Associate Production Specialist

• Opportunity for a long-term career path
• Access to best-in-class resources, tools, and technology
• Thrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture and has been recognized as one of the most ethical companies in the world

• Reviews preparation (mixing), filling, and packaging instructions at beginning of line runs. Ensures that the correct raw and packaging materials are available. Ensures that the correct Personal Protective Equipment is available and other safety procedures are understood and followed. Asks Supervisor for assistance, if needed.
• Ensures that the line is set up correctly per the preparation (mixing), filling and packaging instructions. Adjusts the line as necessary or asks Supervisor or Maintenance Tech for assistance.
• Operates preparation (mixing), filling and packaging equipment continually. Types of equipment could include filler, sleeve labeler, pumps, filters, mixers forklifts cappers, tape machine, bar coders, ink jet printer, hand wrenches, hand stamps, palletizers, and lid presses. Adjusts equipment to control weight, closures, or other as required by the specifications.
• Performs all operations on the lines, including loading lines with empty containers, labeling, preparation (mixing), filling, capping, bar coder generation, taking samples, keeping area clean and organized and other related activities.
• Actively participate in Kaizens, 5S and special projects
• Continuingly identify opportunities for system and process waste elimination
• Completes and documents activities that measure quality and productivity in an accurate and timely manner. This could include taking weights and performing basic quality tests. Enters results on paper or in computer.
• Follow and adhere to Safety, quality and production related Work Instruction, Memo’s, and SOP
• Completes packaging, preparation (mixing), and filling assignment meeting or exceeding the standards.
• Assists with line changeover, including the collection of wash water.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment.

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 3–5-year experience in plant or warehouse
• Ability to use basic math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division of whole numbers, fractions, percentages, and decimals
• No immigration sponsorship available for this role

• Must be able to lift/carry 50 pounds
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and physical exam

• Ability to complete training and master skills that are required by position (including but not limited to Hazardous Material Safety and DOT training)
• Ability to understand and track safety, quality and productivity data, including run rates, fill weights, and averages
• Mechanical aptitude
• Experience with Total Production Management (TPM) & Continuous Improvement Systems
• Strong attention to detail, good communicator and a team member
• Ability to meet physical requirements of position

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