<p>Primary Purpose Summary</p> <p>The Manufacturing Associate is an entry-level position designed for individuals with no prior manufacturing experience. This role supports basic production activities, material handling, and housekeeping while learning foundational skills needed to progress into the Level 1 Machine Operator role after meeting the required experience threshold.</p> <p>The Manufacturing Associate helps maintain safe work areas, supports equipment operators, performs simple inspections, and follows all plant policies and certifications, including ISO, SQF, and BRC requirements.</p> <p>Shift Schedule This role operates on 12-hour shifts, either:</p> <ul> <li>Night Shift: 6:45 PM to 7:00 AM on a 2-2-3 rotation </li><li>Day Shift: 6:45 AM to 7:00 PM on a 2-2-3 rotation </li><li>Follow all company policies, safety rules, and standard procedures </li><li>Train and prepare for the Machine Operator Level 1 eligibility (6 month requirement) </li><li>Arrive 15 minutes before shift start for handoff communication </li><li>Assist with staging and organizing materials, packaging, and supplies </li><li>Support machine operators by loading materials, preparing boxes, and keeping work areas stocked </li><li>Perform basic visual inspections of parts using provided criteria </li><li>Identify and remove visibly defective products </li><li>Maintain cleanliness around machines and work areas throughout the shift </li><li>Complete simple documentation such as counts, labels, and move tickets </li><li>Create, label, and number boxes; verify labels match product specifications </li><li>Communicate material shortages, quality concerns, or safety issues </li></ul> <p>promptly</p> <ul> <li>Provide break relief for basic non-machine tasks as trained </li><li>Support Cell Leads and Operators with general production needs </li><li>Perform other related duties as assigned </li></ul> <p>Required Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>No manufacturing experience required - full training provided </li><li>Excellent attendance record in previous employment </li><li>Stable work history demonstrating reliability and commitment </li><li>High school diploma or GED </li><li>Ability to read, count, and write accurately </li><li>Ability to stand for 12-hour shifts and lift up to 50 pounds </li><li>Ability to follow instructions and work safely </li><li>Strong work ethic and willingness to learn </li><li>Ability to distinguish colors (for visual inspections and labeling) </li><li>Preferred: </li><li>Experience in fast-paced environments such as retail, warehouse, food </li></ul> <p>service, or general labor</p> <ul> <li>Basic mechanical curiosity or interest in learning how equipment works </li></ul> <p>Skills/Abilities</p> <ul> <li>Attention to detail </li><li>Strong communication skills </li><li>Team-oriented mindset </li><li>Safety awareness </li><li>Eagerness to learn and develop toward Level 1 competency </li></ul>