Assembler

Matern Staffing, Inc.; Stafford (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Matern Staffing, Inc. is hiring a Food Production Worker for a Stafford, VA food manufacturer. You'll help ensure the safe, efficient production of fresh, frozen and packaged foods in accordance with recipes, quality standards and food safety guidelines.

This is a contract position with on-site tours required. Expect a 4:30 am morning shift and rotating schedule, with duties spanning assembly, packaging and material handling.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Basic math skills and ability to speak/write English.
• Experience using basic cooking tools and equipment.
• Ability to withstand a cold work environment.
• Stand, bend, push and pull for 10-hour shift.
• Material handling experience with ability to lift 50 pounds to chest height.
• Ability to pass background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and package food products according to established recipes, portion guidelines, and quality standards.
• Ensure safe, timely and efficient transport of raw materials and packaging.
• Rotate frozen items according to thaw schedule to ensure proper thaw time prior to production.
• Move finished product from the production floor to the order selection area and/or freezers.
• Follow food safety and manufacturing practices.
• Unbox foods from original packaging and move to new containers.

Skills

Basic math

English proficiency

Cooking tools experience

Cold environment tolerance

Manual handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Cooking tools

Job description

Matern Staffing is hiring Food Production Workers for a food manufacturer in Stafford, VA. In this role, you'll ensure the efficient flow of raw materials and packaging to and from the production area, adhering to good manufacturing practices and food safety standards to produce safe, high-quality products. Join us and start your journey to becoming the next Larry!

As a Food Production Worker, you're an important role in ensuring the quality and efficient preparation of fresh, frozen and packaged food creations for shipping to local customers.

Curious about why your favorite foods taste so amazing? Meet Larry, our Crew Lead at a local food manufacturer. His passion for teaching and commitment to quality transforms every kitchen he works in. Now, you have the chance to follow in Larry's footsteps.

This is a contract position. On-site tours are required.

Salary:

• $17/hr

Schedule:

• 4:30 am morning shift
• Rotating schedules (5 days on, 2 days off)

What You'll Do:

• Assemble and package food products according to established recipes, portion guidelines, and quality standards
• Ensure safe, timely and efficient transport of raw materials and packaging
• Rotate frozen items according to thaw schedule to ensure proper thaw time prior to production
• Move finished product from the production floor to the order selection area and/or freezers
• Follow food safety and manufacturing practices
• Unbox foods from original packaging and move to new containers

What You'll Need:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Basic math skills and ability to speak/write English
• Experience using basic cooking tools and equipment
• Ability to withstand a cold work environment
• Stand, bend, push and pull for 10-hour shift
• Material handling experience with ability to lift 50 pounds to chest height on a consistent basis
• Ability to pass background check and drug screening

About Our Client:

For over 55 years, our client has been devoted to bringing happiness to the table by providing safe, comforting gourmet dishes. Through product development, production innovation, logistics perfection, high safety and quality standards, and customer satisfaction they produce ready-to-eat meals for convenience stores, including bento meal boxes, onigiri rice balls, and side dishes.

About Matern Staffing:

• For nearly 60 years Matern Staffing has built relationships with businesses and job seekers to provide staffing solutions and job opportunities to the areas of Virginia, Maryland, and beyond. We believe that when employees and business partners succeed, families and communities thrive.
• Matern Staffing is a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) Certified Organization.
• Matern Staffing is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Click here to view our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.