Title:                                                           Production Associate

Classification/Job Grade:                        Hourly

Location:                                                   Battle Creek, MI

Department:                                              Plant

Supervised by: Supervisor    

Job Summary:   

As a Production worker we have several opportunities to work in different areas of the plant to operate equipment. If you like to work in a fast paced environment, have attention to detail and enjoy being part of a team this might be the perfect job for you. 

This is a great opportunity to establish yourself in a secure company with a 75+ year history of success. We are proud to be comprised of more than 800 farm families throughout the Midwest. Since 1938, we have been producing high quality products for you and your family.

Hours: Thursday-Saturday 6AM-6PM

Pay: $21.63 - $29.75 

All candidates that will be considered for hire must take and pass an aptitude test:

• Pay rate is based on passing test score
• 1 hour timed test
• 1 year experience required. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Clean, set-up, operate and monitor equipment of the production line
• Perform cleanings during set down times and product changeovers
• Load/unload stacks and moves items as assigned
• Sort, bundle and fill containers or place in assembled units
• Mark or place identifying labels on product loads, ensuring that all finished product is coded properly
• Record movement of stock in and out of work areas
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties 
• Monitor materials, products and equipment at each step of the process and reports irregularities to supervisor
• Maintain communication with other departments, management and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict efficiency
• Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format
• Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices
• Follow all required work safe practices. This would include wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc
• Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately 
• Other duties assigned or required

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 employee may be frequently exposed moving mechanical parts and forklifts. 
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet / humid / cold conditions (non-weather).
• The noise level in the work environment may be loud.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and sit.
• The employee may occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
    

Prairie Farms, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. This job overview is not all inclusive. In addition, reserves the right to amend this job overview at any time.