comprehend, and follow standard operating procedures
• Safely operate and monitor processing equipment
• Ensure the Production area is clean, free of hazards, and running smoothly
• Machine operation and product packaging
• Ensure that the correct label is placed on the correct product
• Ensure that the correct product is placed in the correct box
• Make sure that the printer is set up correctly with the right date code and product description
• Help with tearing down and cleaning the work area
• Complete end-of-day sanitation making sure the area is clean & prepped for the next day's production
• May assist with documentation, recordkeeping, and reporting as required by law and/or regulatory agencies (i.e., FDA, OSHA, USDA, etc.)
• Assist in other departments as necessary, and any other duties assigned by management

Why work for South Mountain Creamery?

As a family-owned and minded business, we offer competitive wages, opportunities for growth, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision options as well as a great 401(k) plan! We look to challenge the status quo while striving for excellence.

SMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Want to learn more about what we do? Please visit our website.

Requirements

The right person has:

• A High School Diploma or equivalent
• The motivation to work in a team environment - safely
• A detail-oriented mindset
• Basic math, computation, and paperwork completion skills
• The ability to lift roughly 40lbs from ground level to waist high, using proper lifting techniques.

You must be able to work in a fast-paced environment while working safely and efficiently.

Bending and other physical tasks are required.

Experience is a plus, but not necessary for this position.