Part-Time Production Associates

S. Clyde Weaver is hiring two Part-Time Production Associates to work in our kitchen/production within our East Petersburg location. Production Associates are hands-on positions which involve producing food products for retail sales operations.

The work shifts and hours are 4 shifts per week, Monday - Friday, with one day off per week. A typical shift would be 7 hours per day. Estimated 20-30 hours per week.

Part-Time Employees receive a generous employee discount on all products as well as free lunches on all work days.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

- Prepare ingredients and food products for processing, including measuring and weighing

ingredients according to recipes.

- Follow recipes and production guidelines to prepare food items.

- Operate food processing equipment such as mixers, ovens, smoker, and dishwasher, ensuring they function correctly and safely.

- Prep and fulfill orders of sliced lunch meats and cheeses.

- Operate slicing equipment includes manual and automatic slicers, ensuring they function correctly and safely.

- Ability to adhere to all health and safety regulations, ensuring that food is prepared in a clean and safe environment.

- Package, weigh, and store finished food products, ensuring they meet established quality standards.

- Ensure the quality of final products through quality checks.

- Clean and sanitize work areas to maintain health and safety standards.

- Report any food safety issues to the supervisor promptly.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

- A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, but not always required.

- Previous experience in a food production or general production environment is advantageous.

- Understanding of food safety practices.

- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

- Good communication and teamwork skills.

- Basic math and measurement skills to accurately measure and mix ingredients as per the recipe.

- Knowledge of food safety standards and ability to follow hygiene procedures to prevent food contamination.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

- Must be able to stand on feet for entire shift.

- Must be able to twist, bed, stoop, kneel, crouch.

- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.