Production Team Member - Days

Universal Pure, LLC; Villa Rica (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Pure, LLC seeks a Production Team Member to operate in a cold, fast-paced manufacturing environment on a 7:00AM–7:00PM day shift with a 2-2-3 rotation. You will pack/unpack, load/unload, palletize, label, and sort products, ensuring quality and safety on the line.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, forklift experience, English proficiency, and the ability to lift and handle heavy items. The role emphasizes teamwork and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Refrigeration, warehouse, production or manufacturing experience.
• MHE/Forklift experience required.
• 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 a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to 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.

Responsibilities

• Pack and unpack product on the line.
• Load and unload carriers for the HPP machine.
• Stack and build pallets.
• Label and code date products.
• Sort products to remove off-spec items for rework or disposal.
• Sanitize and clean parts of the line during changeovers; wear PPE.
• Perform other sanitation duties as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Be rotated off the line to another line if a machine requires maintenance.

Skills

MHE/Forklift experience

English communication

Teamwork

Mental math

Stamina for long shifts

Safety awareness

Physical strength

Cold environment adaptability

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Position Purpose

The Production Team Member will follow the direction given by the Line Lead and shift Supervisor. This position may rotate down the line throughout their shift. This Job Description covers both High-Pressure Processing and Value-Added Services.

Brief Description

Position Purpose

The Production Team Member will follow the direction given by the Line Lead and shift Supervisor. This position may rotate down the line throughout their shift. This Job Description covers both High-Pressure Processing and Value-Added Services.

• Packing and unpacking product
• Loading and unloading carriers for the HPP machine
• Stacking and building pallets
• Labeling and code dating product
• Sorting product on the line to remove off-spec product to a rework or disposal container
• Cleaning and Sanitizing parts of the line during certain product changeovers. This includes wearing appropriate personal protective equipment for parts of the work assigned (safety glasses at a minimum,, required at all time on the shop floor).
• Other Sanitation duties as assigned
• Other duties as assigned
• A Production Team Member should expect to be rotated off the line to another line or assignment if a Machine goes down for necessary maintenance or other reason.

Our Day Shift runs from 7:00AM to 7:00PM on a 2-2-3 schedule. (2 days on; 2 days off; 3 days on; then 2 days off; 2 days on; 3 days off - repeats every two weeks)

Requirements

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 or 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

Summary

Our Day Shift runs from 7:00AM to 7:00PM on a 2-2-3 schedule. (2 days on; 2 days off; 3 days on; then 2 days off; 2 days on; 3 days off - repeats every two weeks)