Overview
The Kitchen Associate plays a critical role in the daily preparation, staging, and processing of raw materials at our chili production facility. Working in a fast-paced and physically demanding environment, this role is responsible for loading semi-automated equipment, maintaining precise quality and inventory standards, and ensuring safety protocols are strictly followed.
Key Responsibilities
- Production & Machine Operations: Load and stage raw materials into semi-automated processing machines. Operate equipment safely and move at a fast pace to meet production goals.
- Material Handling & Packaging: Unpack raw products from boxes, break down corrugated containers, palletize finished goods, and shrink-wrap pallets for transport.
- Quality Control & Inspection: Inspect and verify raw and finished products to ensure zero damaged or defective goods enter the supply line.
- Documentation & Inventory: Complete daily production logs, batch records, and quality paperwork accurately. Conduct regular physical inventory counts to maintain accurate material consumption tracking.
- Safety & Compliance: Complete and adhere to all mandatory safety and quality training, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
- Communication & Sanitation: Keep work stations and general facility areas clean and sanitized. Report any operational issues, safety risks, or product defects immediately to the Lead or Supervisor.
Skills and Experience
Physical Demands & Work Environment
- Physical Stamina: Requires continuous, heavy, and repetitive pushing, pulling, bending, and lifting.
- Work Environment: Performs duties in a HOT environment that is not temperature-controlled.
- Pace: Must be able to sustain a fast-paced work tempo throughout the shift.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Prior experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or food processing environment preferred.
- Ability to read, write, and complete basic mathematical counts for inventory and documentation.
- Strong verbal communication skills.
- Commitment to maintaining strict workplace safety and food quality standards.
Benefits
Don't miss this chance to enhance your experience in a production environment while enjoying competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.
- Weekly pay
- $5 prescription drugs
- $5 doctor's visit copays
- Free teledoctor service
- Free counseling services
- Life insurance included
- Vision insurance included
- Dental insurance included
- Vacation and holiday pay
- Scholarship Opportunities
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Free legal services
- Our unbeatable employee discount program
Apply now so we can hold a spot for you. We can’t wait to talk to you!
––Your Ōnin team
