Production Associate - 1st Shift - Days Off: Thursday & Friday

Home Chef • Bedford Park, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

A Production Associate is responsible for labeling, portioning, meal bagging and kitting, and shipping while following floor safety and food safety standard operating procedures. The role works on a first shift schedule from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with Thursday and Friday off, and requires no travel.

Home Chef is a meal solutions company with online and retail offerings, including Tempo, its ready-to-heat meal brand. The position supports production and shipping operations while helping maintain the company’s food safety system and quality programs.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma (preferred but not required).
• At least 6 months of experience in a production or warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Receive direction from a Supervisor or Production Lead to fulfill production requirements.
• Label packaging at the standard average rate.
• Use proper measuring utensils to portion ingredients.
• Pick ingredients carefully during meal bagging and kitting.
• Visually inspect produce.
• Transition between tasks as needed.
• Work at a fast pace with attention to detail in shipping.
• Work as part of a team to meet shipping goals.
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) while onsite.
• Keep the work area clean and assist with end-of-day cleanups.
• Follow safety guidelines, including proper lifting techniques.
• Support the company’s food safety system (SQF) and quality programs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance available.
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation time.
• 401(k) program.
• Flexible spending accounts for qualified medical, dependent care, parking, or transit expenses.
• Healthcare coverage, 401(k) match, and paid time off.
• Promo code PEOPLE30 for $30 off a first Home Chef order.

What This Job Offers

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