2nd Shift Kitchen Associate

POSITION SUMMARY The Kitchen Associate is responsible for preparing ingredients, operating production equipment, following approved recipes and batch records, maintaining sanitation standards, and producing safe, high-quality food products in accordance with company procedures and GMP, HACCP, SQF, food safety, quality, and workplace safety requirements.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Prepare, weigh, measure, and stage ingredients according to approved recipes and production requirements.

Operate industrial kettles, mixers, pumps, scales, pallet jacks, thermometers, hand tools, and other production equipment as trained and authorized.

Follow approved recipes, batch sheets, work instructions, and production schedules accurately.

Monitor ingredients and production processes for accuracy, quality, and food safety.

Complete required batch records, production documentation, quality records, and sanitation documentation accurately and timely.

Follow GMP, HACCP, SQF, allergen control, food defense, food fraud prevention, sanitation, and quality procedures.

Properly handle ingredients and finished products to prevent contamination and allergen cross-contact.

Clean and sanitize production equipment, utensils, tools, and assigned work areas.

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Follow all company safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).Immediately report food safety, quality, equipment, production, or workplace safety concerns to management.

Work cooperatively with team members, leads, supervisors, Quality, Sanitation, Maintenance, and other departments.

Perform other duties as assigned based on operational and production needs.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES None.

EQUIPMENT OPERATEDIndustrial kettles

Mixers Pumps Pallet  jacks

Scales Thermometers Hand  tools

Other production equipment as trained and authorizedWORK ENVIRONMENT This position works in a food manufacturing environment that may include:

Hot, cold, wet, and humid conditions.

Temperature changes throughout the facility.

Noise from production machinery and equipment.

Food ingredients and allergens.

Approved cleaning and sanitation chemicals.

Wet or slippery production surfaces.

Moving machinery and equipment.

Required use of company-designated PPE.ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Standing:
Constant — up to 8–10 hours per shift.

Walking:
Frequent — throughout the shift.

Lifting/Carrying:
Frequent — up to 50 pounds.

Pushing/Pulling:
Frequent — up to 150 pounds with appropriate equipment.

Bending/Stooping:
Frequent.

Squatting/Kneeling:
Frequent.

Reaching:
Occasional, including above shoulder level.

Hand/Finger Dexterity:
Constant grasping, handling, and repetitive motion.

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIESWear all required PPE.Follow company safety policies and applicable OSHA requirements.

Follow lockout/tagout procedures when applicable and only when properly trained and authorized.

Operate equipment only when properly trained and authorized.

Immediately report injuries, incidents, unsafe conditions, and near misses.

Participate in required safety training.

FOOD SAFETY & QUALITY RESPONSIBILITIES Comply with GMP, HACCP, and SQF requirements.

Follow allergen control procedures.

Follow food defense requirements.

Follow food fraud prevention procedures.

Follow sanitation and cleaning procedures.

Prevent product contamination and allergen cross-contact.

Complete required food safety and quality documentation.

Immediately report actual or potential food safety and quality concerns.

ATTENDANCE & PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONSRegular and dependable attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this position.

Employees are expected to maintain…