Production Associate - Fresh Kitchen (Refrigerated/Overnight) Job at Ukrops Homestyle Foods, Richmond, VA

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  • Ukrops Homestyle Foods
  • Richmond, VA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

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

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. A successful candidates must be able to work a flexible schedule and work the posted schedule. Must be a team player and self-motivated, 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, follow 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

 

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Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, Apprenticeship, Immediate start, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Day shift,

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