General Labor Manufacturing Operations

General Purpose

Perform a variety of general duties of a basic, repetitive, and/or manual nature in support of production operations within a food manufacturing environment.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist operators as necessary

• Load and/or unload materials, ingredients, parts, products, cases, crates, and pallets

• Move, stack, or place items on conveyors manually or by mechanized means

• Deliver production items to designated work areas

• Pack products (cheese, sour cream, drinkable yogurts, and related dairy products) into crates or boxes by hand

• Sort, bundle, and fill containers or place products in assembled units

• Label and identify product loads accurately

• Construct or deconstruct shipping boxes

• Maintain cleanliness and general housekeeping of assigned areas

• Complete all required paperwork accurately and legibly

• Report quality or operational issues to supervisors immediately

• Follow all safety procedures and maintain compliance with state and federal regulations

• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements

• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

• Warehouse, production, or general labor experience preferred

• Food manufacturing experience is a plus

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to follow directions and carry out instructions

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

• Ability to maintain accurate and legible records

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals)

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to work in a food production environment handling dairy products (cheese, sour cream, drinkable yogurts, etc.)

• Heavy lifting required (consistent lifting of production materials)

• Slip-resistant boots are REQUIRED – candidates without them will not qualify

• Must be able to stand for long periods during the shift