3rd Shift Prep / Stager

Griffith Foods is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA, Griffith Foods is known for true, collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of "We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World". The company's product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet. For more information, visit www.griffithfoods.com .

TITLE : Prep / Stager

LOCATION : Avon, Ohio (Onsite)

SHIFT & HOURS : Sunday - Thursday, (Friday Overtime) 9p.m. - 5 : 30 a.m.

Hiring Hourly Rate : $18.86 / Hr. ($2.00 Shift Differential)

Custom Culinary, a subsidiary of Griffith Foods, is hiring a Prep / Stager to support production by staging raw materials in the correct batch sequence, accurately documenting production details, and ensuring compliance with food safety and quality standards. This role plays a key part in maintaining workflow efficiency and supporting overall production readiness.

As a Prep / Stager your responsibilities will include :

• Reading and interpreting production schedules, formulas, Bills of Lading, and relevant production documents
• Following procedures exactly and documenting lot numbers, weights, and data with complete accuracy
• Opening containers using approved manual and pneumatic equipment such as can openers and knives
• Staging raw materials in the correct batch sequence using designated lot numbers
• Completing all required training and demonstrating competency in assigned tasks, including Barrel Dumper training
• Supporting BRC requirements by assisting with protocol implementation and employee training
• Ensuring products meet all safety, quality, authenticity, and legal standards
• Additional responsibilities as required to support departmental goals.

The Prep / Stager position may be right for you if you :

Qualified candidates will have :

What will set you apart :

GED or High School Diploma preferred

RedZone or similar systems experience

Physical Requirements :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, communicate, and listen effectively. Work will take place in both office and plant floor environments. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds and may work in cold-temperature areas as needed. The role may also require occasional operation of a forklift or electronic pallet jack to transport materials or goods.

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Environmental Concerns

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and / or humid conditions; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Dust and odor present in environment.

2 Year Earning Potential Based on Performance

Custom Culinary is a subsidiary of Griffith Foods and is a provider of branded and customer brand / "private label" soup bases, flavor concentrates, sauces, gravies, and other flavor enhancing products. We sell primarily into foodservice - restaurants, hospitals, schools, and cafeterias - as well as industrial - food manufacturers, assemblers, and commissaries - and specialty retail - grocery store foodservice, convenience stores, and meal kits.

At Custom Culinary, we aim to Be True to the Food, and we are focused on authentically bringing flavor and excellent food, ingredients, and menu solutions to our customers.

Griffith Foods is a family-owned business, founded in 1919 and headquarters in Alsip, Illinois USA.

Learn more about us at https : / / griffithfoods.com / careers /

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements :

Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, EAP, Health Advocacy, Financial Planning, Parental Leave, Care.com, Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance, Education Assistance / Tuition Reimbursement, Safety Reimbursement, Lifestyle Spending Account, Group Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, ESOP, PTO, Holiday's & Leaves, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Home & Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Long Term Care + Life Insurance & Legal Assistance.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Griffith Foods believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity. Griffith Foods does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of the following actual or perceived characteristics : race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic or information, AIDS or HIV status, order of protection status, marital status, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspect of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, participation in benefit programs, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.

Benefits :

Benefits for this role include Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, EAP, Health Advocacy, Financial Planning, Parental Leave, Care.com, Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance, Education Assistance / Tuition Reimbursement, Safety Reimbursement, Lifestyle Spending Account, Group Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, ESOP, PTO, Holiday's & Leaves, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Home & Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Long Term Care + Life Insurance & Legal Assistance. There is also potential for a discretionary bonus, this bonus is based on personal & company performance and is not a guaranteed bonus plan.