Post Holdings - Winchester, VA
posted about 2 months ago
8th Avenue Food & Provisions is seeking a Pasta Production Associate to join our manufacturing team in Winchester, Virginia. This position is integral to our operations, focusing on the production of high-quality pasta products. As a Pasta Production Associate, you will be responsible for operating and monitoring various production equipment, including long goods, short cut, noodle, and lasagna presses and dryers. Your role will involve ensuring that all production processes adhere to established specifications and quality standards, contributing to the overall success of our manufacturing operations. In this position, you will monitor recipe settings and make necessary adjustments on computers during die and format changes. You will also oversee the extrusion patterns to ensure the correct lengths and specifications of the pasta products. Additionally, you will be responsible for monitoring drying systems to ensure that products are dried according to specifications, and you will operate storage accumulators and finished product storage tanks. Your ability to perform die changes and operate the die wash machine will be crucial in maintaining production efficiency. Safety and compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) are paramount in this role. You will be expected to perform cleaning and sanitizing tasks, including disassembling and reassembling equipment as needed. You will also fill out daily reports, including downtime reports and product specification reports, to track production metrics and ensure accountability. As a Pasta Production Associate, you will work closely with your teammates and communicate effectively with all employees to maintain a respectful and productive work environment. Your commitment to producing safe and high-quality food products will be essential, as you will share in the responsibility of meeting the highest quality standards. This is a non-supervisory role, and punctual attendance is required to ensure smooth operations.