RTH Production Associate - 1st Shift - Days Off: Saturday & Sunday

Home Chef • Bedford Park, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Home Chef is a leading meal solutions company with both a retail and online presence. In 2023, Home Chef introduced a new brand, Tempo, featuring a rotating selection of ready-to-heat meals delivered directly to your door. These meals are better-for-you versions of familiar favorites, designed to save you time and reduce stress while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The company is eager to work with humble team players and pragmatic next-level thinkers to innovate on Home Chef’s offerings. This role follows a 1st shift schedule, working from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with designated days off on Saturday and Sunday.

Requirements

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and with others as a team.

Nice To Haves

• HS Diploma preferred but not required
• 6+ months of production/warehouse environment preferred

Responsibilities

• Performing tasks according to standard operating procedures (SOP) and best practices (BP).
• Labeling assigned packaging.
• Portioning ingredients to their appropriate measurements.
• Meal bagging correct quantities as given by Line Lead and/or Team Lead.
• Working in a fast-paced work environment and reaching daily goals.
• Maintaining a clean workspace.
• Following GMP and PPE standards as required in the RTE and RTH area such as; safety goggles, blue aprons and white plastic sleeves, captive footwear.
• Reporting any damages, missing parts or foreign materials immediately to FSQA / Leadership.
• Following all recipes and instructions to create compound ingredients in correct proportions.
• Bringing improvement ideas to RTH leadership and continuously working to improve.
• Executing normal production functions / tasks or as assigned when not assisting with RTH specific tasks.
• Receiving direction from Supervisor, Line Lead and/or Team Lead to fulfill production requirements.
• Labeling packaging at the standard average rate.
• Using proper measuring utensils to portion ingredients.
• Picking ingredients in the meal bagging/kitting process with strong attention to detail.
• Transitioning between tasks when needed.
• Working at a fast pace with strong attention to detail in shipping.
• Working as a team to reach shipping goals.
• Following all GMPs while onsite at the facilities.
• Keeping work area clean at all times and assisting in EOD clean ups.
• Supporting the efforts of the company to maintain its food safety system (SQF) and quality programs.
• Adhering to all safety guidelines (i.e. proper lifting techniques).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance available
• Paid holidays, sick time and vacation time
• 401k program
• Flexible spending accounts for qualified medical, dependent care, parking, or transit expenses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed