Description
We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Shift Production Supervisor, Production workers come to work on-time every day, to the assigned area. They assist in all labor processes and procedures and help produce a variety of savory products.
Position Responsibilities
- Complete many possible assignments on the production floor: inspecting, sorting, cleaning, packaging, mixing ingredients, cooking, helping machine operators, occasionally writing simple reports and or filling up spaces in prepared sheets, and others duties.
- Follow safety procedures and report injuries or near misses to lead or supervisors immediately.
- All assignments require our team members to follow company policies and Good Manufacturing Practices to meet our customers’ expectations and help maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
- Follow housekeeping procedures and guidelines.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
- Understand written or verbal instructions or job duties, follow instructions thoroughly, ask questions if necessary, be engaged in the work, and be a partner in producing the finest Olam products.
- Pick-up and carry products up to 40 pounds unassisted, and work standing-up for as much as an entire shift (12 hours).
- Work in a light industrial and somewhat warm environment (during summer) or cool areas (during the winter).
- Have ability to deal with problems involving variables in standardized situations.
- Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and comply with all safety policies and requirements.