Production Worker

Job Title: Production Worker

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Summary:

The Production Worker is responsible for operating and supporting ice manufacturing and packaging processes to ensure products are produced safely, efficiently, and within company quality standards. This role includes machine operation, product handling, packaging, sanitation, and adherence to all food safety and safety protocols.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

Production & Equipment Operation

• Set up, operate, and monitor ice production and packaging equipment according to established procedures
• Adjust machine controls to maintain efficiency, minimize waste, and ensure consistent product quality
• Perform routine checks to verify proper machine operation and product output
• Identify and report equipment malfunctions or performance issues promptly

Quality & Food Safety

• Inspect product to ensure it meets quality and safety standards
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and HACCP procedures
• Maintain sanitary conditions in production and packaging areas
• Immediately report any contamination risks, product defects, or food safety concerns

Packaging & Material Handling

• Package ice products into bags and prepare for distribution
• Stack, organize, and wrap pallets according to company standards
• Label finished goods accurately for inventory and distribution
• Transport finished product to designated storage or loading areas
• Operate pallet jacks, hand trucks, and forklifts (if trained and authorized)

Inventory & Documentation

• Maintain adequate supply of packaging and production materials
• Complete required production logs, quality checks, and documentation accurately
• Assist with inventory organization and stock rotation

General Operations

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas, equipment, and tools
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures, including proper PPE use
• Assist with loading trucks as needed to support distribution operations
• Perform other duties as assigned to support production and facility needs

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Ability:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Math Ability:

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Specialized Training:

·   Forklift Certification

·   Driver’s License

Equipment:

·   Forklift

·   Pallet Jack

·   Hand Trucks

Knowledge, Skills, and Other Abilities:

·   Oral Communication Skills

·   Written Communication Skills

·   Reading Skills

·   Technical Communication

·   Time Management

·   Dexterity Skills

·   Mechanical Aptitude

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform 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 is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

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 is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, outdoor weather conditions, and extreme cold (non-weather). The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather), and toxic or caustic chemicals.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.