Production Associate Blending Days (ID)

HB Specialty Foods

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Posted 30 days ago

Full Time

Nampa, Idaho

In Person

Smart Summary

The Production Associate in Blending is responsible for operating various production line equipment, including filling, feeding, mixing stations, and packaging stations, to meet production requirements safely and accurately. This role also involves sanitation, daily cleaning, and accurately completing batch processing and cleaning documentation.

We're hiring a Production Associate to operate blending production lines, requiring high attention to detail and a fast work pace. This role involves heavy lifting (up to 55 lbs), operating equipment safely, and following SOPs and GMPs. A high school diploma or GED is preferred.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Operating Fill/Feed Lines

Operating Mixing Stations

Operating Packaging Stations

Stacking Finished Products

Equipment Operation

Communication

Following Standard Operating Procedures

Good Manufacturing Practices

Documentation

Cleaning

Using Personal Protective Equipment

Teamwork

Attention To Detail

Fast Paced Work

Allergen Awareness

Continuous Improvement

Job Description

Immediate Production Associate Opportunity
Blending - Monday to Friday (5:00am to 1:30pm)
Heavy lifting is required
Salary Compensation: $16/hour
$500 Sign on Bonus*
Job Summary:
The Production Associate – Blending position is responsible for a variety of different production duties within Blending line. The Production Associate –Blending is responsible for operating the blending production line to fulfill production requirements. The Production Associate – Blending must have high attention to detail and work at a fast pace in order to meet their key performance indicators safely and accurately. This role may support functions in sanitation and daily cleaning.
 
Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Operate fill/feed lines on blending areas.
  • Operate Mixing Stations in blending areas.
  •  Operate packaging stations and stack finished products on any line.
  •  Operate production equipment safely and without errors.
  • Communicate any problem or changes in production or quality to supervisor or lead personnel.
  • Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) for line equipment and complete cleaning as needed.
  • Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) while in all production areas.
  • Fill out clear and legible batch processing documentation and cleaning records.
  • Operate packaging stations and stack finished products on any line.
  •  Run washroom equipment and use necessary personal protective equipment.
  •  Maintain a safe, clean, and organized production area.
  • Participate in continuous improvement process.
  • Complete all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or required.
  •  Work with Blending line as a team player by providing excellent teamwork and collaborative attitude.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Must be able to consistently lift bags up to 55 lbs without restrictions or limitations.
  • Fill out clear and legible batch processing documentation and cleaning records.
  • Operate fill/feed lines on blending areas.
  • Operate Mixing Stations in blending areas.
  • Operate packaging stations and stack finished products on Blending line.
  • Complete cleaning on production equipment as required.
  • Complete all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or required.
  • Participate in continuous improvement process.
  • Work with Blending line as a team player by providing excellent teamwork and collaborative attitude Run washroom equipment and use necessary personal protective equipment.
  • Must be able to work in a facility that handles allergens including, but not limited to: wheat, soy, egg, milk, celery and mustard.
  • Ability to work in open environments, exposed to pungent odors and varying climates.
 Qualifications 
Education and Experience:
  • High School Diploma or GED preferred.
 
Benefits:
  • Medical Insurance.
  • Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance.
  • 80 Vacation Hours Annually.
  • 40 Sick Time Hours Annually.
  • Flexible Benefits Plan.
  • Matching 401(k) Plan.
  • BBQ’s and Picnics.
 
HB’s Vision: 
To positively impact the lives of our families, partners, and communities for future generations by leading innovation in the food chain.

 
HB’s Mission: 
To develop and deliver the best food solutions for people and planet. 

 
Values:
The values by which HB Specialty Foods operates its business are based upon the Company’s own, unique “BLENDS” concept:
 
COLLABORATION
QUALITY
INTEGRITY
APPRECIATION
KINDNESS
SAFETY

 


HB Specialty Foods is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. HB Specialty Foods will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, please contact us at 208-606-7238.

HB Specialty Foods

HB Specialty Foods has been delivering unique solutions with better results in the food industry since 1994. HB has world-class manufacturing facilities for the production of dry blended food coating systems and bakery mixes as well as specialty panko and American style breadcrumbs. In addition to established expertise in natural, clean label, organic, and non-GMO solutions HB also has dedicated gluten-free and nut production facilities. In combination with its bulk packaging capabilities, HB possesses a diverse retail packaging capability from stand up pouches to bag in the box solutions. HB is a leader in offering healthier, functional grains that meet the strictest certifications and taste great, too. Our products include heirloom, ancient, waxy, and high-amylose grains grown through regenerative, organic, non-gmo and biodynamic farming practices. We source these high-performance ingredients ourselves from trusted growers who meet our stringent production requirements. Headquartered in Nampa, ID and with BRC rated AA+ facilities across the U.S., HB is excellently positioned as an ideal supply chain partner offering everything from custom-developed products to co-packing and private label solutions. HB takes great pride in its proven ability to create unique solutions that achieve better results for its customers. HB actively looks for innovative approaches to respond to the “healthier” and “better for you” desires of the marketplace bringing an unwavering commitment to quality, customization, and responsiveness to every customer relationship.

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