CoWorx Staffing Services is actively seeking Production Specialists for a Manufacturing Company within Watertown, CT.

Must be able to work Saturdays.

Shift: 1st shift 7:00am-3:30pm OR 2nd Shift 3:00pm-11:30pm

Responsibilities:

Perform various production manufacturing tasks to set up, operate, and clean assigned machines.
Responsible for the high quality and safe production of ingredients used in food, cosmetics, and consumer goods.
Ensure production objectives are met by guiding other team members to execute specific functions and coordinating with other departments such as Quality, R&D, Maintenance, and Planning.
Operate, monitor, and adjust production equipment to ensure optimal performance, safety, and product quality.
Lead by example as a subject matter expert and support team associates with best practices on how best to execute and deliver on daily production objectives.
Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve equipment issues independently while escalating complex problems when needed.
Collaborate with Quality, R&D, Maintenance, and Planning personnel to support continuous improvement and meet daily production targets and sampling requirements.
Maintain accurate production records, including material usage, machine settings, production data, and ensure proper labeling requirements are met.
Conduct in-process checks such as weights, temperatures, lot verification, and quality measurements in alignment with GMP/HACCP standards.
Perform start-up, changeover, and shutdown procedures in accordance with company SOPs and industry regulations.
Assist with routine preventive maintenance and communication of equipment concerns proactively.
Satisfactorily completes SQF annual training session(s) covering Good Manufacturing.
Ensure adherence to all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety protocols.
Lead training of designated functions with new team members as required along with ongoing refresher and best practice sessions with existing teammates.

Desired Background/Skills:

Must be 18 years old or older
Minimum 5 years of manufacturing or production experience
Demonstrated ability to solve operational problems independently
Experience with operation and maintenance of production machinery and/or process controls
Strong teamwork, communication, and documentation skills
Experience with Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives
Forklift or pallet jack certification
Experience with ERP or digital production systems
Experience guiding/training others

Other Information:

Don’t miss out on this excellent opportunity to join a hardworking, supportive team- apply with us today to get started!

CoWorx is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive team. We believe that a varied workforce enhances our business outcomes and contributes to a brighter future for our internal teams, Field Talent, customers, and communities. We are committed to considering all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or veteran status, and we do not discriminate based on disability.

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Interested candidates please reference job code 243583 when responding to this ad.