Prep Lead - Production Associate

DIVERSIFIED FOODS & SEASONINGS; Madisonville (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability &

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off

Flexible shifts

Birthday and Anniversary Recognition

Job summary

Diversified Foods and Seasonings is seeking a Prep Lead in Madisonville, LA to support morning production, ensuring ingredients are prepared per recipes and batch requirements. You will inspect materials, record data, and communicate with the team to maintain quality and efficiency.

The role emphasizes accuracy in data reporting, adherence to safety standards, and flexibility to work overtime and occasional weekends, supporting a fast-paced food production environment.

Qualifications

• Basic math and reading skills are required.
• The ability to stay active on your feet for up to 10 hours, lift up to 50 pounds, and move comfortably in a fast-paced setting.
• Flexibility to work overtime and occasional weekends.

Responsibilities

• Ensure ingredients are prepared according to recipe specifications or batch requirements.
• Inspect raw materials for quality, freshness, and compliance with food safety standards.
• Accurately observe, record, label, and report production data.
• Stay updated on product details, packaging materials, and palletization requirements.
• Maintain clear, effective communication with coworkers and supervisors.
• Ensure that the workspace is always clean and meets GMP, HACCP, and SSOP standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to contribute to smooth, efficient production.

Skills

Basic math

Reading skills

Job description

Prep Lead - Join the DFS Family!

Location: Madisonville, LA

Mornings

Why Join Us?

At Diversified Foods and Seasonings (a division of Al Copeland Investments), we produce millions of pounds of top-quality, kettle-cooked side dishes and gravies annually, serving restaurants across the U.S. and globally. We are proud of our product and our team, and we’re looking for a dedicated Production Associate to join us in Madisonville, LA!

What We Offer:

We offer a supportive environment and an excellent benefits package, including:

• 401(k)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability Insurance, and Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off
• Flexible shifts
• Birthday and Anniversary Recognition

What You’ll Do

• Ensure ingredients are prepared according to recipe specifications or batch requirements.
• Inspect raw materials for quality, freshness, and compliance with food safety standards.
• Accurately observe, record, label, and report production data.
• Stay updated on product details, packaging materials, and palletization requirements.
• Maintain clear, effective communication with coworkers and supervisors.
• Ensure that the workspace is always clean and meets GMP, HACCP, and SSOP standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to contribute to smooth, efficient production.

Requirements

What You’ll Bring

• Basic math and reading skills.
• The ability to stay active on your feet for up to 10 hours, lift up to 50 pounds, and move comfortably with bending, stooping, and kneeling in a fast-paced setting.
• Flexibility to work overtime and occasional weekends.