Warehouse Manufacturing Associate

Food Manufacturing Associate

The Food Manufacturing Associate is responsible for accurately and efficiently preparing and processing ingredients for production. This includes weighing, labeling, organizing, and preparing materials according to recipes, SOPs, and food safety requirements. The associate is also expected to maintain a clean and organized work area, safely operate equipment, minimize waste, and follow all company safety and food manufacturing procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately process and prepare ingredients, including breaking down bulk materials, weighing, and labeling according to recipes and SOP requirements.
  

• Prevent foreign materials from entering products during ingredient preparation.
  

• Minimize product and material waste throughout the preparation process.
  

• Accurately record lot numbers and weights and ensure all materials are properly labeled for inventory tracking and allocation.
  

• Meet individual performance and productivity expectations.
  

• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient workspace while following clean-as-you-go practices.
  

• Safely operate manual and electric pallet jacks after completing required plant certification.
  

• Safely operate production and material-handling equipment as needed.
  

• Safely use knives and other hand tools when opening ingredient packaging.
  

• Participate in required training related to the position.
  

• Assist with training new employees within the department when needed.
  

• Perform other duties requiring similar skills and working conditions as assigned.
  

Food Safety & Compliance

• Complete all required production and food safety documentation accurately and honestly.
  

• Follow all company Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and employee and food safety policies.
  

• Follow all applicable allergen-control procedures and requirements.
  

• Report suspicious packages, activities, or individuals according to company procedures.
  

• Properly monitor Critical Control Points (CCPs) when assigned and follow established HACCP plans after receiving the required training.
  

General Expectations

Employees are expected to work safely, efficiently, and accurately while maintaining high standards for food quality, cleanliness, and workplace safety. Responsibilities may be reassigned to another properly trained associate when coverage is required.

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities
• Basic Mathematical Skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure,
using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Written and verbal communication skills. English required.
• Basic time management skills
• Basic organizational skills.
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Ability to work independently in specific “work zone”
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment

Education and/or Experience
• High school education; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
• No specified requirements.

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
accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
• Cold Temperatures: >38 F Process Area/Coolers
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use
hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is
occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must
regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to cold, wet and/or
humid conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise
level in the work environment is usually moderate.