E.A. Sween Company
Food Production Associate-1st Shift SC
E.A. Sween Company, Hodges, South Carolina, United States, 29653
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About E.A. Sween Since 1955, E.A. Sween has been on a mission to passionately feed millions daily with high quality food people enjoy. We are a third‑generation family‑owned, professionally managed organization committed to strategic growth. Our culture is welcoming, respectful, and rewarding, encouraging employees to bring their whole selves to work each day.
Position Details First shift, 5:45 am–4:15 pm, Monday–Thursday. Overtime on Fridays as needed. Pay: $18.00 per hour. E.A. Sween is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Veteran/Disability.
Responsibilities General Responsibilities
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure food safety and integrity.
Always follow safety protocols and use designated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in required areas.
Follow additional tasks as assigned by Production Supervisor or Lead.
Collaborate, communicate, and learn from people with different backgrounds, cultures, abilities, language, or perspectives.
Food Safety and Quality
Execute assigned food safety, quality and continuous improvement, supporting SQF, regulatory and customer requirements.
Pull rejected products off the discharge belt of the Multivac in a timely manner.
Inspect raw materials for quality and communicate any deviations.
Report questionable product to Line Controller, QA, Lead or Production Supervisor before bringing to line.
Leadership
Follow policies and procedures of E.A. Sween Company.
Respect and cooperate with any work duties that are requested by your Supervisor, Lead or Line Controller.
Lean/Continuous Improvement
Monitor and control material waste, including floor waste and over‑portioning of raw material on sandwiches.
Notify maintenance immediately if problems arise with equipment.
Contribute to process improvements; participate in lean activities.
Standard Work
All products are to be produced to recipe/appearance specifications, using standard work as a guideline.
Ensure the material being used is correct.
Ensure correct slices of meat or cheese to deliver correct quantity and appearance.
Equipment & PPE
Trays, scoops, miscellaneous small utensils, buckets/bins, scissors & ruler, cars, Weber, miscellaneous slicing equipment, ear plugs, cut‑resistant gloves.
Qualifications Required
Able to work well with others and have a teamwork mindset; communicate effectively.
Able to maintain a good attendance record.
Able to keep work area clean, safe and organized.
Able to perform assigned rotation.
Able to lift 30 lbs. occasionally.
Depending on production schedule, must be able to lift over 10 lbs. occasionally within a 10‑12.5 hour shift.
Mandatory overtime may be required.
Preferred
Able to communicate in English.
Previous assembly experience.
Food related experience.
Physical Demands
Bend, push, pull frequently.
Work in cool conditions, 35‑45 °F continuously.
Lift 30 lbs. occasionally.
Reach overhead occasionally.
Be on feet continuously.
Maintain manufacturing speeds continuously.
Work with others continuously.
Handle repetition continuously.
Rotate to all production positions and lines.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
8 Paid Holidays
Company‑Paid Life Insurance
401(k) with Company Match – fully vested after 2 years
Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Recognition Program (Boss Bucks)
Employment Information
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full time
Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industry: Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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Food Production Associate-1st Shift SC
role at
E.A. Sween Company .
About E.A. Sween Since 1955, E.A. Sween has been on a mission to passionately feed millions daily with high quality food people enjoy. We are a third‑generation family‑owned, professionally managed organization committed to strategic growth. Our culture is welcoming, respectful, and rewarding, encouraging employees to bring their whole selves to work each day.
Position Details First shift, 5:45 am–4:15 pm, Monday–Thursday. Overtime on Fridays as needed. Pay: $18.00 per hour. E.A. Sween is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Veteran/Disability.
Responsibilities General Responsibilities
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure food safety and integrity.
Always follow safety protocols and use designated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in required areas.
Follow additional tasks as assigned by Production Supervisor or Lead.
Collaborate, communicate, and learn from people with different backgrounds, cultures, abilities, language, or perspectives.
Food Safety and Quality
Execute assigned food safety, quality and continuous improvement, supporting SQF, regulatory and customer requirements.
Pull rejected products off the discharge belt of the Multivac in a timely manner.
Inspect raw materials for quality and communicate any deviations.
Report questionable product to Line Controller, QA, Lead or Production Supervisor before bringing to line.
Leadership
Follow policies and procedures of E.A. Sween Company.
Respect and cooperate with any work duties that are requested by your Supervisor, Lead or Line Controller.
Lean/Continuous Improvement
Monitor and control material waste, including floor waste and over‑portioning of raw material on sandwiches.
Notify maintenance immediately if problems arise with equipment.
Contribute to process improvements; participate in lean activities.
Standard Work
All products are to be produced to recipe/appearance specifications, using standard work as a guideline.
Ensure the material being used is correct.
Ensure correct slices of meat or cheese to deliver correct quantity and appearance.
Equipment & PPE
Trays, scoops, miscellaneous small utensils, buckets/bins, scissors & ruler, cars, Weber, miscellaneous slicing equipment, ear plugs, cut‑resistant gloves.
Qualifications Required
Able to work well with others and have a teamwork mindset; communicate effectively.
Able to maintain a good attendance record.
Able to keep work area clean, safe and organized.
Able to perform assigned rotation.
Able to lift 30 lbs. occasionally.
Depending on production schedule, must be able to lift over 10 lbs. occasionally within a 10‑12.5 hour shift.
Mandatory overtime may be required.
Preferred
Able to communicate in English.
Previous assembly experience.
Food related experience.
Physical Demands
Bend, push, pull frequently.
Work in cool conditions, 35‑45 °F continuously.
Lift 30 lbs. occasionally.
Reach overhead occasionally.
Be on feet continuously.
Maintain manufacturing speeds continuously.
Work with others continuously.
Handle repetition continuously.
Rotate to all production positions and lines.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
8 Paid Holidays
Company‑Paid Life Insurance
401(k) with Company Match – fully vested after 2 years
Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Recognition Program (Boss Bucks)
Employment Information
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full time
Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industry: Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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