Production Team Member

Universal Pure; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and holidays

Health and medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Culture of people development

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Universal Pure in Meriden, CT is seeking a Production Team Member to join their manufacturing team. Candidates will enjoy a speedy interview process and the opportunity to start immediately. This role involves packing products, operating machinery, and maintaining a safe work environment in a refrigerated facility.

Key qualifications include a high school diploma and relevant manufacturing experience. Universal Pure values safety and teamwork, offering benefits such as health coverage and paid vacations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in refrigeration, warehouse, or manufacturing preferred.
• MHE or Forklift experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Packing and unpacking products.
• Loading and unloading cylinders for the HPP machine.
• Stacking and building pallets.
• Labeling and code dating products.
• Performing sanitation duties as assigned.

Skills

Refrigeration experience

Warehouse experience

Production or manufacturing experience

MHE/Forklift experience

Basic mental math skills

Communication in English

Productivity, quality, and safety balance

Teamwork

Ability to work in cold/wet environment

Physical lifting capability

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Brief 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 role!

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

The Production Team Member will follow the direction given by the line lead and shift supervisor. This position will rotate down the line throughout their shift.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, And Key Accountabilities

• Packing and unpacking the product
• Loading and unloading cylinders for the HPP machine
• Stacking and building pallets
• Labeling and code dating product
• Sanitation duties as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED
• Refrigeration, warehouse, production or manufacturing experience
• MHE/Forklift experience
• Ability to perform basic mental math
• Ability to communicate in English (Speak, read, and write)
• Ability to balance productivity, quality, and safety
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment
• Ability to effectively work with others and as part of a team
• Ability to work in a cold/wet environment
• Ability to lift 10-35 lbs repetitively and up to 45 lbs occasionally
• Ability to push/pull up to 250 lbs on rollers occasionally
• Ability to stand for 10-12 hour shifts

Working Conditions

• This role operates in a cold/wet refrigerated environment (around 34 degrees F) located within a manufacturing, warehousing, and production type facility. Must be able to withstand cold temperatures for 10-12 hours a day.
• This is largely a static role with standing, however, the ability to perform repetitive bending and standing up is also required.

Hourly Employees: Universal Pure facilities may process, pack, and 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.

Allergen Statement

Universal Pure facilities may process, pack, and 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.

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.

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

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Universal Pure Is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer