1st Shift Delivery Driver (DOT Medical Card Required).

Schedule: Monday-Saturday, 4:30 am – end of route.

 

Overview:

The Delivery Driver ensures that produce, dairy, and dry good products are delivered to customers in a manner that meets or exceeds customer expectations. The Delivery Driver is also responsible for communicating any customer preferences or issues to the Transportation Department Managers and Supervisors as well as the Customer Care Department. Finally, the Delivery Driver is responsible for operating vehicles in a safe and professional manner as well as reporting any vehicle maintenance issues using proper inspection format and verbal communication to supervisors.

 

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs deliveries, pick-ups, and returns of produce, dairy products, and dry goods to/from customers and suppliers.
• Use the Mobilecast program to review route assignments and log whereabouts while making deliveries using a Direct Connect handset/phone
• Review paperwork for assigned route(s) to ensure all invoices are present and in good condition
• Inspect cargo loads to ensure they are packed appropriately
• Prepares customer orders by verifying them with delivery invoices for accuracy, delivering them to customer facility, and assisting with check-in and placement of products at the client facility.
• Receives signatures on invoices for items delivered and collects any cash on delivery payments when necessary.
• Completes, organizes, and turns in all appropriate paperwork and invoices, making sure that all checks and monies are balanced and included in the drop.
• Ensures that all vehicles are cleaned out properly and the end of each shift.
• Perform and document pre-trip and post-trip inspections in proper Department of Transportation (DOT) format

 

Work Requirements/Condition: 

• Requires a large degree of walking and climbing in and out of trucks throughout each workday.
• Requires a large degree of lifting, loading, and unloading produce, dairy products, and dry goods
• Outside work for extended periods of time throughout each workday

 

Qualifications, Skills, & Experience:

• High school diploma or its equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of verifiable driving experience
• General knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within the transportation field
• Ability to operate automatic 26ft box truck
• Ability to interact with customers and be a frontline representative of the Company
• Valid driver’s license
• Able to obtain and DOT Medical Examiner’s card
• Able to pass a Human Performance Evaluation

 

Compensation:

The pay range for this position is $18.50 – $19.00 per hour, commensurate with experience. The Delivery Driver is eligible for an additional weekly incentive pay of $3/hour for every worked hour once all the weekly KPI is met as well as an annual safety bonus. In addition, Keany Produce & Gourmet offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes the perks outlined below.

 

Our Perks:

Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance)- Overtime pay -PTO -Paid Holidays- 401k Retirement (We Match)- Ancillary Benefits (Life insurance, short term disability, long term disability, Accident policy and more) -Professional Certification Reimbursement – Company-Sponsored Team Outings – and more!

Title: Box Truck Delivery Driver – Roanoke

Location: Roanoke, Virginia

Shift: Monday-Friday, 5 am to end of route

Overview:

The Delivery Driver ensures that produce, dairy, and dry good products are delivered to customers in a manner that meets or exceeds customer expectations. The Delivery Driver is also responsible for communicating any customer preferences or issues to the Transportation Department Managers and Supervisors as well as the Customer Care Department. Finally, the Delivery Driver is responsible for operating vehicles in a safe and professional manner as well as reporting any vehicle maintenance issues using proper inspection format and verbal communication to supervisors.

Duties/ Responsibilities:

• Performs deliveries, pick-ups, and returns of produce, dairy products, and dry goods to/from customers and suppliers.
• Use the Mobile cast program to review route assignments and log whereabouts while making deliveries using a Direct Connect handset/phone
• Review paperwork for assigned route(s) to ensure all invoices are present and in good condition
• Inspect cargo loads to ensure they are packed appropriately
• Prepares customer orders by verifying them with delivery invoices for accuracy, delivering them to customer facility, and assisting with check-in and placement of products at the client facility.
• Receives signatures on invoices for items delivered and collects any cash on delivery payments when necessary.
• Completes, organizes, and turns in all appropriate paperwork and invoices, making sure that all checks and monies are balanced and included in the drop.
• Ensures that all vehicles are cleaned out properly and the end of each shift.
• Perform and document pre-trip and post-trip inspections in proper Department of Transportation (DOT) format

 Work Requirements / Condition:

• Requires a large degree of walking and climbing in and out of trucks throughout each workday.
• Requires a large degree of lifting, loading, and unloading produce, dairy products, and dry goods
• Outside work for extended periods of time throughout each workday

 

Qualification, Skills & Experience:

• High school diploma or its equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of verifiable driving experience
• General knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the transportation field
• Ability to operate automatic 26ft box truck
• Ability to interact with customers and be a frontline representative of the Company
• Valid driver’s license
• Must have a DOT Medical Examiner’s card
• Able to pass a Human Performance Evaluation

 

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $18.50 – $19.00 per hour, commensurate with experience. In addition, Keany Produce & Gourmet offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes the perks outlined below.

Our Perks

Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance)- Overtime pay -PTO -Paid Holidays- 401k Retirement (We Match)- Ancillary Benefits (Life insurance, short term disability, long term disability, Accident policy and more) -Professional Certification Reimbursement – Company-Sponsored Team Outings – and more!

 

Schedule:

Start time: 5PM until completion (often requires overtime)
Off Saturday and one other day during the week except Sundays and Thursdays

 

Location: Landover, MD

 

Overview:

Order Selectors are the front line to all customer orders as their main function is to prepare product from inventory for outbound shipping. The order selector is responsible for selecting customer orders and fulfilling them as quickly and as accurately as possible, this includes selecting, staging, palletizing and loading of customer orders to be delivered without damage or error.

 

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Reading customer orders accurately.
• Locating and selecting the specific warehouse items to fulfill the customer’s order.
• Operating Electric Riding Jack and other warehouse machinery to stack items and prepare orders for shipping.
• Placing the prepared orders in the correct dock slips for loading onto shipping trucks.
• Performing visual inspections of orders to ensure they are correct and ready for shipment.
• Labeling order shipments correctly for easy identification.
• Applying shrink wrap to the prepared order before shipping.
• Following warehouse safety procedures for the operation of equipment, such as wearing proper clothing, safe food handling, and maintaining awareness of your surroundings and the other workers when transporting items.
• Keeping the warehouse clean and organized at all times.

 

Work Requirements/Condition:

• Must be able to work in a fast paste environment.
• Requires repeated stooping and bending.
• Frequent lifting and carrying of boxes
• Require continuous standing for extended periods of time on electric pallet jacks.
• Working in a 35-degree (F) for 8-10 hours daily
• Working in a damp environment 8-10 hours daily

 

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3-5 years direct order pulling experience preferably in the produce industry
• Warehouse distribution and produce knowledge
• Electric Riding Jack experience required

 

Compensation:

The pay range for this position is $17.00 – $18.00 per hour, commensurate with experience. This position is eligible for an additional weekly incentive pay of $250 and more. In addition, Keany Produce & Gourmet offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes the perks outlined below.

 

Our Perks:

Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance)-Overtime Pay -PTO -Paid Holidays- 401k Retirement (We Match)- Ancillary Benefits (Life insurance, short term disability, long term disability, Accident policy and more) -Tuition Reimbursement – Company-Sponsored Team Outings – and more!

Schedule:

• 1st Shift: 3AM-1PM
• 2nd Shift: 4PM until completion
• Saturdays OFF Plus one other day during the week.

 

Location: Landover, MD

 

Objective:

Pre-Cut Workers are the front line to all customer orders based on custom cuts of large bulk produce.  Pre-Cut Worker are responsible for cleaning, preparing, and packaging fruits and vegetables according to proper preparation methods.  The Pre-Cut Worker is also responsible for standard food service work including proper sanitation duties within the Pre-Cut Department.

 

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepares all orders by selecting the proper product to be processed wither custom by hand or by machine.
• Ensures proper sanitation methods are used from raw to ready to eat.
• Places all orders into the specially designated receptacles.
• Uses scales and identifies proper tare weights for pricing on products.

Working Conditions/Job Environment:

• Degree of physical demands (strength) usually associated with this position.
• Requires repeated stooping and bending.
• Frequent lifting and carrying of boxed/bagged fruits and vegetables
• Require continuous standing for extended periods of time.
• Environmental conditions (physical surroundings and hazards) usually associated with this position.
• Working in a 35 degree (F) processing area for 8-10 hours on a daily basis
• Working in a damp environment 8-10 hours on a daily basis

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2 years in the food preparation/food processing field preferably in the produce industry
• Knowledge of General Manufacturing Practices and procedures within a produce food preparation field
• Ability to follow instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job under immediate supervision
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. on a repeated basis

 

Compensation:

The pay range for this position is $15.50 – $16.00 per hour, commensurate with experience. In addition, Keany Produce & Gourmet offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes the perks outlined below.

 

Our Perks:

Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance)-Overtime Pay – PTO -Paid Holidays- 401k Retirement (We Match)- Ancillary Benefits (Life insurance, short term disability, long term disability, Accident policy and more) -Professional Certification Reimbursement – Company-Sponsored Team Outings – and more!

Delivery Driver – 1st Shift

Schedule: 1st Shift (Monday-Saturday, 4:30 am – end of route).

 

Overview:

The Delivery Driver ensures that produce, dairy, and dry good products are delivered to customers in a manner that meets or exceeds customer expectations. The Delivery Driver is also responsible for communicating any customer preferences or issues to the Transportation Department Managers and Supervisors as well as the Customer Care Department. Finally, the Delivery Driver is responsible for operating vehicles in a safe and professional manner as well as reporting any vehicle maintenance issues using proper inspection format and verbal communication to supervisors.

 

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs deliveries, pick-ups, and returns of produce, dairy products, and dry goods to/from customers and suppliers.
• Use the Mobilecast program to review route assignments and log whereabouts while making deliveries using a Direct Connect handset/phone
• Review paperwork for assigned route(s) to ensure all invoices are present and in good condition
• Inspect cargo loads to ensure they are packed appropriately
• Prepares customer orders by verifying them with delivery invoices for accuracy, delivering them to customer facility, and assisting with check-in and placement of products at the client facility.
• Receives signatures on invoices for items delivered and collects any cash on delivery payments when necessary.
• Completes, organizes, and turns in all appropriate paperwork and invoices, making sure that all checks and monies are balanced and included in the drop.
• Ensures that all vehicles are cleaned out properly and the end of each shift.
• Perform and document pre-trip and post-trip inspections in proper Department of Transportation (DOT) format

 

Work Requirements/Condition: 

• Requires a large degree of walking and climbing in and out of trucks throughout each workday.
• Requires a large degree of lifting, loading, and unloading produce, dairy products, and dry goods
• Outside work for extended periods of time throughout each workday

 

Qualifications, Skills, & Experience:

• High school diploma or its equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of verifiable driving experience
• General knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within the transportation field
• Ability to operate automatic 26ft box truck
• Ability to interact with customers and be a frontline representative of the Company
• Valid driver’s license
• Able to obtain and DOT Medical Examiner’s card
• Able to pass a Human Performance Evaluation

 

Compensation:

The pay range for this position is $19.00 – $19.50 per hour, commensurate with experience. The Delivery Driver is eligible for an additional weekly incentive pay of $3/hour for every worked hour once all the weekly KPI is met as well as an annual safety bonus (subject to qualification). In addition, Keany Produce & Gourmet offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes the perks outlined below.

 

Our Perks:

Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance)- Overtime pay -PTO -Paid Holidays- 401k Retirement (We Match)- Ancillary Benefits (Life insurance, short term disability, long term disability, Accident policy and more) -Professional Certification Reimbursement – Company-Sponsored Team Outings – and more!

Overview:

A Keany Produce Account Executive is a sales and service position.  This job is a salary plus commission position – salary will reduce monthly once you’re on commission until you are paid fully by commission.  Account Executives are required to complete CRM in real-time and visit at least 20 customers/prospects per day.  They are the primary point of contact between their customers and Keany Produce and Gourmet.  A love of food is not required, but strongly encouraged.  If you are hard-working and like talking about food and the food industry, you will do well in this position.

 

Duties/Responsibilities:

1. Reading customer orders accurately
2. Visit at least 20 customers and prospects per day and log all interactions into CRM.
3. Enter CRM data daily to track sales pipeline progress accurately and effectively.
4. Troubleshoot issues and develop partnerships with prospects and current customers.
5. Work with the sales team to develop strategies to better service customers.
6. Attend weekly in-person meetings with your sales team.
7. Deliver a high level of customer service to all customers.
8. Identify new avenues for selling products we have in stock.
9. Develop relationships with customers to create stickiness and loyalty to Keany Produce.
10. Supply customers with timely responses regarding order/shipment status, product information, pricing, and company information.
11. Solve customer problems by listening to customer’s concerns and providing practical solutions.
12. Understand our competition and bring valuable insights back to the sales leadership team.

 

Work Requirements/Condition:

• Requires driving for a considerable period of the workday.
• Requires sound communication skill.
• Soft skills and sound organization skills required
• Sound ability to multitask and pay attention to detail.

 

Qualification, Skills & Experience:

1. Bachelor’s Degree, preferred. Individuals with less education but with prior Food Service Industry experience will also be considered.
2. 2-5 years direct sales experience in the foodservice or produce industry preferred.
3. Ability to speak to new people and have an engaging conversation.
4. Strong presentation skills and ability to work independently in a flexible environment.
5. Ability to influence clients and staff at all levels.
6. Ability to travel to customers via car. This position provides a car allowance, will cover fuel, oil changes, and provide a company credit card for work-related expenses.
7. Possess high energy and a team attitude.
8. Ability to express yourself clearly and concisely verbally and in writing.

 

Compensation:

The base salary for this position is $55,000 – $65,000 per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Please refer to the overview above for the commission structure. In addition, Keany Produce & Gourmet offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes the perks outlined below.

 

Our Perks:

Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance)-PTO -Paid Holidays- 401k Retirement (We Match)- Ancillary Benefits (Life insurance, short term disability, long term disability, Accident policy and more) -Professional Certification Reimbursement – Company-Sponsored Team Outings – and more!

Job Title: Facility Maintenance Engineer-Richmond

 

Location: Richmond VA

 

Job Purpose/Objective:

The objective of the Precut Facility Maintenance Engineer is to supervise overall maintenance and condition of the Production facility while providing high level expertise with facility and equipment preventative maintenance, cleaning procedures, and repairs including the maintenance associated with the processing, packaging, and distributing of production items. In addition, proper procedures of preventative maintenance, food safety, cleaning procedures and operating procedures are to be documented and communicated to the maintenance and Precut employees. Maintain inventory of spare parts for all equipment to complete efficient repair of equipment to avoid production interruption. The Precut Facility Maintenance Engineer is expected to be available or schedule on call staff for Precut emergency issues as needed.

 

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide quarterly and annual budget for the Precut maintenance department to Precut Management and Senior Leadership. Report and document expenses itemized by category in a timely fashion.
• Schedule self and technician/s for appropriate coverage of precut operations. Training, coaching and mentorship of technician/s and Precut employees for education in industry specific knowledge, efficiency of operation and timely completion of tasks. Communication with Precut Management on all issues, status, and planning for needed repairs, preventative maintenance, part, and supplies ordering.
• Manages maintenance service and repairs in the areas of flooring, plumbing, carpentry, painting, plastering, machine servicing, and electrical.  This can include complex low voltage control wiring and high voltage as it pertains to specific industry equipment used in the Precut operation.
• Knowledgeable in the procedures and safety measures in all areas(s) of operations. Document safety procedures as well as any violations, with appropriate corrective actions needed. Assist in all food safety measures required to maintain audit ready status.
• Calibrate (i.e, Scale Calibration), adjust and perform preventative maintenance of equipment to ensure quality production according to manufactures specifications of production equipment. Calibration certification of all scales bi-annually by others, records of such maintained.
• Production equipment maintenance within the Precut operation department to include cleaning, adjusting, inspecting, preventative maintenance, and monitoring as a part of the daily operations within the Precut department.
• Knowledge and management of equipment protection measures required for food safety and cleaning requirements in a wet environment.
• Monitor and adjust production processes or equipment for quality and productivity.
• Order parts and maintain inventory of spare parts, blades, motors, VFD’s, transformers, relays, safety switches as well as all other materials and supplies for expedient repairs of facility and equipment, aligned with ongoing preventative maintenance.
• Pick up supplies, equipment, and company products from various off-site locations for use in the Precut facility.
• Work with outside plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and other necessary vendors to facilitate preventative maintenance with receipt and use of supplies and parts pertaining to Precut maintenance responsibilities.

 

Working Conditions/Job Environment:

• Degree of physical demands (strength) usually associated with this position is Medium
• Required Standing 50%, Sitting 50%
• Refrigerated warehouse environment 50%, general office environment 50%

Minimum Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience: 8 years of experience in the field of commercial/industrial maintenance or in a related area.
• Certification/Accreditation in one or more of the following disciplines: carpentry, plumbing, electrical, or HVAC
• Knowledge: Advanced mechanical knowledge, Advanced electrical knowledge, Advanced plumbing knowledge, and Advanced facility maintenance knowledge.
  • Intermediate computer knowledge to include use of Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Calendar, and Email with concise communication.
• Skills and Abilities:
  • Proficient in the use of hand and power tools.
  • Able to perform complex diagnostics of specific industry equipment in use, and overall knowledge of facility maintenance.
  • Able to troubleshoot and resolve maintenance and mechanical issues pertaining to company equipment and company facilities.

 

Preferred Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:

• Education: Bachelor’s Engineering Degree
• Experience: 10 years’ related experience, Welding experience and HVAC experience
• Knowledge: Industry specific knowledge of industrial food production equipment for manufactures like Urschel, Lycos, TS Design, Vanmark, Ultra source, Matrix, Mettler Toledo, conveyers, and custom industry equipment.
  • Advanced electrical knowledge to include complex low voltage control wiring, control wiring panels. Ability to diagnose schematic drawings to identify failures.
• Skills and Abilities: Advanced computer knowledge to include use of Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Calendar, and Email with concise communication.

 

Compensation:

The pay range for this position is $80,000 – $100,000 per year, commensurate with experience. In addition, Emerald Isle Foods offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes the perks outlined below.

 

Our Perks:

Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance)- Overtime pay -PTO -Paid Holidays- 401k Retirement (We Match)- Ancillary Benefits (Life insurance, short term disability, long term disability, Accident policy and more) -Professional Certification Reimbursement – Company-Sponsored Team Outings – and more!

Job Purpose/Objective:

The Production Manager manages the entire production team and ensures production goals are met, the ideal candidate must possess excellent organizational, communication, problem solving and analytical skills along with an ability to lead a large team in the organization.  Must be flexible enough to work under stringent deadlines and high work pressure on a regular basis. Must know how to operate various equipment relating to the operation. Shares responsibility to maintain quality food production, product freshness, sanitation, safety, equipment maintenance, customer service, as well as supervising hand cut, and machine cut staff.

 

Essential Job Functions:

• Manage labor cost by maximizing team efficiency
• Execute consistent vigilance to ensure the highest standards of precision cutting and freshness
• Coordinate and plan production priorities, workflow and schedule
• Identify and report operational and maintenance problems to prevent production delays
• Develop or update standard operating procedures and best practices for production operations
• Works closely with staff in sales, human resources, operations, purchasing, and quality assurance
• Ensure that all equipment, materials and supplies are readily and continuously available to carry out production processes
• Address employee concerns and complaints in a professional manner.
• Manage performance reviews and appraisals
• Identifies training needs; develop and coordinate training programs
• Assist in documenting all work instructions and procedures
• Ensure safety measures and procedures are followed to reduce incidents and hazards
• Generate and update SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures) as needed.
• Perform Other tasks as directed by the Executive Chef.

 

Working Conditions/Job Environment:

• Degree of physical demands (strength) are usually associated with this position is: Able to lift bulky objects.  Min 25-lbs to 40lbs and up to 70lbs occasionally; Stand 20%, Walk 50%, Sit 30%

• Environmental conditions (physical surroundings and hazards) usually associated with this position are: Cold and wet environment.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent – SERV Safe manager certification
• 5+ years of culinary experience, including inventory control and team management
• Extensive culinary expertise, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• This individual must be able to operate with limited supervision and be attentive to detail. Must be highly motivated and take initiative. Will be required to perform hands-on tasks when necessary and demonstrate key leadership skills, such as a positive attitude, encouraging approach, strong work ethic, goal-oriented and decisive nature, and a willingness to take responsibility for actions and decisions.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Culinary degree with emphasis in business or food service management
• OSHA regulations, ServSafe
• Bi-lingual (Spanish). Be flexible and react favorably to multiple priorities, changing schedules, and daily assignments. Demonstrate a sense of urgency and focus on actions.
• Collaboration Skills, Communication Proficiency, Customer/Client Focus, Decision Making, Learning Orientation, Personal Effectiveness/Credibility, Problem Solving/Analysis, Teamwork Orientation, and Technical Capacity.

 

Job Purpose/Objective:

The Pre-cut Expeditor plays an essential role within the team by overseeing the flow of products entering and exiting the production process

Inbound Product. The Pre-Cut Expeditor manages the distribution of raw products to the decanting area and moves raw product from the warehouse into the precut room as needed.

Outbound Product. The Pre-Cut Expeditor manages the distribution of finished products from the packaging area to the finished product section of the warehouse.

Additionally, this role entails scanning products between warehouses and recording any discrepancies in inventory. The expeditor must communicate any modifications in the orders they process to the Shift Supervisor. They are also tasked with assessing the quality of raw materials entering the production area and the finished products being relocated. It is the expeditor’s duty to ensure that an adequate supply of products is available for employees to work with. Furthermore, the Pre-Cut Expeditor is responsible for adhering to standard food service practices, which include maintaining proper sanitation and following product distribution protocols within the Pre-Cut Department

 

Essential Job Functions:

• Collect lists from supervisors detailing the products needed in the production area during the shift. Scan and select the necessary items, bringing them into the room and arranging them for easy access by production staff. Move, count, scan, and verify finished products, transferring them to the designated finished goods section in the warehouse.
•  Prevent production delays due to insufficient product availability by closely monitoring product flow, and the supply of materials for production employees. Ensure the products are transferred in a timely fashion, out of the packaging area, and do not back up or become cluttered.
• Maintain organization and documentation of production department raw product storage area, and finished product areas, as well as packaging.
• Give feedback to the supervisor about the pace and estimated time the production crew should finish their assignments. Identify employees not working at their full potential and alert supervisors.
• Give constructive criticism and feedback to managers about improvements in procedures.  Check the quality of the product and alert supervisors to see if quality problems exist.
• Organize products for each line employee so they can maximize cutting time.  Individual products should be placed behind employees, so they are able to move from item to item efficiently. Assist product loaders in the decant area to load product into line hoppers.

 

Working Conditions/Job Environment:

Degree of physical demands (strength) usually associated with this position.

• Requires repeated stooping and bending.

• Frequent lifting and carrying boxed/bagged fruits and vegetables.

• Requires continuous standing for extended periods of time.

• Requires lifting up to 60 lbs. continuously throughout the shift.

 

Environmental conditions (physical surroundings and hazards) usually associated with this position are:

• Working in a 38-degree (F) processing area for 8-10 hours daily

• Working in a damp environment 8-10 hours daily.

