Production Technician - $18.00/hr
Department: Warehouse Operations
Reports To: Production Supervisor / Warehouse Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employment Type: Full-Time/Morning-Night
Position Summary
The Production Technician is responsible for preparing, processing, repackaging, labeling, and inspecting fresh produce to meet customer-specific specifications for schools, restaurants, healthcare facilities, and other foodservice customers. This position transforms bulk products received from farms and vendors into customer-ready products while maintaining product quality, food safety standards, production efficiency, and inventory accuracy. The Production Technician plays a vital role in delivering safe, high-quality products that meet Brothers Food Service's operational and customer expectations.
Essential Functions
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Prepare, process, repack, label, and package fresh produce according to customer specifications and company quality standards.
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Break down bulk produce received from farms, growers, and vendors into customer-ready products.
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Inspect produce for freshness, quality, appearance, damage, spoilage, and overall product integrity.
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Remove damaged, spoiled, or non-conforming products from production.
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Follow production schedules, product specifications, and packaging requirements to meet customer orders and production goals.
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Maintain accurate product labeling, packaging, and product identification.
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Follow First-In, First-Out (FIFO) inventory practices during production activities.
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Maintain production quotas while ensuring product quality and accuracy.
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Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary production work area, equipment, and tools.
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Properly clean and sanitize workstations, production equipment, and food contact surfaces according to company food safety procedures.
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Report equipment issues, product quality concerns, food safety concerns, or production discrepancies to leadership.
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Comply with company safety policies, food safety standards, sanitation requirements, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and warehouse operating procedures.
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Work collaboratively with Warehouse, Receiving, Transportation, and Operations teams to support efficient customer order fulfillment.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
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High school diploma or GED preferred.
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Minimum one (1) year of production, warehouse, food manufacturing, foodservice, or related experience preferred.
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Basic understanding of food safety, sanitation, and safe work practices.
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Ability to accurately follow production instructions, product specifications, and packaging requirements.
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Basic reading and math skills and the ability to effectively communicate work-related information.
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Ability to receive, understand, and respond appropriately to work instructions and workplace safety communications, including audible safety warnings, while working in production and warehouse areas.
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Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
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Ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently and up to 75 pounds with assistance.
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Ability to work in refrigerated, cooler, freezer, and warehouse environments.
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Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as business needs require.
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Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience working with fresh produce or perishable food products preferred.
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Previous production, food manufacturing, packaging, or repacking experience preferred.
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Knowledge of produce quality standards and spoilage identification preferred.
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Experience using production equipment, scales, label printers, or packaging equipment preferred.
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Experience using RF scanners or Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
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Fresh produce handling and quality inspection.
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Product preparation, processing, and repackaging.
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Food safety, sanitation, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
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Product labeling and packaging accuracy.
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First-In, First-Out (FIFO) inventory practices.
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Attention to detail and quality control.
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Time management and production efficiency.
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Organization and workspace cleanliness.
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Teamwork and collaboration.
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Problem-solving and sound judgment.
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Ability to effectively receive and communicate operational, production, food safety, and workplace safety information.
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Ability to learn new production processes and procedures.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
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Prolonged standing, walking, and performing physical work throughout the workday.
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Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling products weighing up to 50 pounds independently and up to 75 pounds with assistance.
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Bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, reaching, twisting, climbing, and performing repetitive movements throughout the workday.
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Frequent use of hands and arms for sorting, inspecting, preparing, packaging, labeling, and handling fresh produce.
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Working in dry, cooler, refrigerated, and freezer environments.
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Exposure to wet work areas, food products, water, and FDA-approved cleaning and sanitation chemicals.
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Wearing and properly using required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Work Environment
Employees work in a food production and warehouse environment and may be exposed to dry, cooler, refrigerated, and freezer storage areas, food production equipment, moving powered industrial equipment, pallet jacks, warehouse traffic, moderate to high noise levels, and wet work surfaces. Existing workplace safety practices include audible warnings and communication, including equipment horns and verbal safety warnings, particularly in areas with moving equipment and warehouse traffic. Employees must remain alert to surrounding equipment, pedestrian traffic, and workplace safety communications. Strict adherence to workplace safety, food safety, sanitation, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and company operating procedures is required.
Schedule Expectations
This position may require morning, evening, or overnight shifts and may include weekends, holidays, overtime, and flexible scheduling based on operational and customer needs.
Benefits
Brothers Food Service offers a competitive benefits package, which may include:
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Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
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401(k) Retirement Plan
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Paid Time Off (PTO)
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Career Growth and Development Opportunities
Equal Employment Opportunity
Brothers Food Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Disclaimer
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Brothers Food Service reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description as business needs require. Employees may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities to meet operational needs.
