Production Associate - Fresh Kitchen (Refrigerated/Overnight)

Job Description

Ukrop's Homestyle Foods seeking to hire multiple full-time Production Associates (Manufacturing Specialists I) for our Fresh Kitchen located at 600-A Southlake Boulevard, Richmond, Va 23236. This position is specifically for overnight (5pm- 3am) - occasional overtime and holiday shifts are required during holiday peaks. Our first shift is unique as it is an overnight position, and it is where our production begins.

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Specialist I is an entry-level full-time position that performs a variety of basic duties within our manufacturing facility. Duties include, but are not limited to, cleaning, cutting, prepping, scaling, or cooking as well as assembling, packaging and/or shipping finished product. A successful candidates must be able to work a flexible schedule and work the posted schedule. Must be a team player and self-motivated, ability to effectively communicate with supervisors and coworkers, and knowledgeable in the principles of sanitation and Food safety. Candidates must have a love for cooking and working with food.

Primary Responsibilities:

Depending upon the department assigned- assemble, scale and sort raw intermediate or finished products in preparation for cooking or mixing or the packaging of products sold at our retail grocery stores

Depending on the department assigned- operate mixing, dicing, packaging, industrial cooking equipment and cleaning of equipment

Inspect and label product as necessary or required

Maintain a clean and safe work area.

Open to learn new procedures and job functions

Supports GFSI and FSMA. Assists in ensuring that the SQF system is in place and that we follow all aspects of HACCP plan, SSOPs, and GMPs throughout the plant. Reports all food safety issues to an immediate supervisor

Supports an accident-free work culture. When developing, or modifying production processes, assists in accident prevention and risk identification. Collaborates with HR/Safety Manager to minimize risk exposure from ingredient, equipment, or ergonomics

Minimum Physical Requirements:

The position responsibilities frequently require:

Reading, comprehending, and following verbal and written instructions

Performing basic arithmetic to execute duties described above (measuring, follow recipes)

The physical demands of the position frequently include:

Standing and/or walking for a minimum of four hours

Repetitive bending, reaching, stooping, pushing, pulling, and lifting product weighing up to 50 lbs.

Exposure to variations in temperature caused by equipment or department

Refrigerated (38 degrees) and warm working environments (up to 75 degrees)

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or GED preferred, not required

Six to twelve (6-12) months of food service or food manufacturing experience preferred

Food handling and production experience helpful

Position is available to cooking/culinary apprentices with a proven interest to learn

Benefits:

As a full-time associate with Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods you will be offered the following:

Affordable healthcare upon eligibility

Company-sponsored Life Insurance

Short Term/Long Term Disability

Company 401(k) upon eligibility

Paid Time Off

Birthday PTO

Associate Referral Bonus

Shift Differential on eligible shifts

Competitive Salary

and more

Ukrop's Homestyle Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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