Dessert Manufacturing Production Associate

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Qualifications
Clear path to more responsibility and leadership (must be earned!)
A safe, positive working environment
Those with previous experience in warehouse, manufacturing, food handling, restaurant, or fast-food encouraged to apply
Candidates for Production Associate must be 18 years or older with the ability to understand and adhere to all safety guidelines and regulations
Successful completion of drug and background screening, and work-related reference check
Work closely with others in a team atmosphere
Meet food-safety requirements, which includes: no jewelry (earrings or other exposed facial piercings, ear gauges, necklaces, watches, rings, etc.), false eyelashes, fingernail polish or fake nails
Manual Dexterity - The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble products
Finger Dexterity - The ability to make precisely coordinated movement of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects
Wrist-Finger Speed - The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands and wrists
Dynamic Flexibility - The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with your body, arms, and/or legs
Extent Flexibility - The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs
Static Strength - The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to 35lbs and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50lbs
Trunk Strength - The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing
Must be able to read, write, and understand instructions, warnings, labels and postings in English effectively
Ability to be exposed to physical environment most of the work day, which involves: food debris and odors, constant equipment noise, temperature extremes, wet areas/water
Ability to lift and carry up to 35lbs on a regular basis and up to 50lbs on an occasional basis throughout shift (8-10 hours)
Ability to set load on pallet or baking rack at various height levels
Ability to perform physical tasks, including: prolonged standing, repetitive finger/hand/wrist/arm movement, bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, grasping, pulling, pushing, and lifting throughout shift (8-10 hours)
Customer first
Benefits
Salary: $18 an hour to start
$18 an hour to start // $700 sign-on bonus after +0 days // paid time off and health benefits // 401K with company match
1st shift, 6a to 4p most days, 8a to 5p some days, Monday-Saturday (4-6 shifts per week)
Opportunities for overtime
On-the-job learning and growth
Compensation + Benefits
$18 an hour to start
$700 sign-on bonus after +0 days with excellent attendance
Employee profit share program
Paid Time Off program
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Company-paid Life Insurance
401k retirement plan with matching
Employee Assistance Program
Most major holidays off (Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc.)
Responsibilities
Production Associates do a variety of tasks in our food manufacturing facility, including: operate food processing machinery, fold boxes, remove finished product from pans, and more
Fast-paced, exciting, with lots of hustle working in our baking, packaging, and dish departments
Production Associate is a first-shift position and is generally a 10-hour shift (the end time varies each day depending on production needs)
Successful candidates for the position will have the ability to work Monday through Saturday, with rotating days off each week (between 4 to 6 shifts each week)
Weekend work and overtime is required as-needed, especially during peak season (October-December) and other high-volume periods
Number of days worked in a week fluctuates throughout the year
The Production Associate position requires an employee to perform essential functions of the job, including but not limited to the following duties:
Fast-paced assembly line work including: put pans and trays on the assembly line, scale and portion ingredients, remove product from pans, assemble boxes, pack product into boxes, stack cases on pallets, operate slicing and other food processing equipment, move trays of product from the assembly line to baking racks, and more
Operate the production and packaging equipment in a safe and timely manner
Wash dishes and equipment
Move racks of finished product throughout the facility
Follow all food safety guidelines and hygiene practices
Follow all personnel safety procedures
Other duties as assigned
Demonstrate the ability to align with Tennessee Cheesecake's core values in daily performance and choices at work
Ability to work in a standing position for 8-10 hours
Must be physically present at assigned work station for the majority of the shift (8-10 hours), with the exception of scheduled breaks
Job description
Salary: $18 an hour to start

$18 an hour to start // $700 sign-on bonus after +0 days // paid time off and health benefits // 401K with company match.

Become part of the dedicated team that creates delicious desserts from scratch for thousands of restaurants across the United States.

