Production Associate - All Shifts

As a leader and innovator in the snack food industry for over 50 years, J&J Snack Foods provides branded snack foods to foodservice and retail supermarket outlets across the U.S. Its products include such icons as SUPERPRETZEL, ICEE, and Dippin’ Dots along with other key brands like LUIGI’S Real Italian Ice, The Funnel Cake Factory Funnel Cakes, and Hola Churros. J&J also has a strong presence in bakery providing cakes, cookies, and pies to some of the largest grocery and convenience retailers in industry. Our company continues to deliver record sales led by a talented team and a commitment to “Fun Served Here”.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the leadership and guidance of the Production Supervisor , the P roduction A ssociate will being able to perform various production tasks in both Raw and RTE production of cookies, cakes , and pies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Operates depositing equipment and troubleshoots small problems. Contacts the Production Supervisor for larger issues.

Monitors the quality of product being produced and notifies the Production Supervisor of any quality issues.

Completes production paperwork as required timely and accurately.

Packs product into packaging according to company standards.

Moves baking racks to different areas of the production floor according to different stages of production.

Loads the baking racks with pans from top to bottom.

Unloads the baking pans to the packing line from bottom up.

Loads the denester with clamshells. Palletizes completed cases onto a pallet according to pallet pattern for shipment.

Follows compliance requirements of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Safe Quality Food (SQF) guidelines, and Food & Drug Administration (FDA) regulations.

Demonstrates reliable attendance and preparedness for each shift in proper uniform.

Trains other employees as requested by the supervisor.

Maintains a clean work area throughout shift.

Completes required monthly trainings as directed.

Performs other duties as assigned by Production Supervisor.

COMPETENCIES:

To perform this job successfully, the Production Associate must be self-motivated, able to problem solve, detail-oriented, and able to stay on task. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Responsible for ensuring Good Manufacturing Practices, Food Defense, and SQF Programs.

Self-motivated, with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and adapt well to change.

Ability to demonstrate strong teamwork skills, working collaboratively with peers to achieve common goals and contribute to a positive and productive work environment.

Ability to communicate effectively with the team and supervisors, both verbally and in writing.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or GED preferred but no required

US Hourly Pay Range

$15 — $15 USD

Disclaimer: This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement: J&J Snack Foods Corp.is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discriminatory employment actions against, and treatment of, employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, alienage, religion or creed, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition or characteristics, disability or veteran's status, sex offenses, prior record of arrest or conviction, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking and unemployment status.