Production Associate - 2nd shift

System One; Crystal (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Weekly pay

On-site facility

Job summary

System One, Inc. is hiring a Production Associate for the 2nd shift at our Minneapolis area facility. This on-site, contract-to-hire role focuses on setting up and running cereal production trials, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency.

You will lift up to 55 lbs, work Monday through Friday 2:00 PM–10:00 PM, with potential overtime and weekend notice. The position offers weekly pay, benefits, and opportunities to grow within the manufacturing environment, collaborating with cross-functional

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of food sanitation experience
• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs repeatedly
• Comfortable in processing environments (pilot plant or plant)
• Capable of autonomously operating equipment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Set up and prepare production equipment for trials and testing, ensuring safe and efficient operation.
• Operate equipment during trials to test products and processes, monitor performance, and resolve issues.
• Clean and sanitize equipment before and after trials following food safety procedures.
• Support cross-functional teams across manufacturing platforms, coordinating trial activities.
• Lift and manipulate ingredients or equipment up to 55 lbs.

Skills

Food safety

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Self-motivated

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Production Associate - 2nd shift
Location: Minneapolis, MN (Golden Valley)
Type: Contract-to-possible hire
Compensation: $21.00/hr + benefits (weekly pay)
Work Model: 100% On-Site
Hours: Monday - Friday, 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM. Occasional OT, may include weekend work (notice given)

Production Associate Responsibilities:

• Set up and prepare production equipment for product trials and testing, ensuring everything is ready to run safely and efficiently.
• Operate equipment during trials to test products and processes, monitor performance, and help resolve any issues.
• Clean and sanitize equipment before and after trials, following food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Support internal teams across different manufacturing platforms, with a primary focus on cereal production, by coordinating trial activities and ensuring equipment and work areas are ready for use.
• Lift and manipulate ingredients or equipment up to 55 lbs.

Production Associate Requirements:

• At least 1 year of food sanitation experience
• High School Diploma (or equivalent) required
• Ability to lift consistently & repeatedly, manipulate & transport ingredients or equipment, up to 55 lbs.
• Comfortable in processing (pilot plant or plant) environment
• Confidence in autonomously operating equipment
• Ability to assess and solve technical/mechanical problems
• Basic computer/technology skills (Office Suite, other computer programs)
• Strong understanding of food safety and human safety
• Experience of working in teams to deliver results
• Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving Skills
• Ability to coach, train & develop others
• Translate technical expertise to business impact
• Strong communication skills with peers and with customers
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment
• Ability to communicate effectively and contribute to a team environment
• Interpersonal ability to build relationships at all levels within the organization to advance your work
• Ability to diagnose and resolve conflicts with others
• Desire to learn new concepts quickly and apply in productive ways
• Maturity to navigate and lead through stressful situations
• Strong self-starter and holds a high regard for quality of work, seeks out opportunity to add value
• Ability to influence others
• Leadership within a team and ownership within your work
• Effectively manage multiple competing priorities
• High efficiency in ways of working
• Previous work experience in a similar field
• Foodservice & Laboratory experience
• Passionate about the creation of food, CPG industry, and consumer trends (both food and packaging)

System One, and its subsidiaries including Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.