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Aerotek
Nashville, TN (In Person)
$43,680 Salary, Full-Time
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Production Associate Job Description Join a brand-new, highly automated food manufacturing facility as a Production Associate, providing hands-on support to machine operators in producing high-quality protein bars. This direct hire role offers stable, full-time hours, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to help launch and grow a new plant. You will work across both processing and packing areas, performing a variety of general production and loading tasks in a climate-controlled environment. Responsibilities Support machine operators throughout the production process to ensure consistent and efficient output of protein bars. Load raw ingredients into mixing machines according to established procedures and safety standards. Load melt and chocolate into melt machines while maintaining cleanliness and product quality. Wash and clean trays regularly to support continuous production and maintain hygiene standards. Load materials into wrapper machines to keep packaging lines running smoothly. Load sprinkles and other toppings or inclusions as required by production specifications. Assist with packing finished products, ensuring correct quantities, labeling, and quality checks. Work on both processing and packing sides of operations as needed, adapting to changing production demands. Stand and remain on your feet throughout the shift while performing general labor and production line tasks. Follow all food production and food processing guidelines to support a safe and compliant environment. Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) as they are implemented in the facility. Assist in setting up, supporting, and stabilizing production processes in a startup plant environment. Communicate clearly with team members and machine operators to coordinate tasks and resolve production issues quickly. Participate in on-the-job training to learn new processes, equipment, and procedures as the plant ramps up. Maintain a clean and organized work area, including equipment, tools, and surrounding production spaces. Essential Skills Experience in food production, food processing, or other production environments is desired. Experience in general labor, general production, or production line work. Ability to perform loading tasks, including loading ingredients, materials, and products throughout the shift. Experience with packaging or working on packaging lines in a manufacturing setting. Strong communication skills to help support plant startup and ensure production runs smoothly. Flexibility and adaptability to work in a startup environment with evolving processes and shift schedules. Comfort standing on your feet for the entire shift and performing repetitive physical tasks. Willingness to work across both processing and packing areas as needed. Ability to follow safety procedures and food handling guidelines in a manufacturing environment. Additional Skills & Qualifications Previous experience in a food manufacturing facility or similar production environment. Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) or willingness to learn and apply them as they are introduced. Comfort working with highly automated equipment and adapting to new technologies. Ability to contribute to a new plant launch by supporting new processes and operational changes. Openness to working different shifts, including potential transition to a second shift as operations expand. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Nashville, TN. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $43680.00- $43680.
DP Benes:
- $75 Steel Toe/Composite Stipend
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 3 Medical plans no high deductible. Anthem BlueCross.
- Benes start 1st of month.
- 15 PTO days accrued.
- 6 Sick days accrued.
- 401K after 90 days.
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