production worker

Additional Considerations (if any)

Must be 18+ -

At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise “a helpful smile in every aisle” and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other.

Job Description

• Job Title: Production Worker I FLSA : Non-Exempt
• Location: Hy-Vee Manufacturing Revision Date : 12/24

General Function

The employee’s responsibilities include: Producing quality product in an efficient manner, following all safety procedures, ensuring FDA and USDA standards.

Core Competencies

• Partnerships
• Growth mindset
• Results oriented
• Customer focused
• Professionalism

Reporting Relations

• Accountable and Reports to: Supervisors, Line Leads, Production Managers and Quality Control
• Positions that Report to you: None

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• Work on the production line with consistent speed and accuracy.
• Demonstrate a positive and professional attitude.
• Follows production list provided by supervisor.
• Must be willing to work in all areas of production.
• Required to assist in set up and clean up responsibilities.
• Ensure that production requirements and standards are met consistently.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Observe all safety guidelines and report safety concerns to management.
• Flexible schedule and willingness to work to completion of job.
• Work cooperatively with the production team to meet quotas and goals.
• Maintain work equipment utilized in job, report any issues to management.
• Report potential issues to management
• Maintains strict adherence to department and company guidelines related to personal hygiene, dress code and proper PPE usage.
• Adheres to company policies and individual store guidelines
• Reports to work when scheduled and on time.
• Needs to be able to work alongside other individuals on the line as a team.
• Maintaining and ensuring food safety.

Secondary Responsibilities and Duties

• Assist management with procedures to ensure quality product while seeking cost cutting ideas.
• Practices HAACP and Good Manufacturing Practices at all times.
• Performs other job-related duties and special projects as required.
• Be aware of allergens to prevent cross contamination of product.

Education and Experience

High school education or equivalent. Previous Warehouse experience would be helpful.

Physical Requirements

• Must be physically able to exert up to 50 pounds of force repeatedly; exert up to 20 pounds of force frequently to move objects.
• Must be able to be on feet (standing and walking) for 8 -10 hours a day.
• Visual requirements include vision from less than 20 inches to more than 20 feet with or without correction, depth perception, color vision, and field of vision.
• Must be able to perform the following physical activities: Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.

Working Conditions

• The duties of this position are performed mostly in the production area which is wet and refrigerated (@38 degrees).
• Work around loud equipment.
• Strong Smells/Allergens
• Frequent deadlines exist while handling multiple tasks.
• Ability to climb, bend, lift and work in areas of limited mobility.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must have the ability to use logical thinking or solve problems.
• Follow all written and verbal instructions.

Contacts

• Has daily contact with employees, technicians, suppliers and vendors. Has occasional contact with federal or state regulatory agencies regarding inspections.
• Are you ready to smile, apply today.
• Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre employment drug screen.