Production Support Staff

Los Angeles Regional Food Bank•City of Industry, CA

About The Position

The Production Support Staff member supports the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank’s Production team and Food Rescue Center (FRC). The role assists with production supplies and materials, replenishes work-in-progress items, organizes production lines, palletizes waste and finished goods, and helps maintain safe, effective, and accurate facility operations. The employee receives direction from the Lead Production Coordinator, Production Supervisor, and/or Production Manager, and is expected to uphold the Food Bank’s mission, vision, and values while supporting safety, quality, and reliability. The position also involves assisting with setup and distribution for outside-vendor home delivery programs, gleaning dry, cooler, and frozen products, transporting waste and recyclables to balers, and sorting and disposing of damaged materials according to applicable guidelines. The employee works collaboratively with staff across the organization and may serve as a welcoming representative to the public while motivating and supporting volunteers. The schedule is generally Tuesday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., and Saturday, 5:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Hours may vary by day, week, and/or location, and the employee must be flexible to work any shift as needed. The role is hourly and non-exempt, with pay of $19.50 per hour. The Food Bank may call employees in to perform regular or emergency duties during declared emergencies. Employment is subject to a criminal background check.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or GED, plus three years of manufacturing or production experience, preferably in the food industry; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Self-motivated and self-directed.
Able to meet deadlines with limited supervision.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Good planning and organizational skills.
Flexible to work any shift as needed.
Passion for the Food Bank’s mission and commitment to its values, including collaboration, inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility, respect, service, stewardship, and accountability.

Nice To Haves

English/Spanish communication skills are desired.
Manufacturing or production experience in the food industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide production lines with necessary supplies and materials, including labels and distribution flyers.
Operate electric and manual pallet jacks to replenish production lines with pallets of boxes, products, and/or food.
Assist with production line setup based on demand and fill in on production lines when needed.
Coordinate with Production Coordinators and Inventory Control staff to replenish production lines with work-in-progress items on time.
Palletize and re-palletize finished goods.
Complete safety requirements, including inspection reports and prompt notification of equipment issues.
Assist with setup and distribution for outside-vendor home delivery programs.
Glean dry, cooler, and frozen products as needed.
Transport waste and recyclable materials to balers and sort and dispose of damaged materials according to waste and recycling guidelines.
Work effectively with staff at all levels of responsibility.
Engage the public and motivate and support volunteers in collaboration with other departments.

Benefits

Employee HMO medical coverage for as little as $10 per bi-weekly paycheck and access to Nonstop Health funds.
Employee HMO dental coverage available at no cost.
Vision insurance with allowances for examinations and materials.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability.
Optional long-term care insurance.
403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match.
Employee Assistance Program with expanded mental health support.
Employee recognition programs.
Professional certification and additional training resources for growth and career development.
Two weeks of vacation annually for the first three years.
Nine paid holidays, available upon date of hire.
Sick leave.