Production Associate

Synsus, LLC.; Minnesota; On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Synsus, LLC. in Minnesota is seeking a production associate to operate manual and automated filling, packaging, and material handling in a fast-paced plant environment.

You will follow batch records, run filling and capping equipment, weigh liquids, and stack pallets while ensuring quality and safety standards are met. The role requires teamwork and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma equivalency.
• Strong math and reading comprehension.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe work environment.
• Operate packaging lines: jug filler, capper, labeler, case sealer, palletizer.
• Weigh liquids using scales and verify gross vs net weights.
• Stack and palletize finished goods.
• Report equipment issues to maintenance.
• Follow batch records and quality checks.
• Assist in warehousing, shipping, and receiving.
• Adhere to safety, quality, and production standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Mechanical reasoning

Mathematical ability

Communication

Quality awareness

Education

GED or high school diploma equivalency

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

SummaryThis position is responsible for performing production work. The responsibilities of this position include manual and automated means of filling containers with product, packing product, stacking, and moving product. Associates must be able to have high standards and understanding of quality and packaging processes.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesAlways maintain a clean and safe work environment.Cleaning, maintaining, and organizing packaging material and equipment.Changing product filters, cleaning tank product lines, production equipment, and intermediate bulk containers.Support and adhere to Synsus Private Label Partners’ safety, quality, cleanliness, & production standards.Follow Job Batch Record for filling and packaging liquids.Fill out Quality Control Job Record and include appropriate in process quality check results.Utilize scales suitable for the weighing operation.Understand the difference between gross and net weight. Be able to convert pounds to gallons.Stack packaged product on pallets by hand if necessary, in designated pattern.Ensure conformance to quality and appearance specifications.Report damaged or ineffective equipment to maintenance.Set up, tune, and operate packaging filling equipment including but not limited to jug filler, capper, labeler, lot encoder, case sealer and auto palletizer.Sweep, mop, and remove debris.Scrap waste material from machine.Assist with chemical operations, warehousing, and shipping and receiving.Operate a powered industrial truck to move materials around the plant.Take instructions from line leaders, supervisors, and managers.Any other duties assigned.QualificationsExcellent written and oral communication skills.Proficiency in math, reading comprehension, and mechanical reasoning with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.Education & ExperienceGED or high school diploma equivalency.Physical RequirementsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, or feel.The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands, and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch.The employee is often required to lift up to 50 pounds.The vision requirements include close vision and ability to adjust focus.Employees must be able to stand for long periods of time.Working EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to the typical plant environment with no air conditioning. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.