Position Overview
The Plant Operations Associate administratively supports the overall manufacturing facility in production, quality, employee health and safety, human resources, and document control. They contribute to the success of the organization by ensuring daily transactional duties are completed on time and accurately.
Key Accountabilities
Coordinate human resources and safety administrative tasks:
Initiate posting of open positions, and schedule pre-employment screening.
Support the Kronos Time & Attendance System.
Coordinate employee relations paperwork with corporate Human Resources, while maintaining confidentiality standards.
Assist with on-boarding and orientation of new employees.
Complete paperwork for job changes, status changes, and pay changes.
Administer safety supplies inventory.
Conduct safety training and track safety training compliance.
Coordinate updates to Job Safety Analysis (JSA) for each position.
Coordinate and support employer sponsored events and arrival of guests:
Meet and greet visitors and notify employees of the visitors' arrival.
Ensure compliance with Foremost Farms visitor guidelines.
Coordinate the ordering and delivery of employee lunches.
Support production and manufacturing functions:
Provide support for the Supply Chain Operations Resource Engagement (SCORE) Management Process.
Support the upkeep and maintenance of the Key Performance Indicator (KPI) and Action Board functions.
Analyze and validate milk receipts from outside vendors.
Support the hourly employee scheduling process.
Order and monitor employee uniforms.
Cross train and serve as back up for other administrative roles at the facility.
This role adheres to the requirements of and supports the need for monitoring and/or verifying of control points and maintaining the related required documentation. For example, Critical Control Points(CCP), Preventive Controls(PC), Critical Quality Points(CQP), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points(HACCP), and Safe Quality Food(SQF) plans. This is not an all-inclusive list.
Other related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED.
1 year of job-related experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Associate degree in business or other related field.
3-5 years of job-related experience.
Key competencies
Facilitate trusting relationshipsthrough effective communication, follow through on commitments, resolving conflicts and recognizing the good work of others.
Demonstrate growth-oriented qualitiesby asking questions, being curious open-minded, agile, learning from failures and inspiring the same in others.
Demonstrate agility and resiliencewith open mind, flexibility, and support of others in difficult situations.
Organizework with plans, goals and timelines, prioritization, and time management.
Communicateto share relevant information proactively and brings others along.
Physical Setting
Job Setting: Regular workplace presence is required.
Benefits:
At Foremost Farms, we believe that you and your family matter most. That?s why we?re proud to offer one of the most comprehensive and competitive benefits packages in the area
designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceFlexible coverage with options to meet the needs of you and your family
- 401(k) Retirement Plan100% company match on up to 8% of your contributions
- Generous Paid Time OffStart with 200 hours of PTO (pro-rated for first year)
- 10 Paid HolidaysEnjoy time to rest and recharge
- Paid Parental Leave6 weeks fully paid
- Health Savings Account (HSA)when you elect the high-deductible health plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)Save for medical and dependent care expenses
- Life and Disability InsuranceFinancial protection for you and your loved ones
- Daily Pay OptionAccess your earnings when you need them
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Free, confidential support for life?s challenges
- Referral ProgramEarn rewards for bringing great people to our team
- Career Growth OpportunitiesAdvance your skills and your career with us
This job summary is intended to be brief and does not list all the duties for this position. Nothing in this job description should be construed as an express or implied contract of employment. Foremost Farms USA is an at-will employer, which means that either party is free to terminate the employment relationship at any time, without any advanced notice, for any reason or no reason.