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, as well as for hot bars and restaurants. We create food experiences with specialty certifications such as organic, gluten-free, and low sodium.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and verify ingredients to ensure accurate processing of manufacturing ingredients during the designated shift.
• Prep recipe ingredient verification and accurately document ingredients and lot numbers to ensure inventory accuracy and material allocation.
• 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 ingredient integrity to minimize/eliminate foreign material introduction.
• Safely operate manual and/or electric pallet jacks (Plant Certification required).
• Organize and maintain staging areas so recipes are grouped together and easy to find.
• Prep ingredients as needed.
• Attend training related to job description.
• Train new staff within the department as needed.
• Perform other responsibilities with similar skill and work conditions as assigned.

Requirements

• Six months to one year of 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 in English required.
• Basic problem-solving skills.
• Excellent time management, organizational skills, and multitasking ability.

Pay

$18.00 to $18.45 per hour.

Schedule

Second shift, 3:00 PM – 12:30 AM, Monday through Friday, with an additional shift differential of $1.00 per hour. Weekend work may be required based on operational needs. This is a full-time employment opportunity.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) 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 locations.