Prep Operator 1st Shift

The Raw/Prep Operator will be responsible for one of several functions each day. Vegetable Prep, Protein Prep or Recipe Prep. Critical to the performance of this job is proper food handling, following proper GMPs and SOPs, following proper sanitation procedures and operating in a safe and sanitary way.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Check the production schedule for number of mixes or changes.
• Shred vegetables according to the recipe.
• Grind protein according to the recipe.
• Follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for your position including the proper handling of knives and proper disposal of cardboard boxes and pallets.
• Use Proper Tools to load vegetables and protein into cutting, slicing and mixing machines.
• Weigh all ingredients as required by recipes.
• Celery and seasoning added to the vegetable mix by recipe requirements.
• Complete raw temperature log as instructed by recipes.
• Watch the buggy at the end, to ensure contents are correct and the weight needed for recipe.
• Push completed buggies to the mixer.
• Record Mixing Logs daily.
• Maintain a safe and clean work area during the shift.
• Other duties consist of placing tortilla bags on the lines for rolling. Make sure the stacks are completely full when replenishing.
• Maintain effective communication with other Roll Models, supervisors and managers.
• Report any problem with food safety, food quality or equipment immediately to supervisors.
• Cross train in all prep/raw areas in order to fill in other assignments when needed.
• Daily attendance is required as per the production work schedule.

Competencies & Skills Requirements:

• Effective verbal and non-verbal communication.
• Ability to learn quickly and follow directions.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in food manufacturing or packaging preferred.
• English language is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Company paid disability and life insurance.

• Retirement savings plan with company match.

• Paid time off and holidays.

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

• Physical Requirements

• While performing the responsibilities of this job, the employee must be able to access all equipment of the workstation and other areas as needed. Frequent lifting, bending and twisting. Lifting up to 30 lbs. required to complete daily tasks.

• Work Environment

• Packing Production Line position work in a fast-paced and sometimes noisy production environment. The work may involve standing for extended periods, bending, lifting, and repetitive tasks. Van’s Kitchen is a food manufacturing environment. You will be working in warm and cold conditions, in wet and dry environments with potentially dangerous equipment. Safety is our number one priority.

• EEOC Statement

• At Van’s Kitchen, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we embrace it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employee community, our Company and our products. Van’s Kitchen is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.