Production Associate- Cool Creations

Job Title: Production Associate                                                                                  Division: Cool Creations- Production 

Reports to: Production Manager                                                                                  FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt-Hourly 

Company Overview: 

Cool Creations is a fruit and vegetables production company. They offer sliced and diced options and are available in myriad container sizes. Cool Creations is a sister company inside of C&C Produce. Which has operated the Midwest's Largest Produce Warehouse in North Kansas City since 1992. We deliver fresh produce to schools, restaurants, grocery stores, distribution centers, and healthcare facilities. As our business continues to grow, we are seeking dedicated, energetic individuals to join our team and contribute to our growing success. 

Production Associate operates under the guidance of the Production Manager to complete orders and ensure the smooth operation of the production line. 

Duties Include: 

• Assisting in completing fresh-cut fruit and vegetable orders.
• Maintaining company standards of plant sanitation in all production activities.
• Following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and company policies.
• Adhering to hand washing practices.
• Wearing safety equipment and personal protective gear as specified by GMPs, SOPs, and company policies.
• Reporting to supervisor any illness, disease, wound, or source of microbial contamination that could affect food contact surfaces, packaging, and food products before starting work.
• Inspecting produce and ingredients for contamination sources and reporting any issues to the supervisor immediately.
• Keeping a clean, organized work area always to prevent cross-contamination and cross-contact.
• Performing manual and mechanical tasks using machines, knives, hands, etc., to cut and process fruits, vegetables, ingredients, etc.
• Operating machinery such as metal detectors, dicers, slicers, flumes, dip tank, vacuum sealer, spin dryers, shrink tunnel, and mango and pineapple machinery as trained and assigned.
• Placing fruit, vegetables, and ingredients in containers and sealing containers when complete.
• Following the Allergen Program and Allergen Clean-Up SOP.
• Placing labels on containers and cases.
• Assembling cases (boxes), placing finished products into cases, and palletizing cases.
• Completing production forms for each production shift.
• Always supporting safety programs in all areas of the production plant.
• Familiarizing yourself with the time clock and its operation, and timing in and out for lunch, at the beginning, and end of the day.
• Staying in assigned areas always and checking with the supervisor before leaving.
• Working with a positive attitude and using excellent communication skills.
• Always follow supervisor instructions.
• Reporting all unsafe working conditions to the Production Supervisor or Director of Operations immediately.
• Performing other duties as assigned. Tasks are to be completed as directed.

Working Conditions: 

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
• Standing, walking, manual, and mechanical work.
• May involve light and/or heavy lifting.
• The work environment is cold and moist.
• Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist, or lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday.  Proper lifting techniques are required.  May include lifting to 25 pounds on occasion. 

Qualifications: 

• No minimum experience required; experience working in a food processing environment is preferred

Shift & Pay: 

1st shift: 6:45a-3:30pm- Starting pay $13.00/hour 

2nd shift: 330p-1:00a- Starting pay $13.50/hour 
 

EOE M/W/Vet/Disabled  

The above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation.  All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently.  This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements as the employee may be required to perform any other duties as assigned.  In the event of an absence where the Buyer cannot perform these duties, the Manager will determine who shall perform these duties.  

Affirmative Action Statement:  

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.