Manufacturing Support - Heavy Lift

Who is Bakkavor?

More than 1,500 employees operate from five locations to develop and produce innovative, chef-curated, one-of-a-kind recipes. These locations include Carson, California; San Antonio, Texas; Charlotte, North Carolina and Jessup, Pennsylvania with our headquarters based in Charlotte, North Carolina. With over four decades of experience in the fresh prepared food space, we manufacture and market a wide variety of fresh prepared food that delivers convenient, high-quality meal options in a high-volume output with a personalized touch. Our commitment to customized, scratch-made cooking allows us to deliver the freshest quality products possible.

We partner with some of the most well-known US retailers to meet the growing demand for freshly prepared meals. Our core product offering includes meals, artisanal breads, soups & sauces, hummus, dips and burritos. At the core of what we do is our people. They are the key to our success and without them, we wouldn’t be able to do what we do. We employ people who are passionate about what they do and they bring that passion to their work every day.

Job Description

This position assists in the preparation, assembly and packaging of products and other related activities. Contributes to the Team’s efforts in obtaining production efficiencies within the parameters established by the company; as well as following the Health & Safety and Food Safety Programs established by the Company.

Shift: 

• This is a 2nd shift role and the hours are 2:30pm to 11:00pm.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Requirements

• Minimum of a High School diploma; or up to one-year related experience or training in a manufacturing assembly environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions and communicate orally.
• Functional literacy and oral communication skills in English for safety and following job specific instructions
• Ability to perform unit measures, conversion calculations and other mathematical calculations reasonably necessary to satisfactorily perform job duties.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, extreme cold, extreme heat, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The employee is regularly required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds throughout the required shift hours.

Special Notation

This job description is a general description of the minimum essential job functions and is provided only to be in compliance with State and Federal regulations. It is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. Additional job duties will be described by the supervisor and the person performing this job function will be expected to perform those job duties as well.