Production Associate 1st Shift Kemper

Production Associate - Kemper
Department: Production
Reports to: Shift Supervisor
Pay Range: $18-$20 per hour
Shift & Time: / 1st Shift (6:00am-4:00pm Monday-Thursday) Weekends as needed.
Location: Cincinnati Ohio 45246

DITSCH USA creates memorable pretzel experiences! We bake artisan pretzels available for both food service and retail markets. As a leading producer of pretzels we are committed to freshness and providing clean-label products. The quality of our irresistible products comes from more than 100 years of experience and craftsmanship in the ART OF PRETZEL MAKING!

We seek those who want to learn and grow within our organization. Ditsch USA offers development options to add to your skill set and open new opportunities for you within our organization. At Ditsch USA you will find a welcoming safe and team-orientated environment.

As a Production Associate youll be responsible for proper packaging of materials and finished products for shipment and be responsible for moving materials. Your role is pivotal in facilitating and achieving plant goals of safety food safety quality efficiency and productivity while leading the charge toward meeting our production goals daily. A Production Associate might be weighing/scaling material packaging material or supplying our lines with product and will follow good manufacturing practices critical to food safety and to their team.

Responsibilities:

• Strictly adhere to all safety protocols including the proper use maintenance and storage of personal protective equipment (PPE). Participate actively in safety programs training sessions and periodic safety reviews to identify and mitigate potential workplace hazards. Ensure compliance with company and regulatory safety standards at all times.
• Ensure equipment & materials are handled safely & stored correctly to prevent workplace accidents.
• Pack weigh and label completed items for shipment per instructions.
• Ability to operate metal detectors tape machine and label machine.
• Follow all company guidelines including GMPs and SQF policies and procedures
• Conduct quality control checks by inspecting items for damage or defects per specification requirements to include but not limited to seal integrity label accuracy lot code weights product aesthetics etc.
• Stage materials at workstations or production lines to ensure smooth workflow and minimal downtime.
• Load raw materials components &/or supplies into production equipment following proper safety quality & operating procedures.
• Handle materials & products using pallet jacks or other material handling equipment as well as loading unloading and maintaining equipment.
• Monitor equipment readiness by performing pre-operation inspections such as checking for proper alignment lubrication & functionality.
• Identify & resolve minor equipment issues to prevent interruptions in production.
• Report equipment malfunctions or irregularities to the appropriate team member.
• Assist with sanitation as needed to clean and maintain equipment to food manufacturing standards.
• Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to read analyze and interpret common industry production and technical documents in English.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficient understanding of production procedures and equipment.
• Commitment to maintaining high safety standards.
• Strong leadership and communication skills within a team environment.
• Proven experience in a fast-paced environment with a focus on quality and safety.
• Ability to comprehend and communicate effectively in English.
• Basic math skills and ability to work weekends and holidays as needed.
• Prior proficiency in equipment uses and operation.

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Warehouse or factory experience packaging goods for shipment.
• Food manufacturing experience is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment.
• Ability of adjusting or moving objects of varying weights up to 50 all directions.
• Ability to communicate with others to exchange information.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists hands and/or fingers.
• Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them.
• Ability to withstand various climates through the facility i.e. freezer dock production (as low as -15 degrees up to 110 degrees)
• Ability to work in an environment with flashing lights horns and powered moving equipment operating in proximity.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Prolonged periods of sitting standing walking and/or remaining in a stationary position and often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Ability to move self into different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and/or confined spaces.
• Must be physically able to ascend and descend ladders stairs ramps poles and scaffolding.
• Excellent hand/eye coordination.
• Ability to bend stretch twist or reach out.
• Adjust body movements or equipment controls to keep pace with speed changes of moving objects.
• See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
• See differences between colors shades and brightness.
• Adaptability to work in diverse environments and surfaces.
• Ensure compliance with GMPs and maintain a clean work environment.
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment as needed.
• Stand and move around the manufacturing floor for up to 10 hours.
• Capability to stand walk squat and perform repetitive tasks.

If youre seeking a role where you where you can become an integral part of our innovative team apply today.

What we offer you (perks bonuses benefits):

• Medical Dental and Vision insurance
• Automatic FREE $25000 life insurance policy
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Additional voluntary life AD&D Critical Illness and Short-Term Disability
• 401k Retirement Plan with Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holidays
• Ongoing training and development

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities required of the employee in this role. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The physical requirements are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the jobs essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

For more information visit We are not accepting resumes/referrals from outside recruiters unless we have signed a contract. We value our relationships with our recruiting partners and all potential candidates. As a recruiter if you share a resume/referral and we do not have a signed agreement we still may contact the candidate and reserve the right to not engage your recruiting partnership.

Ditsch USA is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status.