Job Title: Production Team Member

　　Department: Production

　　Reports to: Production Supervisor

　　Days/Hours: Overnight 6pm-6:30am rotating schedule

　　Pay: $17.00/hourJOB SUMMARY

　　A Production Team Member will assist in the production of freeze-dried products. This role requires the ability to prepare freeze dried product for finished goods completion which requires lifting, pushing, pulling, and transporting of goods. Thorough understanding of safe food practices and the ability to follow direction is vital. This role is cross trained between the stages of freeze-dried goods, to processing and sorting, to packaging.

　　The Production Team Member plays a vital part in the efficiency of the Thrive Freeze Dry business. A team player that is ready to roll up their sleeves with us is the ideal candidate.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

　　Receiving, inspecting, milling, packing, and distributing the product Adhere to standard work methods and practice safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possiblePass cleaning tests and complete all cleaning requirements set forth by the quality assurance department and other third-party inspections Great care is taken to clean the rooms, tools, and equipment used during all operationsThe ability to read instructions and/or labels efficiently, attach labels and tags to products and packages, communicate effectively and frequent lifting of raw products in preparation for processingTransport raw and processed materials to designated areas, using a pallet jackOther duties as assignedSKILLS

　　Attention to Detail

　　Basic Reading Comprehension

　　CommunicationDiscrepanciesDocumentation

　　Follows Instructions

　　Load / Unload

　　Other Duties

　　Process CompletionProduct IdentificationProduction Line

　　Production ProcessingProductivityProper Operation of EquipmentSafe Work Habits Safety CultureREQUIREMENTS

　　Must be able to perform physical and mental work requirements of position. Perform basic math and demonstrate an ability to communicate orally or in written form effectively with co-workers and departments, including the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. This person must be able to perform as part of a team.

　　FOOD SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

　　Place high priority on food safety, quality, and sanitation by understanding and executing Thrive Foods Mercer Food's food safety and sanitation policies and procedures.Hold self and others accountable to Thrive Freeze Dry Foods food safety & sanitation guidelines and policies by communicating any food safety incident, observation, or opportunity to your leadership team or teammates. In the absence of Lead, serves as back up to ensure all food safety, quality objectives and SQF system requirements are met.

　　WORK ENVIRONMENT

　　The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: rare lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; rare stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and frequent fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires the following percentages of time committed to physical activity: 20% or more sitting, 70% or more walking, and 70% or more standing. The job is performed under frequent temperature variations and in a food manufacturing production environment. Unrestricted visual and audio abilities are required for the safety of all employees. The ability to lift to 40 lbs. is required.Apply on Indeed: https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=thrive+foods&l=Batavia%2C+NY&from=searchOnHP&vjk=c5983297f63910f0