Production Associate (Tempo) - 1st Shift - Days Off: Saturday & Sunday

Home Chef • Atlanta, GA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 2013, Home Chef is the leading meal solutions company with both a retail and online presence. Available online at homechef.com and in retail at more than 2,100 Kroger grocery stores, Home Chef is committed to inspiring and enabling more people to cook simple, delicious meals, no matter how busy they are.
In 2023, Home Chef introduced a new brand, Tempo! Tempo features 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. Our Tempo menu includes options that are protein-packed, fiber-rich, calorie and carb conscious, keto-friendly, and dietitian-approved.
Similar to our recipes, we recognize that variety is the spice of life, and therefore, our employees also bring their uniqueness and color to our fantastic team. We’re 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

• Must be able 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

• Responsible for performing tasks according to standard operating procedures (SOP) and best practices (BP).
• Label assigned packaging.
• Portion ingredients to their appropriate measurements.
• Meal bagging correct quantities as given by Line Lead and/or Team Lead.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced work environment and reach daily goals given to by Supervisor.
• Must be detail oriented and maintain a clean workspace.
• Must follow GMP and PPE standards as required in the RTE and RTH area such as; safety goggles, blue aprons and white plastic sleeves, captive footwear.
• Must report any damages, missing parts or foreign materials immediately to FSQA / Leadership.
• Must follow all recipes and instructions to create compound ingredients in correct proportions.
• Bring up improvement ideas to RTH leadership and continuously work to improve!
• When not assisting with RTH specific tasks, associate is required to execute normal production functions / tasks or as assigned.
• Must be able to receive direction from Supervisor, Line Lead and/or Team Lead to fulfill production requirements.
• Must label packaging at the standard average rate.
• Must know how to use proper measuring utensils to portion ingredients.
• Must have strong attention to detail while picking ingredients in the meal bagging/kitting process.
• Ability to transition between tasks when needed.
• Must work at a fast pace with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work as a team to reach shipping goals.
• Required to follow all GMPs while onsite at the facilities.
• Must keep work area clean at all times and assist in EOD clean ups.
• Follow the facility GMPs and help enforce them throughout the facility.
• Support the efforts of the company to maintain our food safety system (SQF) and quality programs.
• Adheres 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: High school or GED