Food Production Associate I Position summary: The Production Associate I is responsible for handling ingredients used in the manufacture of wholesome, high-quality products. To do this, the associate must follow established guidelines and regulatory standards. Primary responsibilities: - Follow Good Manufacturing Practices - Follow all required work safe practices, including use of PPE in designated areas, safe chemical handling, etc. - Portion ingredients exactly as specified in the recipe using scales and performing basic math when necessary - Maintain a safe, clean and orderly work area, including utensils and equipment - Report any at-risk safety, health and environmental concerns or conditions to management immediately - Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately - Assist in line changeovers in a safe, quality conscious and efficient manner - Maintain communication with members of your department and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may impact production efficiency - Perform other duties as assigned Requirements and minimum education level: - High School Diploma or equivalent preferred - 6 months of food related experience preferred. - Must follow Elevation Foods attendance policy - Must be able to read recipes and do basic math - Must be able to stand, walk, push or pull for extended periods of time. - Must be able to lift to 50 pounds occasionally including overhead - Must be able to work in a wet environment. Some exposure to cleaning chemicals - Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends and holidays - Be able to effectively work in a team environment - Effective verbal and written communication skills - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment - High attention to detail - Must be able to pass all pre-employment screens (including drug, background and criminal checks) - Identify known allergenic reactions at point of hire - Exhibit an open-minded approach and a willingness to learn new areas of the business Preferred Experience: - Experience in food processing or packaging - Mechanical mindset for cleaning, setting up and operating production equipment - Experience in food-based sanitation - Experience in Quality and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP's) in a food processing environment. - Experience in Continuous Performance environment that can be quantified