Production Associate

Production Associate

Location: Williston, VT

Department: Production

Reports To: Senior Production Manager

About FoodScience

FoodScience has been trusted to help people and pets thrive since 1972. Our passion for improving lives drives everything we do-from the quality of our supplements to the way we support our employees. We are a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement, and we're looking for individuals who want to make a meaningful impact.

Position Summary

FoodScience is seeking a Production Associate to support our manufacturing operations by executing key processing functions including weighing, batching, blending, and extrusion of animal supplements.

This role plays a critical part in ensuring product quality, accuracy, and consistency by following detailed batch records and maintaining strict adherence to GMP and food safety standards. The ideal candidate thrives in a hands-on, fast-paced environment and takes pride in producing high-quality products with precision.

What You'll Do

• Execute weighing, batching, blending, extrusion, and forming processes in accordance with master batch records
• Accurately verify raw materials, lot numbers, and weights, ensuring proper documentation and traceability
• Utilize FIFO methodology to pull materials and maintain inventory accuracy
• Operate and demonstrate proficiency with production equipment and scales (floor, tabletop, precision)
• Complete all required production documentation, batch records, and logbook entries accurately and on time
• Perform equipment startup and shutdown procedures and support efficient room setup and sanitation
• Partner with Material Handlers to ensure materials are staged and ready for production
• Monitor processes, identify issues, and escalate concerns to supervisors or QA as needed
• Collaborate cross-functionally with QA/QC and production leadership to resolve discrepancies
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in alignment with GMP and company standards

What You Bring

• High attention to detail and strong accuracy in a production environment
• Ability to read, interpret, and execute batch records and written instructions
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Basic math skills, including the ability to perform unit conversions (e.g., grams to kilograms)
• Ability to work independently while also contributing to a team environment

Physical & Work Environment

• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds regularly
• Prolonged standing with frequent walking and hands-on work
• Fast-paced manufacturing environment with moderate noise levels
• Exposure to common allergens (milk, eggs, fish, peanuts, wheat, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, gluten)

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Manufacturing or production experience preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively

Why Join FoodScience?

FoodScience offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:

• 9 paid holidays per year-including your birthday!
• One paid week off during our annual plant shutdown
• PTO that begins accruing immediately
• Health benefits, including HSA options
• A collaborative, team-first culture grounded in our Fundamentals

Equal Opportunity Employer

FoodScience provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are an at-will employer.