Production Associate

Reddy Ice Holdings, Inc.; Indio (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Reddy Ice Holdings, Inc. in Indio, CA is seeking a team member to bag and stack ice on pallets, following lean practices and continuous improvement. The role emphasizes safety, quality checks, and adherence to ethical standards on a 12-hour shift.

The candidate should have a HS diploma or GED, basic math skills, and the ability to learn line operations and keep a neat, square pallet presentation.

Qualifications

• Must have High School diploma or GED and basic math ability.
• Familiarity with lean tools and continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to learn to operate line equipment and follow safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Stack bags 5lb–40lb neatly on standard pallets.
• Monitor product quality and identify deviations.
• Learn to start and stop the line as needed.
• Maintain a safe work area and report hazards.
• Clean the area according to schedule.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.
• Adhere to high ethical standards and safety commitments.

Skills

Lean principles

Kaizen

Value stream mapping

A3 problem solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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.

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

Location Indio City: Indio State: California 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.