Kitchen Production Technician

Tandem Foods; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Tandem Foods is seeking a Kitchen Operator to safely and efficiently run batch mixers, kettles and related equipment in our production facility. You will maintain food safety and quality, perform sanitation, and support efficient daily production in a fast-paced team environment.

This onsite role in Pittsburgh requires a strong work ethic, accuracy in weighing ingredients, adherence to GMPs and safety guidelines, and the ability to stand for long periods while lifting up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• Good command of English, written and verbal.
• Basic math skills for weighing ingredients and measurements.
• Safety-aware with knowledge of LOTO, PPE and machine guarding.
• Ability to stand up to 8 hours and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate batch mixers, batch kettles, and other kitchen processing equipment.
• Maximize uptime while minimizing scrap and interruptions.
• Accurately weigh and prepare dry ingredients per production requirements.
• Perform routine product spot checks for quality compliance.
• Follow GMPs and BRC food safety standards and sanitation procedures.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and follow safety procedures.
• Communicate equipment concerns and production issues to leaders.

Skills

English proficiency

Mathematical aptitude

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Teamwork in manufacturing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Tandem Foods is seeking a Kitchen Operator to safely and efficiently run batch mixers, kettles and related equipment in our production facility. You will maintain food safety and quality, perform sanitation, and support efficient daily production in a fast-paced team environment.

This onsite role in Pittsburgh requires a strong work ethic, accuracy in weighing ingredients, adherence to GMPs and safety guidelines, and the ability to stand for long periods while lifting up to 50 pounds.