Production Associate

Reddy Ice Holdings, Inc.; Elk Grove (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Reddy Ice Holdings, Inc. in Elk Grove, California, is seeking a full-time worker to bag and stack ice on pallets, following quality and safety standards.

The role emphasizes lean principles and continuous improvement, using tools like VSM and Kaizen to drive value for customers and employees. The responsibilities include operating the line, monitoring product quality, maintaining a clean and safe workspace, and adhering to ethical standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Ability to count and perform basic math.
• Ability to lift up to 45 lbs and work in cold environments.

Responsibilities

• Stack bags (5lb–40lb) onto standard pallets neatly and squarely.
• Monitor bags for quality issues (ties, foreign objects, yellow ice).
• Learn to start and stop the line when needed.
• Maintain a safe work area and report hazards to supervisor.
• Keep the work area and facility clean according to the Master Cleaning Schedule.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Requisition

JR24614

WORKER TIME TYPE

Full time

WORKER SUB-TYPE

Regular Shift

POSITION PURPOSE

This role accelerates business value by bagging and/or stacking ice on pallets. Demonstrates our “True North” attributes: voice of the customer, respect for the individual, no nonsense communication and utilization of facts, servant leadership and has a continuous improvement mindset in every facet of leadership and daily interaction. Leads, collaborates and demonstrates the lean principles and utilizes the lean methodologies and tools to facilitate continuous process improvements and value creation for our customers, employees and shareholders. Actively utilizes lean tools (VSM, Kaizen, A3, etc.) to inform and assess business opportunities to drive continuous improvement. Lead and participate in Kaizen and value stream mapping activities.

Pay

Pay $24.00

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Stack a variety of products, ranging from 5lb to 40lb bags onto standard pallets, must be done neat and square.
• Help monitor product quality including; bags not properly tied, foreign objects, yellow ice and any deviation from standards.
• Learn to start and stop the line when needed.
• Keep the area safe and report potential hazards to supervisor.
• Clean immediate work area and entire facility according to the Master Cleaning Schedule.
• Make and assume other duties and responsibilities required or assigned by management.
• Adhering to the Code of Business Ethics is essential. We value honesty and integrity above all else and expect employees to be committed to the highest ethical standards.
• Maintain high safety standards. Safety is personal for us all.

CONTACTS

Internal: P&V Supervisor, other crew members and maintenance staff External: None

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Must have High School diploma or GED with the ability to count numbers, use of basic math and complete simple paperwork.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position has no supervisory responsibility.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to lift and stack up to 45lbs throughout 12-hour shift.
• Must be able to work in room with temperatures of 45 – 60 degrees.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Location

Elk Grove City: Elk Grove State: California

Company Overview

Reddy Ice manufactures and distributes approximately 1.8 million tons of ice annually to a broad and diversified customer base. These customers rely on us for ice that is produced under the industry’s highest standards. With our quality and high service levels, Reddy Ice has become the provider of choice for customers coast to coast.