Production Associate - Fresh Kitchen (Refrigerated/Overnight)

Ukrop's Homestyle Foods • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

The Production Associate position at Ukrop's Homestyle Foods is an entry-level role focused on various basic duties within the Fresh Kitchen manufacturing facility. This overnight position requires candidates to work from 5 PM to 3 AM, with occasional overtime and holiday shifts during peak times. The role emphasizes teamwork, effective communication, and adherence to food safety and sanitation principles.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred, not required.
• 6-12 months of food service or food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Food handling and production experience helpful.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Basic arithmetic skills for measuring and following recipes.

Nice To Haves

• Culinary experience
• Love for cooking and working with food.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, scale, and sort raw intermediate or finished products in preparation for cooking or mixing.
• Operate mixing, dicing, packaging, and industrial cooking equipment, and clean equipment as necessary.
• Inspect and label products as required.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Support GFSI and FSMA compliance, ensuring adherence to HACCP plans, SSOPs, and GMPs.
• Report food safety issues to immediate supervisors.
• Assist in accident prevention and risk identification during production process modifications.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED