Production Associate - Fresh Kitchen (Refrigerated/Overnight)

Ukrop's Homestyle Foods seeking to hire multiple full-time Production Associates (Manufacturing Specialists I) for our Fresh Kitchen located at 600-A Southlake Boulevard, Richmond, Va 23236.

This position is specifically for overnight (5pm- 3am) - occasional overtime and holiday shifts are required during holiday peaks.

Our first shift is unique as it is an overnight position, and it is where our production begins.

Position Summary

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 instructionsPerforming basic arithmetic to execute duties described above (measuring, follow recipes)
• The physical demands of the position frequently include : Standing and / or walking for a minimum of four hoursRepetitive bending, reaching, stooping, pushing, pulling, and lifting product weighing up to 50 lbs.

Exposure to variations in temperature caused by equipment or departmentRefrigerated (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