Production Associate - 2nd Shift - Days Off: Monday & Tuesday

Home Chef • Bedford Park, IL

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About The Position

A Production Associate labels and packages meal components, portions ingredients, assembles meal bags or kits, and supports shipping while following facility floor-safety and food-safety standard operating procedures. The position works the second shift from 4:00 PM to 12:30 AM, with Monday and Tuesday off, and requires no travel.

The role involves receiving direction from a Supervisor or Production Lead, labeling packaging at the expected rate, using measuring utensils to portion ingredients, carefully selecting ingredients for meal bags or kits, visually inspecting produce, and switching tasks as needed. In shipping, the associate works at a fast pace and collaborates with the team to meet goals. The associate also follows GMPs, keeps the work area clean, assists with end-of-day cleanup, follows safety guidelines including proper lifting techniques, and supports the company’s food-safety system (SQF) and quality programs.

Home Chef is a meal-solutions company offering online and retail products, including its Tempo ready-to-heat meal brand. The company describes its workplace as inclusive and values humble teamwork, pragmatic thinking, and ownership.

Requirements

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and with others as a team.
• HS Diploma preferred but not required.
• Six or more months of production or warehouse experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma.
• Six or more months of production or warehouse experience.

Responsibilities

• Receive direction from a Supervisor or Production Lead to fulfill production requirements.
• Label packaging at the standard average rate.
• Use appropriate measuring utensils to portion ingredients.
• Select ingredients carefully during meal bagging and kitting.
• Visually inspect produce.
• Transition between tasks when needed.
• Work at a fast pace in shipping while maintaining attention to detail.
• Collaborate with the team to reach shipping goals.
• Follow all GMPs while onsite at the facilities.
• 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; the benefits package also mentions a 401(k) match.
• Flexible spending accounts for qualified medical, dependent care, parking, or transit expenses.
• 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