Job Description

**Job Title: Production Associate. **

Location: Hicksville, NY (11802)

**Duration: **3 months contract.(without Benefits)

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Pay-rate range: $18.00/hr. on w2.

Shift:

MON – FRI ( 6:00 AM – 3:30 PM)

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Job Summary :

Production Associate is responsible for taking direction from the supervisor in order to meet production demands while ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

Essential Job Functions :

• Self-Reliant and able to accurately work under limited supervision

• Attending area of transfer from filler to chiller.

• Inform Supervisors and or Lead of any discrepancy on product information.

• Transferring carts of production in and out of chillers and placing them orderly at the WIP area.

• Orient product alignment in the Garvey table area

• Flip trays in chillers when needed.

• Reworking product that is below specifications.

• Keeping work area clean and organized, following the “5 S” program.

• Promoting a safe work environment at all times.

• Follow HACCP principles and Good Manufacturing Practices. Comply with Food and Personal Safety Procedures, company Policies and regulations.

• Other duties, as assigned including transferring to Kitchen area as needed.

• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills/knowledge/abilities :

• 18 years or older

• Ability to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions and possess basic mathematical skills.

Minimum General Requirements

• Frequent movement including walking, standing, bending/stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms, lifting, climbing and other active movements.

• Able to lift up to 50 lbs

• Performing duties while wearing personal protective equipment .

• Able to work in noisy environments.

• Working across temperature zones that may include cold and/or hot environments for extended periods and may include work in environments where dust is present.

Preferred Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED-equivalent

• Bilingual – Spanish

Other Duties as assigned

**Steel toed shoes are required

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