Production Associate

Chobani; Norton Shores (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Production Associate to join their dynamic team. In this role, you'll engage in various essential duties within the canning plant, ensuring that high-quality, ready-to-drink products are produced efficiently. You'll collaborate with fellow associates and operators, adhering to stringent quality and food safety standards. This position demands flexibility, effective communication skills, and a commitment to Good Manufacturing Practices. Join a company that values ethical practices and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

401K Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

Mental Health Services

Front Loaded PTO

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred; 1-5 years related experience.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper packaging materials are used for each product.
• Visually inspect products for defects and food safety compliance.
• Communicate changes in product flow and equipment malfunctions.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Mathematical Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1-5 years related experience

Job description

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The Production Associate performs general and specific duties related to their assigned work area in the canning plant. Workers may be assigned to one or more areas throughout the plant and work with other production associates, machine operators, and support teams to ensure RTD (Ready-to-Drink) finished goods are safely and efficiently produced in accordance with quality specifications.

Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 3:15pm-1:45am + OT

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensure the proper packaging materials are used for each product being produced.

Visually inspect cans, bottles, boxes, cartons, and other materials for printing defects, quality defects, food safety defects, etc.

Work at varying stations on automated production lines to ultimately move finished goods from the production line to finished good skids, including stacking finished good cases on skids.

Communicate any changes immediately in product flow, equipment malfunctions, shortages, or deviations from quality or food-safety specifications to operators, Team Lead, Supervisor, or Maintenance as necessary.

Ensure that the packaging rate guidelines are followed to meet productivity/metrics.

Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) to maintain a clean and safe work area.

Responsible for food safety pre-requisite training programs related to designated area(s).

Complete other tasks as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma or GED preferred; or one to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Experience within the food and beverage industry preferred.

Work in a wet environment with some exposure to cleaning chemicals and allergens.

Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends, and holidays.

Thrive in a fast-paced team environment.

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Must be able to abide by all required Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

Must be able to pass all pre-employment screens (including drug, background).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

NOTE: The inability to perform any of the following physical requirements does not preclude an applicant from consideration unless, following an individualized analysis, it is determined that the physical requirement is an essential job function, and the applicant is unable to perform such function with or without reasonable accommodation

Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms

Regularly required to lift boxes/cases with rotational movement, occasionally at or above shoulder height

Frequently required to talk or hear

Frequently required walking and standing

Ability to climb a ladder

Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds

Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

ABOUT US:

La Colombe is a leading coffee roaster in pursuit of excellent coffee for all since its inception in 1994. Through ethical trade with growers, advocating for equity, and empowering their communities, La Colombe continues to be a pioneer and raises the standards for outstanding quality coffee. The brand is known for providing beloved signature blends, exceptional single-origin coffees, and the world's first-ever textured canned cold latte. La Colombe operates 32 cafés across Philadelphia, New York, Chicago, Boston, Los Angeles, Austin, and Washington, D.C. La Colombe's celebrated coffees are also available in cafés, hotels, restaurants and retailers worldwide. In 2023, La Colombe was acquired by Chobani, a next-generation food and beverage company on a mission to make nutritious food accessible to all.

Chobani is an equal opportunity employer. Chobani will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military and/or veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, 401K match, short- and long-term disability coverage, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement. We are also proud to offer specialized benefits like health care navigation, mental health services, fertility assistance, and paid parental leave as well as front loaded PTO and FTO based on location, start date and tenure and 11 Holidays each year.