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Career Start Staffing Hiring Event - Utica, NY - April 27th

Career Start Staffing has opened an office in Utica at 2200 Broad Street. They will be holding a hiring event on April 27th from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. They are looking for Production Workers, Forklift Operators and a Sanitation Manager. You can sign up for the hiring event at https://careerstartny.com/hiring-event/
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Career Start is currently recruiting Production Workers in Utica, NY for a food manufacturing facility. No experience needed!. The Production Worker will be responsible assembling materials and quality checks of the final product.

Responsibilities of the Production Worker:
  • Perform hand assembly, select and package materials: stand, lift, bend, and transport items for 8 hrs a day.
  • Perform and document corrective actions/defective parts and use small hand tools to adjust materials.
  • Maintain GMP and workflow/production standards.
  • Lift up to 50lbs regularly.
  • Requirements of the Production Worker:
  • Must have a vehicle or reliable transportation.
  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
  • Must be flexible to changing duties according to needs.
  • Must be able to work weekends, nights, and holidays as needed.
  • Ability to work in fast paced environment and have strong attention to detail.
  • Must be punctual, dependable, have a positive attitude and want to be part of a TEAM.
Apply online at www.careerstartny.com



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Career Start is currently seeking a Sanitation Manager in Utica, NY. To be considered for this Sanitation Manager position, candidates must have four-year college degree or five years' experience in food manufacturing sanitation years of experience. The Sanitation Manager will be responsible to help develop and implement strategic sanitation program, policies, plans and processes to ensure that sanitary performance meets True Leaf standards as well as supports Food Safety requirement towards regulatory compliance

Responsibilities of the Sanitation Manager:
  • Manages annual sanitation plan, budget forecast and performance.
  • Manage sanitation chemical supply and inventory.
  • Ensure that the plant is cleaned daily and ready to start production on time.
  • Maintain a safe work environment by properly - Always raise safety awareness for chemical handling and equipment operation with Tag out Lock out training.
  • Ensure that the company food safety guidelines are implemented daily.
  • Maintain good communication with subordinates, peers and other members of management.
  • Hire, train, counsel and sanitation crew.
  • Participate in audits, facility inspections and coordinate pre-operational inspection with QC Management
  • Clearly communicate expectation to sanitation employees.
  • Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements of the Sanitation Manager:
  • Must have the knowledge and skills required to work in a fast paced and challenging environment both inside and around the facility.
  • Must be able to work night, weekend and/or holidays required by the job.
  • Knowledge of the GMP, HACCP and Environmental sanitation program is preferred.
  • Experience with third party regulatory agencies such as AIB GFS, SQF, NYS Department of Food and Agriculture, and FDA preferred.
Apply online at www.careerstartny.com



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Career Start is currently seeking Forklift Operators in Utica, NY for a food manufacturing plant. To be considered for Forklift Operator positions, candidates must have (2) years of experience with Fork Lifts and (1) year Food Plant or Manufacturing operation. The Forklift Operator will be responsible for verifying labeling, compare counts, measurements, wrap pallets, operate forklift, move finished product to and from production floor to freezer, load and unload trucks.

Responsibilities of the Forklift Operator:
  • Move products to and from freezer.
  • Accurate verification of counts and labeling.
  • Load and unload.
Requirements of the Forklift Operator:
  • 2 Years of previous Fork lift experience.
  • Good communication and organizational skills.
  • Ability to pass a drug screen.
Must be flexible to work with in a 12PM-2:30 AM window

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour

Apply online at www.careerstartny.com
 

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