PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE - 3rd Shift - MERIDEN - Immediate Openings

Universal Pure LLC; Meriden (CT); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to providing safe and delicious food! As a Production Associate, you will play a vital role in the food manufacturing process, ensuring quality and safety while working in a dynamic environment. With various shifts available, you can find the perfect fit for your schedule. This role offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) with company match, and a culture that values teamwork and development. If you are ready to make a difference in the food industry and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Paid vacation and holidays

Health and medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Culture of people development

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and write English for training.
• High School Diploma or GED is required.

Responsibilities

• Packing and unpacking products and loading/unloading cylinders.
• Maintaining health, safety, and cleanliness standards.

Skills

Ability to read and write English

Basic mental math

Teamwork

Attention to health and safety standards

Refrigeration and warehouse experience

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Hiring immediately, speedy interview process, offers made on the spot, start right away!

At Universal Pure, we’re dedicated to giving people everywhere safe, fresh, and delicious food to eat and drink. We provide high-pressure processing (HPP), value-added services and cold storage for our partners in the food industry. We are focused on safety and driven by service.

Join the Food Manufacturing Industry in a Manufacturing, Production, Warehouse type role!

Production Associate opportunities for various shifts are available. Must be able to read and write English to be trained for Machine Operator.

Shifts and Pay:

• 1st shift - 6:30 am - 3:00 pm Mon-Fri - $15.69/hour
• 3rd Shift - 10:30pm to 7:00am, Sun-Thurs - $16.59/hour

Benefits offered at Universal Pure:

• Paid vacation and holidays!
• Health and medical benefits!
• 401(k) with company match!
• A culture of people development and internal career growth.
• A culture of caring, collaboration and respect.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Packing and unpacking product
• Loading and unloading cylinders for the HPP machine
• Stacking and building pallets
• Labeling and code dating product
• Sanitation duties as assigned
• Following health, safety, and cleanliness standards
• Work on an assembly line
• Ability to communicate in English (speak, read, and write)
• Excellent attendance and punctuality for an hourly role
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Ability to perform basic mental math
• Ability to balance productivity, quality and safety
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Ability to effectively work with others and as part of a team
• Refrigeration, warehouse, production or manufacturing experience preferred

Work Environment:

• This role operates in a wet and cold/refrigerated environment (around 35 degrees F) located within a manufacturing, warehousing, and production type facility. Must be able to withstand cold temperatures for 8 hours a day.

Physical Demands:

• This is largely a static role with standing, however, the ability to perform repetitive bending and standing up is also required. This would require the ability to lift 10-35 lbs. repetitively and up to 45 lbs. occasionally. Must also be able to push/pull up to 250 lbs on rollers occasionally.

At Universal Pure we offer medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and other health benefits. We also offer a 401(k) with a company match, paid vacation, and paid holidays. We are developing an effective, caring, and respectful team both in the HR department and across the organization and seek to add new employees who feel the same.

Allergen Statement:

Hourly Employees: Universal Pure facilities may process, pack, and or store products containing allergenic food ingredients as referenced by FDA, team members who may come in direct contact, must be able to work with these ingredients.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability.

Upon offer of employment, candidates will be asked to complete a drug screening test. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of this test.