Production Associate

Rich Products Corporation is a family-owned global food company defined by innovation and an unparalleled commitment to treating its customers, associates, and communities the same way… Like Family.

A Production Level I Associate participates as a member of a “Team” to accomplish shared goals and objectives.

**Key Accountabilities/Outcomes:** * Must be able to communicate effectively in group or team environment about safety, product quality. * Reports all work place safety concerns to the appropriate personnel and takes corrective action when appropriate * Promotes a culture of safety and efficiency by adhering to plant safety and work rules * Ensures fellow associates are aware of and in compliance with all safety rules. * Approaches safety with a positive attitude and watches out for the wellbeing of others * Supports plants’ 6s initiative by keeping supplies and equipment organized **Pallet Moving** * Observes all safety rules and regulations * Palletizes finished cases per specifications * Ensures that each case is properly labeled * Ensures that each case is properly packaged and sealed * Pushes and pulls large amounts of weight with the use of an electric pallet jack or hand pallet jack * Performs similar or associated duties as necessary to accomplish job objectives in an effective manner as assigned by Shift Lead * Supplies packaging materials as needed * Maintains a safe and clean work environment throughout the plant according to GMP and Safety Guidelines * Ensure product meets all Quality and GMP standards **Mixing** * Operates processing equipment * Portions and scales ingredients and verifies process control point and product quality * Manages work in process * Assists Quality Assurance in obtaining samples of products * Ensures products meets specifications (i.e. weights, temperature, etc.) set by Quality Assurance * Monitors use of safety devices and equipment, general housekeeping and maintains a constant alert for hazardous conditions and practices * Operates mixing equipment according to established SOPs * May make adjustments to ensure quality and correct and consistent weights * Must complete production reports as required

**Knowledge/Skills/Experience:** * Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED * Must possess basic math and computer skills, as well as good communication skills, both verbal and written * One year of experience in a food processing/manufacturing/industrial environment is a plus * Must be able to listen and follow basic instructions and work routines from superiors * Responsible for knowing and adhering to Good Manufacturing Standards * Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and operating instructions * Ability to complete reports and forms * Ability to understand and follow safety rules and instructions * Able to work around flour and cinnamon and other bakery ingredients as part of the daily activities * Frequently required standing, reaching, bending, kneeling and moving about the facility * Able to work in both a hot and cold environment * Works in high noise areas and use mandatory hearing protection * May be required to work various shifts * Works with potentially hazardous chemicals and/or equipment * Must be able to lift 50 lbs.