Production Associate
Position Summary
Reports To
Reports To: PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
Position Summary
Performs production line tasks as directed by person in charge.
Position requires demonstration of competency for all on-the-job activities that may have a direct or
indirect affect on product safety, legality and/or quality.
SAFETY STATEMENT
Safety Statement
For us to truly own safety, everyone has the responsibility to create a safe and heathy workplace. It is
both an individual and a shared responsibility to work safely and care about the safety of our co-workers,
friends, and everyone at our facility. It is also very important that we act - where necessary - to mitigate
hazards and unsafe behaviors.
The Company takes seriously its responsibility to provide a work environment that is free of known safety
hazards and its responsibility to provide protective equipment/interventions that mitigate known
hazardous activities. Safety is the business and responsibility of every employee in the company. As
such, it is your responsibility to:
• Always work and lift safely;
• Attend all safety training activities;
• Adhere to all traffic rules and laws around driving safely;
• Follow customer safety policies;
• Report all accidents and near misses; and
• Follow all safety rules including not working on energized equipment.
Position Responsibilities/Major Duties
Position Responsibilities/Major Duties
• Performs routine tasks using standard procedures and equipment.
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• Maintains cleanliness of work area(s).
• Practices and complies with all company policies and procedures including safety and work rules,
etc.
• Performs other duties as directed by supervision.
• Ensures compliance with all company policies and procedures (EEO, Sexual Harassment, Safety,
Sarbanes Oxley, etc.)
• Performs other duties which are deemed by management to be an integral part of the job,
including but not limited to fulfillment of work schedules, adherence to attendance policies, and
other applicable operating rules, policies and procedures
Essential Job Functions/Requirements
LICENSE
• None required.
MOBILITY
• Ability to move in all production areas of plant, up down ladder 20 feet high. Up down 5 steps.
• Ability to stand for a minimum of 8 hours and a maximum of 16 hours on a daily basis. Ability to
routinely stoop, bend and lift required containers up to 20 lbs for a period of 8-16 hours. Ability to
lift 50 lbs. from 36 inches and drop into module 36 inches high. Ability to lift 20 lbs. from 30 inches
turn and deposit at level of 72 inches, continuously for 1.5 hours. Ability to lift 2 lbs from floor level
to 24 inches continuously for several hours. Ability to move 15 lbs. from 36 inches to floor level
continuously for several hours. Ability to routinely exert necessary force to move wheeled
production equipment weighing 500 lbs a distance of (300) feet. Ability to routinely move product
and/or containers between equipment processes. Ability to perform tasks at a rate equal to
production standards.
SENSORY
• Visual ability necessary to recognize warning devices, signs, and deviations from production
standards. Hearing sufficient to detect audible alarms.
COMMUNICATION
• Ability to read, hear, comprehend and practice necessary safety procedures, work schedules and
written supervisory instructions.
ATTENDANCE
• Ability to attend work on a regular and consistent basis, working scheduled hours and overtime as
needed.
OTHER
• Must meet/maintain Center for Disease Control Food handling requirements and other
governmental and/or customer requirements. Must have ability to wear/use approved applicable
safety equipment (when required).
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Desired Experience
Desired Experience
• Entry level position requiring minimal training to fulfill tasks.
• No education required; however must have demonstrated ability to read, comprehend and record
necessary information applicable to job.
