Food Packaging Associate

Packaging Associate

The Production Operations Department at fit-flavors consists of three integral units: the Kitchen, Packaging, and Distribution departments. Together, these departments seamlessly facilitate the production and delivery of meals to storefronts, businesses, and residences. Each unit operates in accordance with its own set of meticulously crafted standards and procedures, ensuring the highest quality and efficiency in service delivery.

The Packaging Department is responsible for packing all of the healthy, fresh-prepared meals at fit-flavors. We use components that are cooked by the kitchen department to assemble each meal. Our team works in an organized assembly line that helps us ensure the quality standards are met with each meal we prepare. Our meals are then sealed and labeled by a Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) machine that keeps them fresh for up to 15 days!

In the Packaging role, you will learn how to efficiently assemble each meal on our seasonally-rotating menu. This is the foundation of success in the packaging department. The Expediting role is all about planning, preparing, and maintaining all component supply to ensure smooth flow on the packaging floor, leading to efficient output. Mapping and Banding are the machine processes that allow our meals to have an extended shelf life of up to 15 days. These machines require advanced knowledge.

Successfully completing the cross-training program allows you to earn more, become more flexible in the department, and opens the door to continued opportunities within fit-flavors.

If you're passionate about health, have a growth mindset, want to be part of a quickly-growing company, consider yourself adaptable to change, and are eager to grow both professionally and personally, this is the team for you!

Education & Experience

Growth mindset

Adaptable to change

Desire and willingness to develop professionally

Team player

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Background and/or interest in health/nutrition industry

Schedule

• Full time
• Tuesday Friday
• 5:00 AM 2:00/3:00 PM

Compensation

• Starting at $18/hour
• Growth potential up to $21.90/hour based on training, tenure, and development
• Performance-based spot bonuses awarded by managers

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a cold environment
• Able to work and communicate in a fast-paced, high-volume production facility
• Able to stand on your feet for 8 hours per day

• Valid and Active Driver's License
• Reliable Transportation

Key Result Areas & Responsibilities

Packaging

- Package each component of each meal according to the specifications.

- Consistently refer to specification charts to ensure each meal is packed with consistency and quality.

- Clean and sanitize tables thoroughly after completing each meal to maintain a clean workspace.

- Maintain a strong sense of urgency to meet the packing targets per hour.

- Ensure the daily meal packing timeline is consistently met without compromise.

- Collaborate effectively with the packaging team and leadership.

Expediting

- Prepare the Packaging Department for the day by ensuring sanitation buckets are available on each table.

- Line trash cans with trash bags for easy disposal.

- Set out sheet trays on tables to facilitate meal preparation.

- Double-check that "the cart" contains the accurate number of meal containers required for the day.

- Construct "meal carts" by organizing meal components and measuring equipment for the packagers.

- Prepare meal components as needed, such as filling sauce bottles and saucing/mixing proteins.

- Clean and sanitize carts promptly after each use, ensuring they are ready for the next round of meal preparation.

- Maintain organization in the dish area by ensuring that dishes are cleared and ready for the dishwasher to collect.

- Organize and consolidate the walk-in cooler, including breaking down sauce containers and consolidating meal components for efficient storage.

Machine Mapping

- Proficiently prepare the machine for operation before the start of each shift.

- Ensure the proper shutdown and maintenance of the machine at the end of each shift.

- Conduct thorough quality checks on each meal to ensure it meets the fit-flavors standard for excellence.

- Maintain constant communication with the team member in the Machine Banding position to ensure seamless workflow and quality control.

- Disassemble the machine as needed for cleaning and sanitation.

- Skillfully clean and sanitize machine components before reassembly, maintaining the highest standards of hygiene.

Machine Banding

- Accurately input information into a computer system as required for proper meal banding.

- Consistently record meal counts with precision.

- Maintain open and effective communication with the manager regarding meal counts.

- Uphold quality control standards, which includes inspecting seals and ensuring correct labeling on meals.

- Adhere to the meal labeling schedule, ensuring meals are labeled promptly.

- Assist with various packaging duties as needed, contributing to the efficient operation of the packaging department.

- Maintain constant communication with the team member in the Machine Mapping position to ensure seamless workflow and quality control.

- Maintain machine cleanliness to ensure proper operation.

Benefits Package

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401K (with 4% company match)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Additional benefit programs (ex: free group workout/training services, free chiropractic care)
• 50% discount off meals and 30% discount off meals for immediate family members
• 1 free shift meal when working
• Opportunities to grow professionally in a fast-growing local business