Position Summary
The Production & Packaging Associate is responsible for safely producing, packaging, palletizing, and preparing salt products for shipment. This position performs physically demanding work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and requires frequent lifting, carrying, stacking, and movement of heavy materials while maintaining quality and safety standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Operate production and packaging equipment according to company procedures.
- Fill, seal, label, and package salt products accurately.
- Stack finished products onto pallets in accordance with production specifications.
- Move raw materials and finished goods throughout the facility.
- Load and unload materials from conveyors, pallets, and storage areas.
- Inspect products for quality and report any defects or equipment issues.
- Maintain cleanliness of production equipment and work areas.
- Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), food safety standards, and company safety policies.
- Assist with changeovers, sanitation, and preventative maintenance as needed.
- Support inventory counts and material organization.
- Perform other production-related duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements
This position is classified as heavy work and requires the employee to perform the following essential physical functions on a regular basis:
- Frequently lift and carry 50–75 pounds without assistance.
- Occasionally lift up to 100 pounds with team assistance or mechanical equipment.
- Push and pull pallet jacks, carts, and production equipment weighing up to several hundred pounds.
- Stand and walk for 10 hour shifts.
- Frequently bend, stoop, squat, kneel, twist, and reach above shoulder height.
- Frequently grasp, grip, and perform repetitive hand and arm movements.
- Climb stairs and ladders as necessary.
- Work in varying temperatures, including warm and cool production areas.
- Safely wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety shoes, hearing protection, gloves, hairnets, and other food manufacturing PPE.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Previous manufacturing, warehouse, food production, or packaging experience preferred but not required.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Reliable attendance and punctuality.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Work Environment
- Food manufacturing and warehouse environment.
- Exposure to machinery, forklifts, conveyors, and moving equipment.
- Moderate to high noise levels.
- Dust associated with salt production.
- Safety-sensitive position requiring strict adherence to safety procedures.
Required Skills
- Ability to safely perform repetitive heavy lifting throughout the shift.
- Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Commitment to workplace safety and food quality.
- Basic math and counting skills.
- Ability to adapt to changing production priorities.
Pay: From $21.20 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 4% Match
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
