Production Associate

MFA Oil•Columbia, MO

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will work out of our commercial kitchen in Columbia, MO preparing food for our Break Time locations. A Break Time Production Associate works as part of a team to assemble and package sandwiches and other food items for retail sale to Break Time convenience stores, while following high standards for food preparation, cleanliness and all company policies and procedures to ensure proper and efficient operations.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age
Availability to work weekends and holidays
Reliable transportation to work
Ability to timely obtain adequate food safety training (food handler’s card or equivalent) and any other required certification
Ability to learn new concepts and use technical materials
Ability to perform mathematical calculations to complete shift reports and account for numbers of products during vendor check-in
Ability to consistently operate a computer and other office productivity machinery
Physical ability to move and position self to move and retrieve products and supplies form shelves, under counters, or stacks of inventory weighing up to 50 pounds
Physical ability to remain in a stationary position (standing and/or sitting) for up to nine hours per shift
Ability to visually observe and inspect items and work environment for regular job responsibilities and safety concerns
Physical ability to work in a 50-degree Fahrenheit commercial kitchen for duration of shift
Physical ability to move and position products in cooler with temps as low as 30 degrees for up to 1 hour
Physical ability to move and position products in the freezer with temps as low as 0 degrees for up to 10 minutes
Ability to occasionally ascend/descend ladders to handle inventory or products
Ability to speak, read, write, and understand the English language 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

Follow guidelines, recipes and wall charts to prepare a variety of food products in a timely manner, while maintaining item consistency and quality per company policy
Follow all company standards and procedures for production, quality, cleanliness, food safety and product packaging
Carefully monitor weights and measurements while following product recipes and supervisor direction
Prepare product packaging and labeling while working in a 50-degree Fahrenheit commercial kitchen for duration of shift; assist with route load assembly by packing and labeling delivery totes per instruction
Safely use meat slicer and other kitchen tools in food preparation
Adhere to product and ingredient rotation using the FIFO food service methods
Record and limit any waste or damaged products, packaging, and ingredients
Follow production schedules provided by supervisor
Maintain an organized work environment including coolers, freezers, storage rooms, and production areas
Maintain a clean and sanitary environment using company guidelines, including properly cleaning and maintaining equipment, dishes, and food service area
Always clean when time allows
Utilize and perform all duties on the checklists to meet consistent adherence to company policies, procedures, and expectations
Adhere to all local, state, and federal regulations concerning all facets of job responsibilities and duties
Inform management of any maintenance problems and/or any issues that need attention
Assist in the proper training of new food production associates as needed
All MFA Oil employees are expected to know and adhere to company and position specific policies and procedures.
While this job description contains the primary duties of the position, employees may be expected to perform other duties as assigned.