Production Associate - Fresh Kitchen (Refrigerated)

Ukrops Homestyle Foods; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Production Associate in their Fresh Kitchen! This entry-level role offers a dynamic work environment where you'll engage in various tasks such as assembling, packaging, and ensuring food safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a passion for cooking and a team-oriented mindset. Enjoy a flexible schedule with opportunities for growth in the food manufacturing industry. With a commitment to quality and safety, this role is perfect for those looking to make a difference in food production while enjoying competitive benefits and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Affordable Healthcare

Company-sponsored Life Insurance

Short Term/Long Term Disability

Company 401(k)

Paid Time Off

Birthday PTO

Associate Referral Bonus

Shift Differential

Qualifications

• Entry-level position requiring flexibility and teamwork.
• Knowledge of food safety principles is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, scale, and package food products for retail.
• Operate cooking and packaging equipment while maintaining safety.

Skills

Team Player

Communication Skills

Knowledge of Sanitation and Food Safety

Basic Arithmetic Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Industrial Cooking Equipment

Job description

Ukrop's Homestyle Foods is seeking to hire multiple full-time Production Associates (Manufacturing Specialists I) for our Fresh Kitchen located at 600-A Southlake Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23236. The positions available are for a variety of schedules on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts with occasional overtime and holiday shifts required during holiday peaks.

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. Successful candidates must be able to work a flexible schedule and work the posted schedule. Must be a team player and self-motivated, with the 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, following 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.