Production Cutter & Quality Prep Associate

FreshPoint, Inc.; Warrendale (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

FreshPoint, Inc. is seeking a Production Associate to assist the line leader with daily operations and maintain a safe, organized production area. You will identify problems and suggest actions to improve performance, ensuring high-quality produce is ready for the day’s runs at acceptable productivity levels.

The role emphasizes adherence to GMPs, SQF standards, and a clean, efficient workspace with opportunities to operate processing equipment and contribute to lean manufacturing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Bi-lingual preferred.
• Limited computer skills.
• Willingness to learn lean manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Performs to standard rate for assigned production line and communicates to leadership when standard is not met.
• Be aware of production performance KPIs.
• Maintains a safe and clean workspace; supports sanitation readiness including floors, tables, and equipment.
• Maintains quality specifications of unfinished products.
• Prepares, cuts, and repacks product per customers' specifications.
• Operates machinery such as potato peelers, bag sealers, and other equipment.
• Ensures sanitation and safety procedures for SQF (safe quality food) standards.
• Colleagues must follow GMPs.

Skills

Effective communication

Bilingual (preferred)

Limited computer skills

Lean Manufacturing understanding

Education

High School or GED

Job description

FreshPoint, Inc. is seeking a Production Associate to assist the line leader with daily operations and maintain a safe, organized production area. You will identify problems and suggest actions to improve performance, ensuring high-quality produce is ready for the day’s runs at acceptable productivity levels.

The role emphasizes adherence to GMPs, SQF standards, and a clean, efficient workspace with opportunities to operate processing equipment and contribute to lean manufacturing initiatives.