Production; Food Associate

Company for this job: Walkers Fresh Foods

Job Title: Food Production Associate

Number of openings: 1

Country and language: United States, English

Location: North Kansas City, MO 64116

Relocation options: N/A

Job type: Full-time

Expected hours per week: 40 (6:30am-6:30pm)

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Benefits: Health insurance, 401(k), Paid Time Off

Walker's Fresh Foods is a manufacturer of various salads and more. We are seeking a Food Production Associate to handle assembling, mixing, cooking, or prepping food items according to recipes and specifications. If you enjoy multi‑tasking with different responsibilities and are looking for a team environment, Walker's might be just the place for you. Safety is an important skill set, not only for the food you are caring for but also for the equipment you will use to complete your job.

• Produce safe and wholesome Ready to Eat (RTE) food products in accordance with production schedule, recipes, and work instructions.
• Follow all company rules and regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Follow all regulatory agency requirements including FDA, USDA, Missouri Department of Health, and OSHA.
• Maintain a safe and clean workspace.
• Maintain accuracy on all required record keeping.
• Efficiently complete all daily tasks as requested by the supervisor.
• Ensure daily quality, safety and production goals are met.
• Safely and competently operate food production equipment and machinery.
• Report any issues regarding food safety, food quality, or personal safety to a supervisor immediately.
• Finalize and package food for shipment.
• Perform any other tasks as directed by a supervisor.

• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and respectfully between all team members, supervisors, and management.
• Must work with others in a manner that promotes cooperation and cohesiveness.
• Ability to be flexible with work schedules.
• Ability to work long days during peak production times.
• Ability to work in wet and refrigerated environments.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions.
• Ability to work around a variety of food allergens including soy, milk, shellfish, fish, wheat, treenuts, and egg.
• Bilingual is a plus.
• High school diploma preferred.