Food Production Associate - 1St Shift

This position will perform a variety of tasks in Cheryl’s Food Manufacturing Facility related to producing baked goods and running machines such as a wire cutter, depositor, and packaging machine. Specific functions including mixing, frosting, decorating, and packaging cookies/baked goods. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Follow daily production assignment given by the Production Leadership Team to include but not limited to any of the following production positions: 

• Baked Wire Cutter Associate 
• Labeling Associate 
• Cake, Brownie Depositing Lead 

• Muffin Depositing Associate 
• Frozen Dough Ball Wire Cutter Associate 
• Packaging Machine Associate 
• Shrink Wrap Packaging Associate 
• Custom Decorating Associate 

• Frosting Machine Associate  

• Additional responsibilities as required by the Production Leadership Team 
• Maintain reliable and reasonable attendance 

Please note: You will work with allergens including Wheat, Soy, Milk, Eggs, Peanuts, and Tree nuts in this role. 

JOB SPECIFICATION:    

Complexity:  Must have the ability to lift up to 30 pounds.  

Working Conditions: Most of the time will be spent in the production area. This is primarily a standing position. Some of the time will be spent at a desk using various office equipment including a computer, fax machine, telephone, etc. 

Physical Demands: While performing duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand, walk or stoop for long periods of time, and will frequently be required to reach with his/her hands and arms. You must be able to listen to the instructions given and must properly relay that information to your department or team that you are overseeing. You must be able to lift up to 30 pounds. 

Safety/ Hazards: This position requires the ability to understand and follow company policies along with the procedures of safety rules and regulations. You must be familiar or have prior experience with office equipment. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High School Degree preferred 
• Previous production experience required 

SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS:  

• 1st Shift: Monday to Thursday or Tuesday to Friday 4:30am-6:00pm (work a 10-hour shift between these times) 

DEPARTMENT: Food Production 

POSITION: Food Production Associate   

STATUS: Non-Exempt  

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Production Supervisor 

PAY RATE: 1st Shift $15.00/Hour