Production Assistant - Part Time - Various Shifts

**Job Description:** POSITION SUMMARY: This role is responsible performing various routine tasks in an assigned area of a chocolate manufacturing site following defined standard operating procedures.  This role completes a variety of tasks including cleaning, basic operation of equipment, operating forklifts, hand packing product, monitoring controls, and assisting with equipment changeover activities.   SHIFT TIMES: **Sunday - Saturday available; must work minimum 3 days per week** **Afternoon Shift (3pm - 11:30pm)** **Midnight Shift (11pm - 7:30am)** PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: • Performs a wide range of semi-skilled and unskilled jobs to support production operations. • Performs non-maintenance tasks that are needed to maintain product flow and routine equipment operation.  May include tasks such as clearing jams, cleaning screens, and disposing of defective product or raw materials • Operates area equipment or subsystems in a safe and efficient manner using established standard operating procedures. • Maintains efficient operation of assigned equipment and subsystems via daily cleaning and routine adjustments. Generates work orders as needed. • Performs cleaning and area setup. • Maintains assigned work area, tools and equipment in a clean, organized and professional manner.  Assist other associates in maintaining the visual workplace requirements for the entire area. • Performs hand packing, including bulk pack, six pack, and end of line.  • Monitors, inspects, and maintains product quality while straightening rows on the main distribution line. • Prepares and ships finished goods according to the established standard operating procedures. #machineoperator QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: • High School Diploma or equivalent required Preferred: • 1 year manufacturing experience • Forklift experience (Strongly Preferred) KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:  • Ability to work independently • Mechanical aptitude •  Ability to lift 55lbs Demonstrated ability to understand, communicate, read, and write basic work-related English