Production Associate

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Production Associate to join our team at JustFoodForDogs, a leading pet food company committed to producing high-quality, nutritious meals for pets.

Key Responsibilities

• Ingredient Preparation: Weigh, measure, and prepare raw ingredients according to specific recipes for various pet food products.
• Cooking, Mixing, & Packing: Operate kitchen equipment to cook, mix, and package pet food batches, ensuring consistency and quality in each product.
• Recipe Adherence: Follow precise recipes and production guidelines to create nutritionally balanced meals for pets.
• Food Safety Compliance: Adhere to all food safety and hygiene regulations, including proper handling of raw materials and cooked products.
• Equipment Maintenance: Clean and maintain kitchen equipment and workspaces to ensure a safe, organized, and efficient production environment.
• Batch Documentation: Accurately record batch information and ingredient usage for quality control and traceability purposes.
• Stock Management: Assist in receiving, storing, and organizing ingredients and supplies, ensuring inventory is rotated properly.
• Health & Safety: Follow strict sanitation guidelines, wearing proper personal protective equipment (PPE) and adhering to all company and legal safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Experience: Previous experience in food preparation, commercial kitchens, or food production is preferred, but not required.
• Physical Ability: Ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and perform physically demanding tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to Detail: Strong focus on accuracy, cleanliness, and quality in following recipes and food production standards.
• Communication: Basic communication skills to work effectively with kitchen staff and management.
• Teamwork: A positive attitude and ability to collaborate effectively with the kitchen and production teams.
• Shift Flexibility: Willingness to work early mornings, nights, weekends, or overtime as needed based on production demands.
• Dependability: Demonstrates strong commitment to attendance and punctuality by consistently arriving on time, maintaining reliability, being flexible with scheduling, and communicating proactively about any conflicts or emergencies.