CA Production Associate

Join The Fresh Revolution With F&S Fresh Foods!

Headquartered in Vineland, NJ, F&S Fresh Foods is leading the way in fresh-cut fruit, vegetables, and meal solutions distribution. With the recent acquisition of five additional state-of-the-art facilities strategically located across the U.S., we now deliver to customers across the United States and Canada every single day!

For over 40 years, we've been redefining production and safety processes, building strong partnerships, and creating endless possibilities for our diverse customersfrom restaurants and supermarket prepared food operations to convenience store chains and beyond. At F&S, we are fueling families with nutrition, innovation, and convenience, turning meals into memorable moments. By combining cutting-edge technology, deep-rooted customer relationships, and operational excellence, we are shaping the future of freshfrom farm to family.

We're not just about food; we're about people. Recognized as a Great Place to Work for three consecutive years, our team of 2,100 full-time employees drives our culture forward by living our values every day. If you're ready to be part of a company that values innovation, excellence, and community impact, join us as we embrace our next exciting chapter of growth. Together, we're planting the seeds of progress and nourishing a fresh, healthy future for everyone!

Job Summary

The Production Associate works within one or more manufacturing departments to prepare fresh foods for retail sale. Responsible for routine preparation, slicing, dicing, production, assembly line and packing tasks. Participates and assists with tasks that may include setup, startup, production, loading, labeling, stacking, sorting, packaging, weighing, preparing for shipping, and other miscellaneous tasks. Helps keep the production areas organized, neat and clean.

This is a great opportunity to join our team and help change the food industry landscape by supplying fresh and healthy eating choices.

Roles and Responsibilities

Responsible for routine preparation, production, assembly line and packing tasks. Assists with the overall efficiency of the factory which may include setup, startup, staging raw materials, assembly, production, loading, labeling, stacking, sorting, preparing for shipping, and other miscellaneous routine tasks. Duties include:

• At this level, tasks are often routine and repetitive within any of the food production or warehouse departments.
• Follows specification and instructions to cut, slice, dice, peal, assemble, prep, stock, assemble and process fresh products, raw materials, and snacks in all operational areas.
• May be required to debox materials, assemble food products, sandwiches and snacks, rack finished goods, break down boxes and containers.
• Will participate in change overs, washing down lines, sanitizing workspaces, assisting with monthly inventory counts, sorting, staging,
• Follows all GMP's required of employees, understands USDA requirements, and ensures safe food practices are always followed.
• Responsible for working safely, lifting items properly, wearing the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and notifying a manager of employees that may need to be reminded of proper ways of working.
• Ensure quality and safety of food products by periodic inspection and review of finished products for uniformity to specifications, label integrity, presentation.
• Ensure proper cleaning and sanitation between product runs and/ or shifts, as required.
• Attach identifying tags to containers or mark them with identifying information.
• Performs other duties as needed.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent education.
• Previous experience working in a chilled manufacturing environment is helpful
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods while working in a chilled environment
• Good knowledge and understanding of Safe work practices common to food manufacturing
• Bilingual (Spanish / English) helpful
• Basic computer skills (Word and Excel) preferred.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Ability to follow general instructions and meet daily deadlines.
• Ability to apply safe work practices, GMP's, and best practices in a food manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and speak professionally with team members.

Work Demands / Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this Job it is primarily working in a warehouse or chilled factory environment with prolonged standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting medium to heavy weight objects. Regularly required to grab, carry items, talk, or hear with frequent use of hands to finger, handle, lift, or feel. Regularly exposed to chilled temperatures. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Our Values

As we continue to grow and provide leading-edge products to our customers, we understand hiring the right people and treating them well is critical to our success. Everything we do starts with our values. These are the beliefs that we share and that strengthen our team. Our values shape our thoughts and actions every day. At F&S its Always FRESH and Always FUN!

F ind the most positive path.

R espond swiftly, accurately, and nimbly.

E arn trust by sharing, helping, and keeping promises.

S erve up safety.

H ave each other's backs

F&S Fresh Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: F&S Fresh Foods is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at F&S Fresh Foods are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. F&S Fresh Foods will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.