Food Production Worker Position Available In Middlesex, New Jersey

Food Production Worker 3.3 3.3 out of 5 stars Piscataway, NJ 08854 PrideNow is hiring a Production Worker! This is a contract assignment with our food manufacturing client in Piscataway, NJ. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus! Shifts available : 1st shift (6am-2:30pm) 2nd shift (2pm-10:30pm), No need to train on 1st shift.

Pay Range:

$16-$17/hr. based on experience

JOB SUMMARY

Assists with production activities while following GMP’s and all the requirements described in the company’s HACCP plan for SQF compliance, sanitation, traceability requirements, and quality standards. Performs basic responsibilities ranging from assembling or disassembling lines, keeping adequate levels of chocolate in the tanks, working with others on a production line, cleaning their workstation, performing process monitoring and other associated responsibilities as given by management. Candidates must be able to work at refrigerated temperatures and occasionally enter a freezer to pick up or store materials.

Job Duties:

Follow all the safety and cGMP’s guidelines as indicated by Company’s Food Safety and Quality Programs. Assemble and disassemble production equipment (extruders, enrobbers) Fills raw material into processing tank (Chocolate chips, yogurt). Handles flow pack machine (changes paper, change settings for mini or regular bars and monitors performance throughout the shift) Fills product into baskets. Place packaging material into machines as required. Monitor the production process, follow production guidelines and specifications. Report any Food Quality/Food Safety Issue or concern to management or to the Food Safety Committee Communicates to Supervisors or leads any deviation observed during the process (unusual waste, incorrect packaging, incorrect printing, weights out of specs, issues with equipment) Carry out basic quality and testing checks (Weight reports, Metal detectors, tunnels condensation) Maintain a clean workstation and the production area in general. Reports waste. Fill out reports for QA checks and traceability.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

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.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Medium work: lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds. The job requires standing or walking, off and on, for a total of approximately 6 hours in an 8-hour workday. Must be able to work at refrigerated temperatures and occasionally enter a freezer to pick up or store materials. Good communication skills (Bilingualism English/Spanish is a plus) Willingness and ability to learn new tasks. Must have flexibility with scheduling, ability to work multiple shifts. Strong team player

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High School graduate or GED (General Education Development) preferred. 1 year of packing work experience (Food processing facility preferred). Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors #

LR Job Types:

Full-time, Contract Pay:

$16.00 – $17.00 per hour

Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift

Experience:

Food production/

Food Packing:

1 year (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Piscataway, NJ 08854 (Required)

Work Location:

In person