Production Assistant

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We are currently seeking a Production Assistant to fill a new opening!

The Production Assistant is responsible for supporting the daily administrative and operational activities of the yogurt production department. This position works closely with the Yogurt Procurement Specialist, Yogurt Production Scheduler, production employees, and shipping personnel to ensure accurate production data, scheduling, inventory tracking, and material usage information. The Production Assistant helps maintain accurate records, supports production scheduling activities, and assists with identifying and resolving discrepancies to ensure efficient department operations.

Shift: 8:00am until done, Monday through Friday, with overtime as needed.

Job Duties:

• Assists with verifying production orders, related materials, and production information to ensure accuracy and completion.
• Performs data entry and maintenance within the ERP system, identifies discrepancies, and takes corrective action when necessary.
• Compiles, posts, summarizes, maintains, and files a variety of production, purchasing, and inventory records, reports, correspondence, and other documentation in accordance with established procedures.
• Assists with the development and maintenance of production schedules based on customer orders and production requirements, serving as backup to the Yogurt Production Scheduler as needed.
• Supports the determination and tracking of milk and ingredient requirements for production schedules.
• Communicates production schedules, order requirements, and related information with yogurt make and packaging departments to support efficient operations.
• Works closely with shipping personnel and other departments to identify, investigate, and correct production or inventory-related errors.
• Verifies production and consumption data to ensure accurate reporting, inventory control, and operational records.
• Ensures timely and accurate completion of required production documentation and administrative records.
• Maintains confidentiality of department information and performs duties in a professional and organized manner.
• Follows all established company policies, food safety standards, quality requirements, and regulatory procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by Management.