Picture your day: you check in with your Shift Supervisor, gear up, review safety and quality notes, and step onto a production line where timing, teamwork, and precision matter. You help keep the line moving, the area spotless, and the product compliant with USDA, GMP, and SQF standards—every time.
About the role Department: ProductionLocation: RomeovilleReports to: Shift Supervisor What you will do Produce quality products that meet customer specifications and regulatory requirements.Communicate clearly and promptly with your supervisor and support teammates as needed.Follow directions and apply training on Safety, Quality Assurance, and USDA rules.Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area at all times.Work at the pace of the production line while maintaining accuracy.Practice GMPs consistently, including proper handwashing and adherence to the employee hygiene plan.Follow all USDA guidelines and uphold the SQF Food Safety Code for Manufacturing.Report any food safety or quality concerns immediately to supervision and/or QA; comply with customer requirements when applicable.Pitch in with other duties as assigned or when you volunteer to help. What you bring Hardworking, reliable, safety-minded, and a collaborative teammate.Basic reading, writing, and math abilities.High school diploma or equivalent preferred.Experience in a manufacturing environment and packaging a plus. Food safety mindsetYou proactively flag any potential risks or signs of out-of-spec products, equipment, packaging, or raw materials to a manager so issues can be resolved quickly.
Physical Requirements
*The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Lift up to 50 lbs.
Work standing or walking for long periods of time.
Work bending and squatting.
Work making fast and repetitive hand motions.
Work in cold refrigerated and frozen conditions.
And able to push/pull heavy loads using hand jack.
Work Environment
*The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed outside weather conditions, wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and extreme cold.
The noise level in the work environment is often moderate to loud.
Ability to work different shifts and weekends.
Proficiencies Packaging experienceExperience in a manufacturing environment Read LessJob Title
Production Material HandlerLocation
RomeovilleDepartment
Production**Reporting to **
Production Shift SupervisorPosition Purpose
Applies basic skill and is oriented with equipment and work area. Performs duties and tasks routinely. Adapts techniques to meet special needs.
Key Accountabilities
Applies basic skills to ensure that product meet company specifications. Training program will include how training will occur and the exit criteria will verify skill requirements which could include results of the exit criteria to prove comprehension. This could be in the form of written, verbal and/or demonstration for compliance.
Responsibilities
Set up sauce pump equipment
Supply raw and dry materials to production lines
Maintain minimums materials required by production
Keep records and log material usage for production
Return materials with accurate numbers (weight), and specific procedures according food safety guidance
Be at your work station on time.
Follow company GMP’S.
Wear proper PPE, knit, cotton, or blue plastic gloves where applicable.
Use good wood pallet and do not step on pallet.
Ensure correct label is being applied, (correct SKU).
Palletize cases based on BOM requirements.
Fill out pallet tag, place one on pallet and keep other copy.
Wrap pallet with shrink wrap, 4 times at waist level.
Move finished pallet by using pallet jack and move to a pick up location.
Assist in replacing label and ribbon.
Separate and remove any bad broken pallets from circulation and set aside.
Maintain area of responsibility clean and organized
Inform Line Lead any time you must leave line.
Ensures compliance with Production/Packaging procedure/practices as well as inspecting all areas within the Mfg line for any operational and/or mechanical issues as well as taking corrective action and/or notifying supervision and/or management.Expected to work in other areas as needed.
Ensure quality and consistency of product during processing.
Maintain line speed/standards
This position is also responsible for food safety and legality.
Responsible for upholding, following and maintaining the requirements of the BRC Global Standard Food Safety Issue 9.
Other duties as may be assigned or volunteered for.
Education, Technical Qualifications, Experience and Competencies Proficiency Level
Required
HS Diploma or GED
Three (3) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred
Bilingual-English/SpanishPhysical Requirements
*The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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While performing the duties of this job, employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands, handle or feel objects. Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. Ability to lift up to 50lbs.Food Safety/Quality
*Report any issues regarding food safety or quality to supervision and/or quality assurance.*
Report any risks or any evidence of unsafe or out-of-specification product, equipment, packaging or raw materials to a designated manager to enable the resolution of issues requiring immediate attention.You should be proficient in:
Material Handler ExperienceHeavy Material HandlingExperience in a Manufacturing Environment Read Less