Prep II

About the role

Blount Fine Foods is a family-owned and operated manufacturer, marketer, and developer of premium fresh prepared foods. We bring restaurant-quality products to America, including single-serve grab-n-go fresh soups, mac & cheese, and entrées in grocery stores across the country, as well as for hot bars and restaurants. Join a proven team for growth, success, and a satisfying career!

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and verify ingredients to ensure accurate processing of divisional manufacturing ingredients during the designated shift.
• Prep and document ingredients and lot numbers to ensure inventory accuracy and allocation of materials.
• Ensure each line has appropriate recipes in queue and safely transport all ingredients from prep.
• Communicate with production leadership and stay up to date with production schedule productivity.
• Communicate with supervisor regarding wrong or missing ingredients and/or prep delays.
• Verify departmental HACCP, GMP, and Allergen guidelines are followed, and ensure integrity of all ingredients to minimize/eliminate the possibility of foreign material being introduced throughout the manufacturing process.
• Safely operate manual and/or electric pallet jacks (Plant Certification).
• Organize and maintain staging areas so recipes are grouped together and easy to find.
• Prep ingredients if needed.
• Attend training made available in relation to job description.
• Train new staff within the department if needed.
• Perform other responsibilities with similar skill and work conditions as assigned.

Requirements

• Six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Basic Mathematical Skills – ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Written and verbal communication skills (English required).
• Basic problem-solving skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent multitasking skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401k with Company match.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Education Assistance Program.
• Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability.
• Discounts on Blount products at Company retail location.

Pay

$18 to $18.45 per hour.

Schedule

First Shift, 5:00 AM – 1:30 PM, Monday–Friday. Weekends may be required based on business needs.