Production Employee I (Packing)

Production Employee I (Packing)


Company
Pacific Spice Company
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
17–22 an hour
Via
ZipRecruiter

Job Description
Job Summary

The Production Employee responsibilities include keeping the production area clean, preparing machinery and equipment for use, working the production line as instructed and strictly following health and safety guidelines.

Major Responsibilities
• Following health and Safety standards
• Maintaining a clean workstation and production floor
• Following production guidelines and specifications
• Finalizing and packaging product for shipment
• Operating and maintaining machinery and production line equipment
• Monitoring the assembly line and removing faulty products
• Working on the production line and meeting production targets
• Reporting any issues to the supervisor
• Compliance with company policies and procedures for the Food Defense Program and the GMP and Glass programs.
• Performing other tasks as assigned

Preferred Education and Experience
• High school diploma/GED
• Experience operating manufacturing machinery
• Able to work as part of a team

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