Production - Production Associate

EarthFresh; Hooper (NE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

EarthFresh in Hooper, NE is seeking a Production Associate to support on the Production Floor. You will lump potatoes onto skids, load product, and prepare items for outbound shipment while operating production line equipment as needed.

The role requires a high school diploma, 1–2 years in a warehouse/production setting, and good verbal and written communication skills. An ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand long hours, and work overtime on evenings/weekends is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of experience in warehouse or production environment.
• Food industry experience is an asset.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Positive attitude and team player.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Flexibility and willingness to work overtime as required, including evenings/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lumping potatoes onto skids using proper lifting techniques.
• Transferring product from boxes to bins.
• Preparing product for outbound shipment as directed by the Production Manager.
• Packing finished product onto masters on specified lines, as per production schedule.
• Basic operation of equipment and/or production machinery as required.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Production experience

Communication skills

Team player

Education

High school diploma

Job description

OBJECTIVE

Reporting to the Production Manager, the Production Associate role exists to assist on the Production Floor. The incumbent shall be responsible for lumping, loadings skids, preparing finished product for outbound shipment as well as operating production line equipment (as required).

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Experience & Skills:

• 1-2 years of experience in Warehouse or Production environment
• Food industry experience an asset
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Positive attitude and team player
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Ability to stand for long periods of time throughout the workday
• Flexibility and willingness to work overtime as required, including evenings/weekends

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Lumping potatoes onto skids utilizing proper lifting techniques.
2. Transferring product from boxes to bins.
3. Preparing product for outbound shipment as directed by the Production Manager.
4. Packing finished product onto masters on specified lines, as per production schedule.
5. Basic operation of equipment and/or production machinery as required.