Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned, as necessary.

1. Machine Operation and Order Fulfillment (55%):

• Prepare Materials Needed for Order.
• Senior Production Associate is focused on 5 to 8 pieces of equipment to ensure fulfillment of the following duties:- Review Order and list of materials and utilize RF Gun to locate and pick the materials.
  • Review order and weigh materials based on order needs - input information into machine that will prepare the batch.
  • Start up machinery, review production schedule, load bags into machine and work with batcher to determine when to run the machine.
  • Ensure safety protocols are always followed.

2. Housekeeping (10%):

• Ensure proper housekeeping and maintenance of worksite - Sweeping, vacuuming, removing packing materials/debris and equipment cleaning.

3. Staging and Shift Handoff (5%):

• Prepare materials for next shift to ensure smooth transition and handoff with minimal downtime.

4. Quality Control (10%):

• Ensure team is utilizing raw materials that are not expired and follow correct formulas.
• Collect samples for the QC team and based on results, adjust batch as needed.
• Ensure final product is meeting quality specifications.

5. Equipment & Materials (10%):

• Communicate with Leadership and maintenance any equipment and materials needs, shortages, failures, required repairs, forklift inspection results etc.

6. Leadership, Mentorship & Training (10%):

• Assists with training new team members on equipment and areas in the plant.

• Able to assist Supervisor with workload balancing and provide direction to team in absence of the leader.

• Floor level escalation for team questions.

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions*. *

• Able to utilize math to perform basic weights for formulas.
• Able to read and interpret directions and order details.
• Able to communicate both in writing and verbally.
• Proficient in 5-8 pieces of plant equipment or equivalent work experience.
• 4+ Years Plant experience.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

**Physical Requirements: **

• Must pass pre-employment physical.

• Lift: Must be able to lift and/or carry a minimum of 60 pounds.

• Push/Pull: Must be able to push/pull 55 pounds.

• Stand: Must be able to stand 80% - 85% of the day.

• Sitting: Must be able to sit 5% of the day.

• Twisting/Bending: Must be able to twist/bend 20% of the day.

• Squatting, Climbing and/or Crawling: Must be able to squat/climb/crawl 10% of the day.

You should be proficient in:

• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Material Handler Experience
• Compounder
• Blending
• Forklift Licensed
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
• Basic Computer Skills

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Sit-Down Forklift
• ERP Software
• Forklifts