Production Clerk

**JOB DESCRIPTION** **Job Title** Production Clerk **Department** Production **Reports To**Production Supervisor/ Manger **FLSA Status** ☐ Exempt ☒ Non-Exempt **Employment Type** ☒ Full-Time ☐ Part-Time **Position Summary** The Production Clerk supports the production team by ensuring accurate and timely documentation, data entry, recordkeeping, and reporting of production activities within a pistachio processing facility. This position plays a key role in maintaining production records, coordinating with multiple departments, and ensuring compliance with company policies, food safety standards, and operational requirements. **Essential Functions** - Accurately record production data, including quantities processed, equipment downtime, and employee hours. - Maintain and update production logs, reports, and related documentation. - Coordinate with production supervisors, logistics personnel, and quality control teams to support efficient operations. - Communicate discrepancies, production issues, or data concerns to appropriate personnel. - Prepare and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly production reports. - Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) related to production goals and operational performance. - Monitor inventory levels of raw materials and production supplies. - Assist with generating material requisitions and inventory-related documentation. - Ensure production records comply with company policies, GMPs, food safety requirements, and regulatory standards. - Support internal and external audits by providing accurate and current production records. - Organize, maintain, and file production documents and records. - Assist production supervisors with scheduling and workforce planning activities. - Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members. - Maintain regular and reliable attendance. - Perform additional duties as assigned. **Qualifications** **Education and Experience** - High school diploma or GED required. - Associate degree in a related field preferred. - One (1) to two (2) years of clerical, administrative, or production support experience preferred. - Experience in manufacturing, food processing, or industrial environments preferred. **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities** - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook. - Familiarity with ERP systems preferred. - Ability to follow verbal and written instructions. - Ability to work independently and in a team environment. - Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Basic math and data entry skills. - Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. - Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. **Work Environment** - Food manufacturing and production environment. - Combination of office and plant-floor work. - Exposure to dust, noise, varying temperatures, and moving machinery. - Indoor work with occasional exposure to production areas. - May work around pistachios and other tree nut allergens. - Frequent interaction with production, logistics, quality, and administrative personnel. **Physical Demands / ADA Functional Analysis Chart** | Physical Requirement | Frequency | Essential Function? | | --- | --- | --- | | Standing | ☒ Frequently | ☒ Yes | | Walking | ☒ Frequently | ☒ Yes | | Sitting | ☒ Constantly | ☒ Yes | | Lifting 10 lbs. | ☒ Frequently | ☒ Yes | | Lifting 25 lbs. | ☒ Occasionally | ☒ Yes | | Lifting 50 lbs. | ☒ Occasionally | ☐ No | | Carrying | ☒ Occasionally | ☒ Yes | | Pushing/Pulling | ☒ Occasionally | ☐ No | | Reaching Above Shoulder | ☒ Occasionally | ☐ No | | Bending/Stooping | ☒ Occasionally | ☒ Yes | | Twisting | ☒ Occasionally | ☐ No | | Climbing | ☒ Occasionally | ☐ No | | Kneeling/Crouching | ☒ Occasionally | ☐ No | | Fine Hand Manipulation | ☒ Constantly | ☒ Yes | | Use of Vision | ☒ Constantly | ☒ Yes | | Hearing/Speaking | ☒ Constantly | ☒ Yes | **Frequency Definitions** - Occasionally: Up to 33…