Kitchen Assembly - Kitchen Associate Linden, NJ, USA Req #746 Tuesday, February 18, 2025 The starting pay for this position is $18.00. This position is onsite at our Linden, NJ location. FreshRealm is looking for a Kitchen Associate that will receive produce & raw foods, assemble, ship, label, and/or package foods to customers using manual assembly and IT equipment. Follow all safety and health standards. **Key Responsibilities:** Receive foods, assemble Meal kits to recipe specifications, ship kits following Good Manufacturing Practices, and meet health and safety standards. + Works on a limited number of food areas, lines, processes, or items. Work is relatively routine from week to week. + May regularly operate standard conveyor belts or multiple pieces of essential equipment (approximately 30% of total equipment). + Package meal kits following prescribed processes and procedures. Deviation from normal processes must be approved. + Rotate and check food ingredients for freshness. May receive products and ensure the accuracy of the delivery. + Keep work areas/assembly clean, demonstrating clean-as-you-go practices. + May be required to complete essential paperwork related to food preparation, packaging, or labeling. + Required to follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) as prescribed. + In coordination with the team lead, identifies issues with Product, Food Safety, Quality, or Equipment and escalates matters to other departments or higher levels when needed. + May be required to perform other duties as assigned. **QUALIFICATIONS** **Skills and Requirements** + A minimum of 3 months of experience working in a manufacturing environment applying common processes, procedures, and equipment. + Knowledge of quality assurance practices. + Experience applying and enforcing routine Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) in a chilled food environment is preferred. **Experience / Education** + Ability to follow all appropriate safety standards in food production + Knowledge of basic math and reading comprehension skills + General high school degree/G.E.D or equivalent preferred **What We Offer** + Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including medical, dental, vision, pet insurance and legal insurance + 401(k) with company match that is immediately vested + Life and ADD insurance + Opportunities for career growth with a dynamic company that is changing the landscape of fresh meals. + Paid time off **Our Values at Work** We believe that ACTIONS speak louder than words and our company values align to those ACTIONS. In Our Daily Work, This Looks Like **ACCOUNTABILITY:** Set clear objectives and prioritize your tasks Hold yourself and your teams accountable for meeting deadlines Learn from your mistakes and use it as a learning opportunity to improve next time **CHALLENGE WITH CURIOSITY:** We challenge and engage with each other through curiosity and a drive to innovate and transform. This encourages us to learn from one another, be open-minded to other perspectives and possibilities, and continuously improve and problem-solve with intensity. We persevere through challenges, observe patterns, and pay attention to the details to make connections others may overlook, allowing us to exceed expectations. **TRANSPARENCY & HONESTY:** Maintain open and consistent communication. Admit mistakes and take ownership Document decisions to help avoid misunderstandings **INNOVATION:** Work with the end-user in mind and create solutions that will add value Question existing norms, assumptions, and best practices Experiment and take calculated, data-driven risks **OBJECTIVITY:** Utilize data and make data-driven decisions at every opportunity **NIMBLENESS** : Utilize time management to help stay focused and on task with urgency es and make adjustments accordingly Delegate and trust others to handle specific responsibilities with resources and support **SUCCESS THROUGH OUR CUSTOMERS:** Know your audience and the type of work they expect to receive as the end-result of a project, initiative, or task Seek feedback at different stages to ensure you’re on the right track Foster collaboration among cross-functional teams to ensure you’re providing the best experience and service to our consumers We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. **Other details** + Job Family*Fulfillment Operations + Job FunctionHourly Site + Pay TypeHourly + Linden, NJ, USA <