Production Associate

Break Time•Columbia, MO

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Associate works as part of a team in MFA Petroleum Company's commercial kitchen in Columbia, Missouri, preparing and packaging sandwiches and other food items for retail sale at Break Time convenience stores. This is not a store or cashier position. The associate follows recipes, production schedules, food-safety practices, cleanliness standards, company procedures, and supervisor direction to ensure products are prepared consistently and operations run efficiently. The work takes place in a 50-degree Fahrenheit commercial kitchen and may involve moving products in coolers and freezers. Employees may also be assigned other duties.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age.
Availability to work weekends and holidays.
Reliable transportation to work.
Ability to obtain adequate food-safety training, such as a food handler’s card or equivalent, and any other required certification in a timely manner.
Ability to learn new concepts and use technical materials.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations for shift reports and to account for product quantities during vendor check-in.
Ability to consistently operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.
Ability to move and position oneself to retrieve products and supplies from shelves, under counters, or inventory stacks weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to remain standing and/or sitting in a stationary position for up to nine hours per shift.
Ability to visually observe and inspect items and the work environment for job-related and safety concerns.
Ability to work in a 50-degree Fahrenheit commercial kitchen for the duration of a shift.
Ability to move and position products in a cooler with temperatures as low as 30 degrees Fahrenheit for up to one hour.
Ability to move and position products in a freezer with temperatures as low as 0 degrees Fahrenheit for up to 10 minutes.
Ability to occasionally ascend and descend ladders to handle inventory or products.
Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English to communicate accurately and effectively with customers, coworkers, and supervisors.
Ability to meet company requirements, including successful pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check.
Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to work well with others.
Ability to work at a fast pace.

Responsibilities

Prepare a variety of food products according to guidelines, recipes, wall charts, and supervisor direction while maintaining timely production, consistency, and quality.
Follow company standards and procedures for production, quality, cleanliness, food safety, and product packaging.
Monitor weights and measurements while preparing products.
Prepare product packaging and labels; assemble route loads by packing and labeling delivery totes as instructed.
Safely use a meat slicer and other kitchen tools in food preparation.
Rotate products and ingredients using FIFO food-service methods.
Record and limit waste and damaged products, packaging, and ingredients.
Follow production schedules provided by the supervisor.
Maintain organized coolers, freezers, storage rooms, and production areas.
Clean and sanitize the work environment, equipment, dishes, and food-service areas according to company guidelines; clean whenever time allows.
Use and complete checklists to support adherence to company policies, procedures, and expectations.
Follow applicable local, state, and federal regulations related to job duties.
Inform management about maintenance problems or other issues needing attention.
Assist with training new food production associates as needed.
Adhere to company-wide and position-specific policies and procedures.