Production Associate 1st Shift
JOB SUMMARY
Production Associates work on production lines in a variety of positions loading, mixing, filling and unloading materials and products. Associates will need to be able to measure, count and stack product. Keep a clean production area and record production information and product labeling per company and customer requirements. Lift up to 50 lbs bags of product at a time from machine to machine or to stack on a pallet.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
• Load and Unload bagging and packaging machines and stack pallets with finished goods.
• Fill bagging and packaging machines
• Perform machine cleanouts between production runs.
• Move materials from one machine to another
• Wrap pallets of materials with shrink wrap
• Identify and label product per company and customer requirements
· Fill out production paperwork as needed
· Clean containers, materials, supplies and work areas using cleaning instructions before, during and after production
SKILL REQUIREMENTS
• Able to measure, count and stack product to load and unload machines
• Ability to learn the required job skills.
• Ability to follow directions and respond safely and effectively to assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds for up to 8 hrs/day
• Ability to work 40 hrs / week and overtime as required
• Must have good personal hygiene
• 1 year of factory experience preferred but not required
Company DescriptionNational Foods Packaging is quickly becoming the number one choice for foodservice directors in the institutional market. We manufacture great products at a low cost. We also manufacture for commercial applications such as large scale bakeries to your corner cupcake shop.Company DescriptionNational Foods Packaging is quickly becoming the number one choice for foodservice directors in the institutional market. We manufacture great products at a low cost. We also manufacture for commercial applications such as large scale bakeries to your corner cupcake shop. Read LessA Hands-on Production Supervisor that oversees daily food production activities, ensuring that efficiency, quality, and food safety standards are met while actively participating in the production process. Key responsibilities include monitoring production schedules, production line assignments, enforcing safety and quality procedures, and communicating with other departments
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Coordinate and supervise assigned production line activities, including startups, clean outs, line operation, and shutting down at the end of the day
• Ensure that safety rules, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) are followed in the production department.
• Assign employees to workstations, setting up rotations, breaks and back-up for absent employees
• Responsible to meet shift production goals.
• Responsible for quality control. Make line and equipment adjustments as necessary during shift to produce product within specifications. Reject product outside of specifications.
• Ensure clean and safe work areas.
• Verify completion of production paperwork during and at the end of the day.
• Assist in production as necessary.
• Coordinate the supply of raw and packaging materials to production lines in a timely manner.
• Train and coach production line employees.
• Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
• Experience in a supervisory capacity in a manufacturing plant
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, procedures, and machinery operation
• Ability to work first shift 40 hrs / week and overtime as required
Required Abilities:
• Leadership and good communication skills to lead people with different abilities.
• Able to operate, troubleshoot and perform adjustments on machines.
• Able to operate forklifts
• Excellent problem-solving skills to effectively handle problems in the production line assigned.
Physical Demands:
• Be able to move or lift up to 50 lbs.
• Be able to lift; fill; push; pull; walk; stand; crouch; reach overhead; and climb stairs.