• Correct usage of all personal protective equipment

 

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to recognize letters, numbers, and symbols
• 3 months in the food preparation / food processing field preferably in the produce industry.
• Pallet Jack certified; Forklift required.
• General knowledge of General Manufacturing Practices and procedures within a produce food preparation field.
• Warehouse layout and where each raw product is stored.
• Ability to follow instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job under immediate supervision
• Ability to lift 60lbs on a repeated basis

 

Preferred Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent

2-4 years in the food preparation / food processing field preferably in the produce industry

Advanced knowledge of General Manufacturing Practices and procedures within a produce food preparation field

Ability to follow instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job under moderate to limited supervision.

 

Compensation The pay range for this position is $17.00 – $18.00 per hour, commensurate with experience. In addition, Keany Produce & Gourmet offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes the perks outlined below.

 

Our Perks: Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance)-Overtime Pay – PTO -Paid Holidays- 401k Retirement (We Match)- Ancillary Benefits (Life insurance, short term disability, long term disability, Accident policy and more) -Professional Certification Reimbursement – Company-Sponsored Team Outings – and more!

Job Purpose/Objectives

The Production Lead oversees the allocation of raw materials to various production teams and communicates raw product requests to the expeditor for fulfillment from the warehouse. Additionally, the lead is tasked with reporting any modifications in the orders they process to the Shift Supervisor. This role includes monitoring and recording the workflow pace for the entire production line, ensuring the quality of incoming raw materials, verifying the completion of finished products, and confirming that an adequate quantity of products is available for employee processing. Furthermore, the Production Lead is accountable for adhering to and supporting GMP regulations, which encompass sanitation responsibilities within the Pre-Cut Department.

 

Essential Job Functions:

• Making sure all products selected are sanitized according to GMP by the production crew. Making sure there is a steady flow of product on the production line, and making sure employees follow the correct cut procedure for desired product output.

• Checks orders selected by the Expeditor to ensure accuracy and quality.  Document mis-picks caused by expeditor or poor quality and alerts supervisors.

• Maintain organization and documentation of production department raw product storage area as well as finished product slot locations.

• Give feedback to the supervisor about the pace and estimated time the production crew should finish their assignments. Track route departure times and schedule workflow to meet deadlines. Identify employees not working at their full potential and alert supervisors.

• Give constructive criticism to production employees and feedback to managers about improvements in procedures.

• Check the quality of the finished product and alert supervisors if quality issues arise.

 

Working Conditions/Job Environment:

Degree of physical demands usually associated with this position are:

• Requires repeated stooping and bending

• Frequent lifting and carrying boxed/bagged fruits and vegetables

• Requires continuous standing for extended periods of time

• Ability to lift up to 60lbs on a repeated basis

Environmental conditions (physical surroundings and hazards) usually associated with this position are:

• Working in a 36-degree (F) processing area for 8-12 hours daily.

• Working in a damp environment for 8-12 hours daily.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to recognize letters, numbers, symbols, and basic math skills. (add, subtract, multiply, divide)

• 3 months in the food preparation / food processing field preferably in the produce industry

• Pallet Jack certified, Forklift preferred

• General knowledge of General Manufacturing Practices and procedures within a produce food preparation field

• Ability to learn all warehouse locations and layout, where each raw product is stored

• Ability to follow instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job under immediate supervision

• Basic computer skills, keyboard, mouse, email.

•  Ability to lift up to 60lbs on a repeated basis

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• 2-4 years in the food preparation / food processing field preferably in the produce industry

• Advanced knowledge of General Manufacturing Practices and procedures within a produce food preparation field

• Ability to follow instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job under moderate to limited supervision

 

Compensation The pay range for this position is $19.00 – $20.00 per hour, commensurate with experience. In addition, Keany Produce & Gourmet offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes the perks outlined below.

 

Our Perks: Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance)-Overtime Pay – PTO -Paid Holidays- 401k Retirement (We Match)- Ancillary Benefits (Life insurance, short term disability, long term disability, Accident policy and more) -Professional Certification Reimbursement – Company-Sponsored Team Outings – and more!