Floating Associate

Floating Associate is responsible for assisting Production and Packaging Associates in operations, setups, adjustments on equipment, and general labor on the production and packaging line. Duties may vary on a day-to-day basis in this position.

Duties include, but are not limited to : operating packaging machinery and equipment; packaging final product; making boxes; stacking pallets; effective and respectful communication with team members and Line Supervisor, operating process machinery and equipment; portioning ingredients; prepping pans and trays; hand-scaling ingredients; making boxes; stacking pallets; cleaning and sanitation; washing dishes. This is a fast-paced food production environment with hourly and daily goals that must be met, and a heavy emphasis on manual work. Food safety and emphasis on Good Manufacturing Practices are of utmost importance.

Duties and responsibilities

The position requires an employee to perform essential functions of the job, including but not limited to the following duties :

• Passionate about food safety and food
• Prep trays and pans, portion ingredients, move racks of product, remove the product from pans, make boxes, pack product into boxes, tape cases, stack cases, and more.
• Participate in dish-washing duties (running dish machines, manually washing small wares, pans, etc.).
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices and food safety guidelines.
• Operate all equipment in a safe and timely manner (our process is primarily manual with machine-assistance).
• Inspect products at all stages to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Participate in equipment and area cleaning in a safe and timely manner.
• Locate and retrieve raw materials and packaging.
• Pull / push racks of in-process and finished product.
• Participate in operator-based machine maintenance and care.
• Participate in training programs.
• Safely use and dispose of cleaning agents and chemicals.

Qualifications

Qualifications include :

Previous experience in a food-related environment is preferred.

Basic math skills are required.

Must be 18 or older.

Physical requirements

The position requires that an employee be capable of the following :

Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. on a regular basis and up to 50 lbs. on an occasional basis.

Must be able to work with minimal supervision.

Must be able to work well with others in a team atmosphere.

Must be able to stand, walk, climb, reach, lift, carry, pull, push, grasp, stoop, squat, bend and stretch as needed throughout the shift.

Must be able to read, write, and understand instructions, warnings, labels, and postings in English effectively.

Must be able to withstand extreme heat or cold.

Ability to perform repetitive motion tasks - primarily manual tasks - at a fast pace in a standing position for the entire shift.

Must be willing to participate in all tasks needed to get the job done - including dish-washing and clean-up / sanitation.