At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise “a helpful smile in every aisle” and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other. Job Description: Job Title: Production Worker I FLSA: Non-Exempt Location: Hy-Vee Manufacturing Revision Date: 12/24 General Function: The employee’s responsibilities include: Producing quality product in an efficient manner, following all safety procedures, ensuring FDA and USDA standards. Core Competencies: + Partnerships + Growth mindset + Results oriented + Customer focused + Professionalism Reporting Relations: Accountable and Reports to: Supervisors, Line Leads, Production Managers and Quality Control Positions that Report to you: None Primary Responsibilities and Duties: + Work on the production line with consistent speed and accuracy. + Demonstrate a positive and professional attitude. + Follows production list provided by supervisor. + Must be willing to work in all areas of production. + Required to assist in set up and clean up responsibilities. + Ensure that production requirements and standards are met consistently. + Maintain a clean and safe work area. + Observe all safety guidelines and report safety concerns to management. + Flexible schedule and willingness to work to completion of job. + Work cooperatively with the production team to meet quotas and goals. + Maintain work equipment utilized in job, report any issues to management. + Report potential issues to management + Maintains strict adherence to department and company guidelines related to personal hygiene, dress code and proper PPE usage. + Adheres to company policies and individual store guidelines + Reports to work when scheduled and on time. + Needs to be able to work alongside other individuals on the line as a team. + Maintaining and ensuring food safety. Secondary Responsibilities and Duties: + Assist management with procedures to ensure quality product while seeking cost cutting ideas. + Practices HAACP and Good Manufacturing Practices at all times. + Performs other job-related duties and special projects as required. + Be aware of allergens to prevent cross contamination of product. Education and Experience: High school education or equivalent. Previous Warehouse experience would be helpful. Physical Requirements: + Must be physically able to exert up to 50 pounds of force repeatedly; exert up to 20 pounds of force frequently to move objects. + Must be able to be on feet (standing and walking) for 8 -10 hours a day. + Visual requirements include vision from less than 20 inches to more than 20 feet with or without correction, depth perception, color vision, and field of vision. + Must be able to perform the following physical activities: Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Working Conditions: + The duties of this position are performed mostly in the production area which is wet and refrigerated (@38 degrees). + Work around loud equipment. + Strong Smells/Allergens + Frequent deadlines exist while handling multiple tasks. + Ability to climb, bend, lift and work in areas of limited mobility. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Must have the ability to use logical thinking or solve problems. Follow all written and verbal instructions. Contacts: Has daily contact with employees, technicians, suppliers and vendors. Has occasional contact with federal or state regulatory agencies regarding inspections. Are you ready to smile, apply today.