Production Associate | 1st Shift

JB; Saint Michael (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid time off

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Life/AD&D coverage

Critical Illness coverage

401K retirement program

Tuition reimbursement

Holidays & floating holidays

Safety footwear assistance

Gainsharing program

Assistance programs (mental health, 34

Growth opportunities

Training & development

Job summary

JB in Saint Michael, Minnesota is seeking a Production Associate I to join our fast-paced manufacturing team. You will handle packaging, ensure product quality, and verify weights and labeling for accuracy.

You will learn to operate packaging equipment, follow GMP/SSOP/SQF protocols, and work overtime as needed. Competitive wages and a robust benefits package start after 30 days.

Qualifications

• Able to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions.
• Able to follow written or oral instructions with several variables.
• Must learn to operate packaging equipment and adjust as needed.
• Demonstrates strong work ethic and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Package products and place within packaging machine, box, or pallet.
• Verify integrity of packages and product appearance is correct.
• Ensure products meet weight, count, labeling and packaging specifications.
• Learn to use electronic equipment related to the job title.
• Maintain orderly work area and equipment for efficiency and safety.
• Assemble, weigh, label, date code, scan, and palletize boxes as needed.
• Follow GMP, SSOP, and SQF programs and safety policies.
• Wear hair/beard net and PPE as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Work under pressure

Strong work ethic

Reading comprehension

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Production Associate I to join our team. The desired candidate will possess strong attention to detail, excellent teamwork skills, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure within a fast-paced environment.

Why YOU should work for us!

• Competitive wages and paid time off plans
• Robust benefits package offered 1st of the month following 30 days:
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Company paid basic life insurance and AD&D coverage with additional supplemental coverage available
• Critical Illness and Voluntary Accident coverage available
• Associate Purchase Program: product purchase at discounted rate

Other wonderful benefits available:

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Holidays, plus Floating Holidays
• Financial coverage provided towards safety footwear
• 401K Retirement Program with company contribution
• Gainsharing Incentive Program: Unlimited earning potential when company financial goal is achieved
• Associate Assistance Programs including but not limited to mental health resources, financial and legal support.
• Excellent Growth and Development Opportunities
• Job-specific Training Offered
• Personal Development
• Leadership Development

Compensation

• Starting hourly rate for this position is: $18.00 per hour
• Pay is based on job-related experience

Schedule

• 1st Shift: Monday – Friday, 6:30 am - 3:00 pm
• Please note: For this position, the first three days of employment require a temporary training schedule of 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. After completing these initial three days, employees will transition to their regular assigned shift.

Location

• This position is at the St. Michael facility full time.

Essential Functions

• Properly package products. Place appropriate product within packaging machine, box, or onto pallet. Utilize order cards where applicable.
• Verify integrity of package to ensure elimination of leakers and product appearance is correct.
• Confirm that product is within all specifications of product being packaged (i.e., weight, piece count, fat cover, labeling, film, seasoning/marinade, free of meat scrap debris etc.).
• Must learn how to utilize electronic equipment in accordance with job title.
• Arrange and maintain work area and equipment to assist in efficiency, safety, and reduction of waste (i.e., scales, floor mats, boxes, etc.)
• Assemble, weigh, tape, label, code date, scan, and palletize boxes where necessary.
• Always work in a safe manner for your own and other associate’s safety.
• Comply with the requirements of the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP), and Food Safety and Quality Food Programs (SQF).
• Ability to wear hair/beard net.
• Follow all safety laws, policies, and procedures. Immediately report safety concerns to supervisor. Ability to wear head and foot protection.
• Ability to follow instructions and work in a team environment.
• Attend all safety and production trainings.
• Ability to work overtime as needed, including nights and weekends.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Required Skills And Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Strong Work Ethic
• Attention to detail.
• Positive Attitude.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Physical And Environmental Factors

• Safety Awareness - Follow all safety laws, policies, and procedures. Immediately report safety concerns to supervisor. Attend, and successfully complete, when applicable, all required safety training.
• Quality Awareness - Comply with the requirements of the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP), and Food Safety and Quality Food Programs (SQF).
• Includes activities such as but not limited to walking, lifting, bending, stooping, reaching, grasping, pushing, pulling, twisting and turning
• Requires ability to lift, up to 30 lbs. regularly and occasionally up to 60 lbs.
• Requires ability to stand for the entirety of the shift (minus breaks/rest periods)
• Subject to temperatures ranging from 30 degrees to 50 degrees constantly
• Subject to noise levels higher than 85 decibels
• Ability to wear all required PPE

J&B Group, an Equal Opportunity Employer, wishes to make our Careers website accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact [e-mail]. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.