Entry Level Production Assistant Jobs in Indiana

This role is responsible for entry level general labor while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to policies and procedures. Under immediate direction performs a variety of manual labor tasks including loading, unloading, lifting, and moving materials.
Job Responsibilities
• Job is an individual contributor.
• Job is an individual contributor and has no direct reports.
• Assist with operation setup lines and area according to established procedures and specifications.
• Verify correct setup and running of equipment to obtain desired results.
• Inspect product periodically through the shift to verify specifications are being met.
• Assist the operator in troubleshooting equipment when necessary.
• Be able to perform operator job functions when not present.
• Contact management support if there are any problems that may arise.
• Keep area clean.
• Follow Safety lockout/tag-out procedures.
• Communicate any issues to management.
• Follow instructions well and assist others as needed.
• Understand and follow/instruct others on GMP's.
• Work in a safe manner and report any unsafe conditions to the management.
• This role has the responsibility to understand and places in practice appropriate safety procedures. This responsibility is achieved through education, training, use of protective equipment (as applicable) and by following safety policies, regulations, standards, and laws.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Experience & Skills
• 0-1 years of experience in related field is preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs and work at machine speed.
• Ability to understand written English preferred.
• Excellent proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite Products.
Education
• High School Diploma and/or equivalent work experience is required.
Benefits
This role is eligible for overtime pay for hours worked beyond 40 hours in a week and may also be eligible for additional hourly premiums for perfect attendance and/or working evening or night shifts. As part of a complete total rewards package, OSI also offers comprehensive paid time off (sick, vacation, holidays and other programs), 401k with matching company contributions, a full suite of benefit offerings (medical, dental, vision, life, disability and other voluntary coverages) for you and your family and educational assistance with opportunities for professional development.
Work Environment
• Work can be performed within a manufacturing plant environment with noise, extreme temperatures, and significant movement of powered equipment, people and conveyor (may depend on the role).
• Work conditions are typical of a food manufacturing facility.
• This role does not require any domestic travel
• Position may require the physical agility of lifting up to 50 pounds
• Position may require frequent and/or infrequent of bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, stretching/reaching, use hands or fingers, talk, hear, feel objects, tools, controls and standing/walking on concrete flooring.
• Position may require the physical ability to stand/walk for Greater than 4 hours.
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