Immediate Production Associate Opportunity Blending - Swing Shift (1:00pm to 9:30pm) Heavy lifting is required Salary Compensation:  $17.50 ($16 base pay+$1.50 shift differential) No Probationary Period for Health Insurance*     Job Summary: The Production Associate – Blending position is responsible for a variety of different production duties within Blending line. The Production Associate –Blending is responsible for operating the blending production line to fulfill production requirements. The Production Associate – Blending must have high attention to detail and work at a fast pace in order to meet their key performance indicators safely and accurately. This role may support functions in sanitation and daily cleaning.   Roles and Responsibilities: + Operate fill/feed lines on blending areas. + Operate Mixing Stations in blending areas. +  Operate packaging stations and stack finished products on any line. +  Operate production equipment safely and without errors. + Communicate any problem or changes in production or quality to supervisor or lead personnel. + Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) for line equipment and complete cleaning as needed. + Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) while in all production areas. + Fill out clear and legible batch processing documentation and cleaning records. + Operate packaging stations and stack finished products on any line. +  Run washroom equipment and use necessary personal protective equipment. +  Maintain a safe, clean, and organized production area. + Participate in continuous improvement process. + Complete all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or required. +  Work with Blending line as a team player by providing excellent teamwork and collaborative attitude. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: + Must be able to consistently lift bags up to 55 lbs without restrictions or limitations. + Fill out clear and legible batch processing documentation and cleaning records. + Operate fill/feed lines on blending areas. + Operate Mixing Stations in blending areas. + Operate packaging stations and stack finished products on Blending line. + Complete cleaning on production equipment as required. + Complete all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or required. + Participate in continuous improvement process. + Work with Blending line as a team player by providing excellent teamwork and collaborative attitude Run washroom equipment and use necessary personal protective equipment.   Qualifications   Education and Experience: + High School Diploma or GED preferred.   Benefits: + Medical Insurance, *first day of the month immediately following hire date. + Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance. + 80 Vacation Hours Annually. + 40 Sick Time Hours Annually. + Flexible Benefits Plan. + Matching 401(k) Plan. + BBQ’s and Picnics.   HB’s Vision:  To positively impact the lives of our families, partners, and communities for future generations by leading innovation in the food chain.   HB’s Mission:  To develop and deliver the best food solutions for people and planet.     Values: The values by which HB Specialty Foods operates its business are based upon the Company’s own, unique “BLENDS” concept:   COLLA B ORATION QUA L ITY INT E GRITY APPRECIATIO N KIN D NESS S AFETY   HB Specialty Foods is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. HB Specialty Foods will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, please contact us at 208-606-7238. Powered by JazzHR