Hamilton Connections is seeking candidates for production associate positions at a bagel company in Meriden, CT. This is a temp-to-hire position.  
The production associate plays a crucial role in various aspects of bagel production, from dough preparation to baking, while maintaining cleanliness and adherence to food safety standards.
The hours are 2 p.m.-10:30 p.m. (or until production is complete), Monday-Friday. The salary is $17-$21 an hour.
Job Responsibilities:
•  Multi-task and move within bagel and cream cheese production for extended periods of time
•  Assist in preparing established recipes, including mixing ingredients bagel and cream cheese production, shaping dough, mixing cream cheese, and fulfilling cream cheese and bagels orders
•  Operate machinery and equipment involved with the production of cream cheese, such as mixers
•  Prep ingredients utilizing ranges and stoves
•  Monitor production processes to ensure that cream cheese and bagel products meet quality standards including texture, consistency, flavor and packaging integrity
•  Occasionally receive and put away products.
•  Maintain clean work environment
•  Other duties as assigned

 

Job Requirements:
•  Experience working in a food production environment
•  ServSafe certification strongly preferred
•  Experience working with heavy machinery
•  An eye for detail and solving challenges
•  Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
•  Willingness to help in other area when needed
•  Able to perform the physical requirements of the position, including standing for long periods and frequently lifting 30 lbs. and occasionally up to 70 lbs.
•  Able to work overtime, weekends and holidays