Hamilton Connections is seeking candidates for production associate positions at a bagel company in Meriden, CT. This is a temp-to-hire position.
The production associate plays a crucial role in various aspects of bagel production, from dough preparation to baking, while maintaining cleanliness and adherence to food safety standards.
The hours are 2 p.m.-10:30 p.m. (or until production is complete), Monday-Friday. The salary is $17-$21 an hour.
Job Responsibilities:
• Multi-task and move within bagel and cream cheese production for extended periods of time
• Assist in preparing established recipes, including mixing ingredients bagel and cream cheese production, shaping dough, mixing cream cheese, and fulfilling cream cheese and bagels orders
• Operate machinery and equipment involved with the production of cream cheese, such as mixers
• Prep ingredients utilizing ranges and stoves
• Monitor production processes to ensure that cream cheese and bagel products meet quality standards including texture, consistency, flavor and packaging integrity
• Occasionally receive and put away products.
• Maintain clean work environment
• Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
• Experience working in a food production environment
• ServSafe certification strongly preferred
• Experience working with heavy machinery
• An eye for detail and solving challenges
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Willingness to help in other area when needed
• Able to perform the physical requirements of the position, including standing for long periods and frequently lifting 30 lbs. and occasionally up to 70 lbs.
• Able to work overtime, weekends and holidays