Production Crew Member

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Full-Time Austin, TX, US

3 days ago Requisition

Department:
Warehouse Operations

Reports To:

Production Supervisor / Warehouse Manager
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Employment Type:

Full-Time/Morning-Night

The Production Technician is responsible for preparing, processing, repackaging, labeling, and inspecting fresh produce to meet customer-specific specifications for schools, restaurants, healthcare facilities, and other food service customers. This position transforms bulk products received from farms and vendors into customer-ready products while maintaining product quality, food safety standards, production efficiency, and inventory accuracy. The Production Technician plays a vital role in delivering safe, high-quality products that meet Brothers Food Service's operational and customer expectations.

• Prepare, process, repack, label, and package fresh produce according to customer specifications and company quality standards.
• Break down bulk produce received from farms, growers, and vendors into customer-ready products.
• Inspect produce for freshness, quality, appearance, damage, spoilage, and overall product integrity.
• Remove damaged, spoiled, or non-conforming products from production.
• Follow production schedules, product specifications, and packaging requirements to meet customer orders and production goals.
• Maintain accurate product labeling, packaging, and product identification.
• Maintain production quotas while ensuring product quality and accuracy.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary production work area, equipment, and tools.
• Properly clean and sanitize workstations, production equipment, and food contact surfaces according to company food safety procedures.
• Report equipment issues, product quality concerns, food safety concerns, or production discrepancies to leadership.
• Comply with company safety policies, food safety standards, sanitation requirements, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and warehouse operating procedures.
• Work collaboratively with Warehouse, Receiving, Transportation, and Operations teams to support efficient customer order fulfillment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum one (1) year of production, warehouse, food manufacturing, food service, or related experience preferred.
• Basic understanding of food safety, sanitation, and safe work practices.
• Ability to accurately follow production instructions, product specifications, and packaging requirements.
• Basic reading, math, and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently and up to 75 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to work in refrigerated, cooler, freezer, and warehouse environments.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as business needs require.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

• Experience working with fresh produce or perishable food products preferred.
• Previous production, food manufacturing, packaging, or repacking experience preferred.
• Knowledge of produce quality standards and spoilage identification preferred.
• Experience using production equipment, scales, label printers, or packaging equipment preferred.
  
  Experience using RF scanners or Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) preferred.

• Fresh produce handling and quality inspection.
• Product preparation, processing, and repackaging.
• Food safety, sanitation, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Product labeling and packaging accuracy.
• First-In, First-Out (FIFO) inventory practices.
• Attention to detail and quality control.
• Time management and production efficiency.
• Organization and workspace cleanliness.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Problem-solving and sound judgment.
• Ability to learn new production processes and procedures.

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential…