Description:
DiscoverFresh Foods is a leader in the ready to eat & bakery manufacturing industry. In addition to our own line of fine food products we provide solutions to Private Label, National Brand, and co-pack clients across the US and the world. Our services aim at achieving client goals by focusing on the desired end user experience. As a leader in the industry, we constantly adapt to new technologies and are looking for qualified individuals to join our growing team to support our efforts.
The person in this role will conduct various job functions including but not limited to reading and comprehending mix sheets, mixing the correct ingredients, packaging and palletizing products along the production process. This person will review and supply reports to managers, supervisors or other appropriate personnel for evaluation.
This is a 1st shift position, 6am - 4:45pm Mon-Thurs, with Fridays as needed.
This person must be able to work well with their hands and be able to stand for lengthy periods of time. Other qualifications are as follows:
- Responsible for complying with food safety, food security, quality, GMP’s, HAACP, allergens, food defense as well as other regulations as required, and for which they are trained.
- Responsible for ensuring the quality and integrity of the product(s) run on the lines based on specifications.
- Responsible for communicating all safety and good manufacturing practices in accordance with company policy as well as all other company policies.
- Adheres to company policies and safety requirements as defined.
- Reports all non-compliance, product protection and food safety issues to management if encountered.
- Receives food items and ensures appropriate storage.
- Ensures that all raw food items received are of good quality and appropriate quantity.
- Sorts food items according to their type.
- Ensures that the same types of food items are stored together.
- Unpacks cans and cartons.
- Counts, records and weighs food items.
- Makes sure that food items are stored and rotated properly.
- Operates machinery for mixing and processing food products.
- Participates in packaging and assembling food items.
- Prepares processed food in accordance to recipes.
- Ensures that food products are processed and prepared by following standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
- Performs preventative and general maintenance on food production equipment, in a minimal capacity, as necessary.
- Cleans counters and floors to ensure a safe working environment.
- Performs duties on the packaging line by loading and adjusting items.
- Labels packaged food items appropriately.
- Any other duties assigned by management
Requirements:
- Prior food manufacturing experience a plus.
- Ability to add, subtract and convert weights if necessary.
- Computer literate with MS Office.
- Ability to read and write English.