Production Associate

 · Operate blending, pumping, milling and packing equipment including any support equipment as trained and defined by standard procedures and process conditions. 

· Safely operate forklift trucks. 

· Record all process conditions, weights, and other pertinent data as directed using ABAS (Enterprise Resource Planning System). This may require manual (paper) and electronic (tablet/computer) completion. 

· Maintain a clean and orderly work area at all times including break room and locker room.  

· Maintain efficient production rates, minimize machine downtime, minimize production loss, maintain equipment, and follow all job related instructions as directed by supervision. 

· Report any damage, maintenance problems, or processing problems immediately to supervision and participate in solutions to those problems. 

· Report any safety concerns immediately to the identified Safety Coordinator or immediate supervisor 

· To support the vision, mission and guiding principles of the company. 

· While performing any procedure, all associates and contract personnel must observe applicable Safety, Health, Quality and Environmental rules and guidelines. The use of appropriate personal protective equipment is required. 

· Attend and participate in training opportunities and seminars relevant to this position. 

· Adhere to appropriate company operating procedures, benefit rules, employment, safety and quality policies. 

· Actively participate in CLEAN initiatives and culture. 

· Any other duties as assigned. 

KEY COMPETENCIES AND BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS 

· Personal integrity and Accountability 

· Effective Communication 

· Teamwork 

· Priority Management 

· Safety First 

 SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE OR TRAINING PREFERRED: 

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. 

· Competent / comfortable with use of information technology. 

· High school graduate, or equivalent 

· Knowledge of production procedures or prior experience in manufacturing environment preferred. 

· Basic math skills. (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) 

  PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform 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 associate is regularly required to talk or hear. 

· The associate occasionally is required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. 

· The associate is frequently required to stand, walk, and climb stairs and or ladders. 

· The associate must frequently lift up to 55 pounds and manually move product. 

· Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to read Safety Data Sheets and other equipment/material related instructions 

· While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. 

· Mental and physical dexterity to facilitate machine operation and physical ability to obtain respirator clearance. 

· The noise level in the work environment is often loud.