Production Employee, Second Shift

Newly Weds Foods- Watertown, MA; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

Newly Weds Foods in Watertown, MA is hiring for a 2nd shift production worker in our breading and batter plant. The role emphasizes loading, stacking, and packaging finished product, ensuring accuracy and cleanliness on the line, and meeting daily production goals while following safety rules.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma (or equivalent) with several years in production, and can lift 25–55 lbs. Proficiency with MS Office/AS400/Lotus Notes is valued; equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; some college preferred.
• Five (5) years hands-on production experience or related field.
• Knowledge of OSHA and manufacturing/QA processes.
• Able to pass required testing for supervisory position.
• Willing to obtain DOT physical and CDL-A if warranted.
• Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Verify ingredients dumped and batch with supervisor as needed.
• Dump blended ingredients into Hopper per job order.
• Assist in loading boxes/bags onto pallets; lift 25–55 lbs continuously.
• Assist in bagging and inventory/cycle counts; maintain cleanliness.
• Follow LOTO procedures; ensure product integrity and QA compliance.

Skills

Professional communication

Analytical abilities

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma, some college or advanced courses preferred

Tools

MS Office

AS400

Lotus Notes

Job description

***Position needed for 2nd shift***

Newly Weds Foods makes food coatings for some of the biggest brand names in the country! We are hiring for our manufacturing plant in Watertown which is a Breading and Batter plant some production positions for second shift. The production worker p erforms functions directed towards successfully and efficiently meeting packaging goals for customer orders by dumping ready to package product to the Hopper on packaging lines.

• Verifies ingredients being Dumped
• Verifies batch with Supervisor as needed
• Dumps blended ingredients or products into Hopper as per job order.
• Frequent pushing / pulling of drums weighing over 100 lbs.
• Required to assist in stacking at the end of the line as needed by loading boxes/bags onto a pallet. Requires lifting up to 25 - 55 lbs. continuously.
• Required to assist in bagging of product as needed. Requires pushing/pulling up to 55+ lbs. Maintains packaging standards.
• Completes paperwork as needed.
• Must maintain integrity of product.
• Must assist in inventory and cycle counts
• Keeps area and equipment clean; follows LOTO procedures when cleaning equipment.

Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Minimum Qualifications:

1. High school diploma, some college or advanced courses preferred. Requires a minimum of five (5) years hands-on experience in our production area or related field. A combination of education and experience will be considered.
2. Proven record for quality, safety and attendance policies. Thorough work knowledge of OSHA, company policies and procedures and manufacturing/QA processes.
3. Must successfully pass required testing for supervisory position.
4. Willing to attain DOT physical and CDL-A license if warranted.
5. Professional communication, analytical abilities, organizational skills, interpersonal skills and general knowledge in MS Office, AS400 and Lotus Notes.

Disclaimer: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

New Weds Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Newly Weds Foods will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States without assistance or support from Newly Weds Foods. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.