Come help us make delicious desserts! Production Associates do a variety of tasks in our food manufacturing facility, including: operate food processing machinery, fold boxes, remove finished product from pans, and more. In the Production Associate position, you can expect:
• Fast-paced, exciting, with lots of hustle working in our baking, packaging, and dish departments.
• 1st shift, 6a to 4p most days, 8a to 5p some days, Monday-Saturday (4-6 shifts per week). Opportunities for overtime.
• On-the-job learning and growth.
• Clear path to more responsibility and leadership (must be earned!).
• A safe, positive working environment.

Those with previous experience in warehouse, manufacturing, food handling, restaurant, or fast-food encouraged to apply. Previous experience preferred, but not necessary.

Immediate openings available now!!

Candidates for Production Associate must be 18 years or older with the ability to understand and adhere to all safety guidelines and regulations.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Schedule
Production Associate is a first-shift position and is generally a 10-hour shift (the end time varies each day depending on production needs). Successful candidates for the position will have the ability to work Monday through Saturday, with rotating days off each week (between 4 to 6 shifts each week). Weekend work and overtime is required as-needed, especially during peak season (October-December) and other high-volume periods. Number of days worked in a week fluctuates throughout the year.

The Production Associate position requires an employee to perform essential functions of the job, including but not limited to the following duties:
• Fast-paced assembly line work including: put pans and trays on the assembly line, scale and portion ingredients, remove product from pans, assemble boxes, pack product into boxes, stack cases on pallets, operate slicing and other food processing equipment, move trays of product from the assembly line to baking racks, and more.
• Operate the production and packaging equipment in a safe and timely manner.
• Wash dishes and equipment.
• Move racks of finished product throughout the facility.
• Follow all food safety guidelines and hygiene practices.
• Follow all personnel safety procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Production Associate position requires that an employee be capable of the following:
• Successful completion of drug and background screening, and work-related reference check.
• Work closely with others in a team atmosphere.
• Demonstrate the ability to align with Tennessee Cheesecake's core values in daily performance and choices at work.
• Meet food-safety requirements, which includes: no jewelry (earrings or other exposed facial piercings, ear gauges, necklaces, watches, rings, etc.), false eyelashes, fingernail polish or fake nails.

Physical Requirements Include, But Are Not Limited To (all times are approximate):
• Manual Dexterity - The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble products.
• Finger Dexterity - The ability to make precisely coordinated movement of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
• Wrist-Finger Speed - The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands and wrists.
• Dynamic Flexibility - The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with your body, arms, and/or legs.
• Extent Flexibility - The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
• Static Strength - The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to 35lbs and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50lbs.
• Trunk Strength - The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing.
• Must be able to read, write, and understand instructions, warnings, labels and postings in English effectively.
• Ability to work in a standing position for 8-10 hours.
• Must be physically present at assigned work station for the majority of the shift (8-10 hours), with the exception of scheduled breaks.
• Ability to be exposed to physical environment most of the work day, which involves: food debris and odors, constant equipment noise, temperature extremes, wet areas/water.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 35lbs on a regular basis and up to 50lbs on an occasional basis throughout shift (8-10 hours). Ability to set load on pallet or baking rack at various height levels.
• Ability to perform physical tasks, including: prolonged standing, repetitive finger/hand/wrist/arm movement, bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, grasping, pulling, pushing, and lifting throughout shift (8-10 hours).

Compensation + Benefits
• $18 an hour to start
• $700 sign-on bonus after +0 days with excellent attendance
• Employee profit share program
• Paid Time Off program
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• 401k retirement plan with matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Most major holidays off (Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc.)

ABOUT US

Our goal is to make Tennessee Cheesecake an awesome place for awesome people to do great work. Our team is made of people who believe in our core values - the principles that guide us in the way we work, how we treat one another, and how we approach our tasks each day.

See the glass as half full.

Have heart -- No jerks.

Dedication to the team.

Customer first.

Be adaptable.

Have fun.

Interested job seekers who successfully complete the series of pre-screening questions and who appear to possess the basic qualifications for this position may be contacted for a telephone interview.

If you require assistance or accommodations during the application process due to a disability, please contact Becca Wilson at becca@tncheesecake.com or 615-773-6181. We are here to support you.

Tennessee Cheesecake is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, ****** orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions and responsibilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

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