Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Profit sharing
Tuition assistance
Vision insurance
Job Summary: The Production Associate supports all aspects of production, in accordance with the Company’s established Quality System. Duties include manufacturing of food ingredients, maintaining efficient operational flow of raw materials and finished product in the warehouse, shipping & receiving, and performing facility maintenance and cleaning per the established periodic schedule.
Job Functions: Food Ingredient Production
Coordinate with Operations Supervisor regarding daily production goals
Follow detailed instructions (formula sheets) to compound and manufacture food ingredients
Dispense finished food ingredients into multiple packaging systems
Affix finished product labels to final packaging
Complete records which document daily activities
Warehouse Management
Receive, label as required, and place incoming materials into designated storage locations
Coordinate with transport drivers to safely load shipments to customers
Prepare outgoing customer orders for shipment using packing lists and shipping websites for scheduling pickups and bills of lading
Store produced materials in designated locations
Ensure accurate completion of records which document shipping & receiving activities
Facility Maintenance
Clean assets used during daily production
Monitor production and maintenance equipment to minimize risk to products and personnel
Perform regular facility maintenance and cleaning per established periodic schedule
Complete records which document facility maintenance and cleaning activities
General
Support continuous improvements to enhance processes, increase efficiency, and reduce waste
Perform other related duties assigned by management
Job Qualifications: Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Experience
Food manufacturing industry or regulated manufacturing environment (preferred)
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) (preferred)
Shipping & receiving (preferred)
Skills
Desire for professional growth into roles of increasing responsibility
Manage time effectively, prioritize work tasks, and meet deadlines
Follow detailed instructions, thoroughly document work, and read and understand charts
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
Proactively and clearly communicate challenges, observations, and conflicts
Certifications
Current training in Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazardous Material shipping regulations (preferred)
Physical Requirements
Handle products which may contain allergens (milk, peanuts, tree nuts, sesame, and soy), alcohol, and sulfites
Use generally recognized as safe (GRAS) food chemicals and cleaning chemicals
Possess general vision, hearing, speech, and color perception abilities
Lift up to 50 pounds frequently Carry up to 30 pounds occasionally
Climb ladders and mobile staircases sporadically throughout workday
Stand and walk for majority of workday Sit sporadically throughout workday
Reach, handle, and feel objects, tools, or controls frequently
Bend, squat, kneel, crouch, and balance frequently
Shift and schedule:
8-hour Day Shift
Monday to Friday
Parker Flavors, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment opportunities are provided without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.