Industrial Food Prep Worker

Job description

Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love. We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao’s Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder’s of Hanover. Swanson, and V8. Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us. Responsible for continuous/uninterrupted supply of components to the production Fry and Prep area used in producing food products in a safe, timely and efficient manner. • Will be working around the Fryer, Kettles, Raw Meat, and Urschel, in processing the various items for the assembly lines. • Understand and demonstrate proper handling of components in accordance with USDA, HACCP, and plant recipe guidelines. • Must insure GMPs and Safety regulations are followed at all times. • Understand the importance of product rotation and time/temperature guidelines from USDA. • Responsible for returning products to freezer/cooler and ensuring proper identification. • Reports any deviation to product quality, machinery, or standards to appropriate level of supervision. • Understands and demonstrates changeover and sanitation requirements. Requirements • Inspects components during Fry/Prep process and changeover to ensure highest quality level is maintained. Understand proper component usage for various products • Understands and demonstrates correct use of color-coding system of luggers and trash cans; disposes of sub-standard product in correct method • Ability to operate PIE (Powered Industrial Equipment) Key Responsibilities: • Assist with food preparation. • Follow recipes and production instructions. • Perform light assembly and packaging of food items. • Operate pallet jacks and assist with material handling. • Support inventory, receiving, and warehouse operations. • Clean and sanitize production equipment • Comply with SOPs, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Food Safety, Health and Safety, and company policies and procedures; ensure standards consistently meet expectations. • Position requires the ability to bend, stoop, and stand for lengthy periods of time; ability to work under strict production timeframes; ability to perform tasks that may include repetitive motions. Qualifications • Must be able to communicate • Must have basic math skills (add, subtract, divide, multiply); can use calculator• Stand, reach, bend; may lift up to 50 lbs., but frequently lift 20-40 lbs. Able to follow GMPs and adhere to USDA guidelines for food/sanitary guidelines • Works well with others and ability to meet required work/quality demands of production Prep and Fry area; reports to workstation with proper PPE and on time • Work with minimum supervision and capable of traveling throughout production area for designated tasks • Evaluation of performance is to take place within first 120 hours of beginning job Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the team member works around moving machinery. The team member is exposed to hot/cold/refrigerated product, loud noise, and wet floors, which may become slippery. Team member must be aware of their surroundings. Team member at no time can place any part of body into moving machinery. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Assist as directed by Team Leader or Production Team Leader. • Supplies desired product as Production Line demands in correct rotation order • Ensure that product conforms to recipe specification • Ensure Time and Temperature sheets are properly gathered and stored where applicable • Ensure utensils and support equipment are properly handled and returned during/after use • Understands lock out tag out procedures • Ensure proper placement of smock; proper placement when disposing of gloves, hairnets, inedible foods and other supplies/materials in appropriate designated bins/containers • Obtain/return all luggers, carts, trays and other supporting equipment to designated area • Performs other duties as assigned by lead or supervisor • Must maintain a clean environment around work area at all times. Ensure no items are stored on electrical boxes or panels • Other duties may be assigned as needed. Documentation and Procedures The following procedures will be performed: 1. Safety Rules and GMPs in area. Time & Temperature log sheets 2. Product Quality Standards 3. Production Personal Protective Equipment Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Understands their role in manufacturing of quality food products COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: The starting rate for this full-time, hourly position is $14.55. Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package. The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.