Food Production Operator: Ovens, Safety & Training

Safeway; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive work culture

Weekly pay

Early access to earned wages

Flexible schedules

Associate discounts

Training and career development

Health and welfare benefits

Vacation/PTO

Job summary

Albertsons Companies Inc. in Merced, CA, is seeking a Production Worker for Safeway to execute food production tasks and operate equipment. You will verify specifications, document temps, and maintain a clean workspace to meet daily targets.

Responsibilities include training new staff, coordinating with teammates, and adhering to SOPs and safety protocols. This role requires physical stamina and reliable attendance.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills and ability to read instructions.
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds and push/pull up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to work in hot and cold environments and maintain accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Verifies product specifications according to orders and recipes.
• Operates ovens and monitors cook cycles.
• Loads/unloads racks and moves products to coolers.
• Sets up, operates, and tears down equipment.
• Performs packing, boxing, and product trimming.
• Maintains HACCP documentation and monitors temperatures.
• Delivers training to new team members using SOPs.
• Communicates with peers and supervisors to meet production goals.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team coordination

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Albertsons Companies Inc. in Merced, CA, is seeking a Production Worker for Safeway to execute food production tasks and operate equipment. You will verify specifications, document temps, and maintain a clean workspace to meet daily targets.

Responsibilities include training new staff, coordinating with teammates, and adhering to SOPs and safety protocols. This role requires physical stamina and reliable attendance.