Production Services - Slicing - 2nd shift

Kayem Foods, Inc. Career Center; Norwich (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Kayem Foods, Inc. in Massachusetts is seeking a Production Services team member to support food production operations with a focus on efficiency, quality, and adaptability.

The role covers standard production tasks and training to back up various machines, with occasional work on the product line and stepping in as a team leader when needed. The position emphasizes maintaining quality, ensuring adequate product quantities, and assisting in machine setup while following USDA/HACCP standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform general production duties such as assembling, packing, stacking, and palletizing food products
• Occasionally work directly on the production line to support production needs
• Visually inspect products for quality and remove any non-conforming items
• Ensure adequate product quantities are available to meet order requirements
• Assist in machine setup and preparation based on production schedules and specifications
• Assemble, inspect, and clean equipment parts before and after runs, including lockout/tagout procedures
• Conduct first-piece inspections and ongoing quality checks (e.g., weight, size, twist, casing, etc.)
• Verify the accuracy of scales and machine settings
• Perform routine operational audits every 15 minutes to ensure compliance with specifications
• Cross-train across multiple production areas and serve as backup for various equipment and team lead roles
• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary workspace in accordance with USDA, HACCP, and company standards
• Assist with the disassembly, cleaning, and safe storage of equipment at end of shift
• Perform other duties as assigned or required by supervisors

Job description

SUMMARY

The Production Services position is responsible for supporting food production operations with a focus on efficiency, quality, and adaptability. The ideal candidate will perform standard production tasks and be trained to serve as a backup for various machines, occasionally work the product line, and step in as a team leader when needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform general production duties such as assembling, packing, stacking, and palletizing food products
• Occasionally work directly on the production line to support production needs
• Visually inspect products for quality and remove any non-conforming items
• Ensure adequate product quantities are available to meet order requirements
• Assist in machine setup and preparation based on production schedules and specifications
• Assemble, inspect, and clean equipment parts before and after runs, including lockout/tagout procedures
• Conduct first-piece inspections and ongoing quality checks (e.g., weight, size, twist, casing, etc.)
• Verify the accuracy of scales and machine settings
• Perform routine operational audits every 15 minutes to ensure compliance with specifications
• Cross-train across multiple production areas and serve as backup for various equipment and team lead roles
• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary workspace in accordance with USDA, HACCP, and company standards
• Assist with the disassembly, cleaning, and safe storage of equipment at end of shift
• Perform other duties as assigned or required by supervisors