Job Description

Title: Production Associate

Classification/Job Grade: Hourly

Location: Battle Creek, MI

Department: Plant

Supervised by: Supervisor

Job Summary:

As a Production worker we have several opportunities to work in different areas of the plant to operate equipment. If you like to work in a fast paced environment, have attention to detail and enjoy being part of a team this might be the perfect job for you.

This is a great opportunity to establish yourself in a secure company with a 75+ year history of success. We are proud to be comprised of more than 800 farm families throughout the Midwest. Since 1938, we have been producing high quality products for you and your family.

All candidates will be required to take and pass a mechanical aptitude test prior to interview. A minimum score must be met in order to be considered for employment.

All candidates must pass a drug screen, physical, lift test and background screening.

A mechanical aptitude test must be taken and passed in order to move forward in process

Passing score determines pay rate

$21.63 - $29.75/hour

Schedule: Thursday - Saturday 7AM-7PM, Rotating Sunday.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Clean, set-up, operate and monitor equipment of the production line
Perform cleanings during set down times and product changeovers
Load/unload stacks and moves items as assigned
Sort, bundle and fill containers or place in assembled units
Mark or place identifying labels on product loads, ensuring that all finished product is coded properly
Record movement of stock in and out of work areas
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties
Monitor materials, products and equipment at each step of the process and reports irregularities to supervisor
Maintain communication with other departments, management and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict efficiency
Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format
Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices
Follow all required work safe practices. This would include wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc
Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately
Other duties assigned or required

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be frequently exposed moving mechanical parts and forklifts.
The employee is occasionally exposed to wet / humid / cold conditions (non-weather).
The noise level in the work environment may be loud.
The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and sit.
The employee may occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Prairie Farms, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. This job overview is not all inclusive. In addition, reserves the right to amend this job overview at any time.