Production Associate

Creative Solutions Services, LLC; Gallatin (TN); On-site; USD 59,457,000 - 64,251,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Dental insurance

Life Insurance

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

On-Board Services Industrial is hiring a Production Associate I for a contract role in Gallatin, TN. You will support safe, efficient production of food products, ensuring GMP, food safety, and quality standards are met. Responsibilities span safety, packaging, material handling, and documentation.

Work across multiple lines, operate packaging equipment, and assist with setup and minor adjustments. The role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to learn varied production tasks

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Previous experience in food manufacturing, production, warehouse, packaging, logistics, or related industrial environment preferred, but not required.
• Willingness to learn and successfully perform multiple production and packaging functions.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to plant safety policies, GMP requirements, food safety procedures, and company standards.
• Operate across multiple manufacturing and packaging lines and assist with equipment adjustments.
• Follow SOPs to ensure efficient production flow and product consistency.
• Complete required production documentation accurately and timely.
• Package products according to specifications and customer requirements.
• Move materials using pallet jacks and maintain organized work areas.
• Communicate safety, quality, and production issues with team and leadership.

Skills

Food manufacturing

GMP awareness

Safety focus

Attention to detail

Data entry

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Multi-function

Basic reading/writing SOPs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet jacks (manual/electric)

Scales

Box erectors

Packaging equipment

Job description

On-Board Services Industrial is hiring a Production Associate

Position Details:

• Position Type: Contract
• Job Location: Gallatin, TN
• Benefits: 401K, Dental insurance, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Vision Insurance
• Compensation: $ 20.75/hour
• Shift: 2nd shift

Position Summary

The Production Associate I is responsible for supporting the safe, efficient, and quality-focused production of food products. As a member of the production team, this role contributes to achieving daily production goals while maintaining compliance with food safety standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and company policies. Associates work collaboratively to ensure products meet customer specifications and are packaged, labeled, and shipped accurately.

Key Responsibilities

Safety & Compliance

• Adhere to all plant safety policies, GMP requirements, food safety procedures, and company standards.
• Actively participate in creating and maintaining a safe work environment.
• Immediately report safety concerns, hazards, incidents, or potential risks to appropriate leadership and take corrective action when authorized.
• Participate in safety inspections, audits, improvement initiatives, and team meetings throughout the facility.
• Maintain compliance with all quality, food safety, and sanitation requirements.

Production Operations

• Perform production duties across multiple manufacturing and packaging lines, including roles such as trayer, molder, counter, and packer.
• Assist with operating production equipment and perform minor adjustments to molding, forming, conveying, and packaging systems as needed.
• Support mixing and equipment operations as a helper when assigned.
• Follow standard operating procedures to ensure efficient production flow and product consistency.
• Complete required production documentation accurately and timely.

Packaging & Quality

• Package products according to established specifications and customer requirements.
• Operate and set up scales, palletizers, box erectors, and box taping equipment.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and minor equipment adjustments to support production efficiency.
• Ensure all products meet quality standards, including proper labeling, packaging, sealing, and palletizing.
• Identify and communicate quality concerns promptly and assist with corrective actions.
• Perform product rework, recasing, and repackaging activities as assigned.

Material Handling

• Safely move materials and finished goods using electric pallet jacks and manual pallet jacks.
• Push, pull, lift, and transport product and packaging materials throughout the production area.
• Maintain organized work areas to support safe and efficient operations.

Teamwork & Continuous Improvement

• Communicate effectively with team members and leadership regarding safety, quality, production, and operational issues.
• Participate in process improvement activities, team meetings, and plant initiatives.
• Support operational excellence by following standard work practices and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Shift Lead or Supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Previous experience in food manufacturing, production, warehouse, packaging, logistics, or a related industrial environment preferred, but not required.
• Willingness to learn and successfully perform multiple production and packaging functions.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Basic computer, tablet, and data entry skills for completing production, quality, and safety documentation.
• Ability to effectively communicate with supervisors and team members regarding safety, quality, production, and operational concerns.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to perform accurate counts, inspections, and product verification activities.
• Ability to follow written procedures, visual work instructions, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Ability to read, understand, and comply with safety policies, GMP requirements, food safety standards, and operating instructions.
• Demonstrated commitment to product quality, food safety, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Basic troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility to cross-train and perform a variety of production, packaging, sanitation, and material-handling tasks.
• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), HACCP principles, food safety requirements, and workplace safety standards is preferred.

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, stoop, kneel, and perform repetitive motions throughout a scheduled shift.
• Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely operate manual and electric pallet jacks following training and certification requirements.
• Ability to work in manufacturing environments with varying temperatures, including hot and cold conditions.
• Ability to work in areas with elevated noise levels while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hearing protection.
• Ability to work around common food ingredients, allergens, spices, and food processing materials as part of daily operations.
• Ability to safely work around manufacturing equipment, moving machinery, and approved cleaning and sanitation chemicals.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, or different shifts as business needs require.

Preferred Attributes

• Positive attitude, reliability, and strong attendance record.
• Commitment to teamwork, accountability, and workplace safety.
• Continuous learning mindset with a desire to develop equipment ownership and operational skills.
• Willingness to participate in TPM, Continuous Improvement, and operational excellence initiatives.

On-Board was founded in 1976 by Robert L. Wilson to provide Engineering and Design services to the chemical manufacturing industry. Today, On-Board is a thriving privately held family of companies with services including: Consulting, Professional Engineering, Industrial Maintenance and Facility Management, Contracted Manufacturing and Production Services, as well as Temporary Staffing and Recruiting throughout North America.

The On-Board Family of Companies conducts operations through its Corporate Headquarters located in East Windsor, NJ along with Regional Offices in New Castle, DE and Wake Forest, NC. On-Board’s Mission is to provide “Flexible Service by applying the talents of our people, work processes and technology to meet our clients’ expectations in a Safe, Responsible and Dependable manner.”

On-Board Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

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