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FOOD UNIT LEAD (FULL TIME)

Middletown, PA · On-site

$15 - $20.50/hr

Previous supervisory experience in food manufacturing is preferred. * Pay Range: $19.00 per hour to ... Full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates: Retirement Plan ...

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A full time food manufacturing job involves working in facilities that produce, package, and distribute food products on a consistent, scheduled basis—typically 35 to 40 hours per week or more. Employees may operate machinery, monitor quality control, handle raw materials, and follow strict safety and hygiene standards. These positions are essential to ensuring that food products are safely and efficiently made available to consumers. Full time roles often come with benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, and opportunities for advancement within the company.

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To thrive in a Full Time Food Manufacturing role, you need a solid understanding of food safety standards, attention to detail, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with manufacturing equipment, HACCP protocols, and inventory management systems is typically required. Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills help individuals excel and adapt to changing production demands. These skills and qualifications are crucial for maintaining product quality, ensuring safety compliance, and supporting efficient operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

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In a full-time food manufacturing role, employees often encounter challenges such as meeting strict production deadlines, maintaining high-quality standards, and ensuring food safety compliance. Adapting to fast-paced environments and learning to operate specialized equipment can also be demanding at first. New employees can navigate these challenges by actively seeking guidance from experienced team members, adhering closely to safety and quality protocols, and participating in any available training programs. Open communication and teamwork are essential, as collaboration with colleagues from quality assurance, logistics, and maintenance departments is a daily part of the job.

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CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; certifications vary by roleHigh school diploma or equivalent; often requires training on packaging equipment
Work EnvironmentFactories, production lines, manufacturing plantsPackaging lines, assembly areas within manufacturing plants
Industry UsageInvolved in the entire production process, from raw materials to finished productsFocuses on packaging finished products for distribution

Full Time Food Manufacturing roles encompass the entire production process, including raw material handling and processing, while Full Time Food Packaging Workers specialize in preparing finished products for shipment. Both roles require similar certifications and work in factory environments, but their responsibilities differ in scope and focus.

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FOOD UNIT LEAD (FULL TIME)

Middletown, PA • On-site

Fresh & Ready Foods
Food and Drink Manufacturing • 1 - 5K employees
Learn more about Fresh & Ready Foodsexternal

$15 - $20.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 27 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Coordinates activities of food-service employees and oversees food preparation and service.

  • Trains employees, assigns work, and manages work procedures to ensure efficient food service.

  • Ensures sanitation, safety, and proper food handling in accordance with standards and regulations.

Job description

  • We are hiring immediately for a full time FOOD UNIT LEAD position.
  • Location: Fresh & Ready FG PA - 3201 Fulling Mill Road, Middletown, PA 17057. Note: online applications accepted only.
  • Schedule: Full time schedule. Monday through Wednesday, Friday and Saturday,  5:30 a.m. until production is completed. Further details upon interview.
  • Requirement: Bilingual (English & Spanish) is highly preferred. Previous supervisory experience in food manufacturing is preferred.
  • Pay Range:  $19.00 per hour to $20.00 per hour.
    *Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

Please note that employees in this role will work in a temperature-controlled environment with exposure to cold conditions for extended periods of time. 

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Application Deadline: applications are accepted ongoing until all openings are filled for this position. If an applicant is declined due to the position being filled, they may still be considered for future opportunities and are always welcome to reapply.

Diversity of thought and inclusion for all is what drives our success - we invite you to start your journey with us today!

Job Summary


Summary:   Coordinates activities of other food-service employees. Creates an enjoyable dining experience for customers, staff and visitors.  
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provides quality customer service by providing one-on-one attention to detail.
  • Oversees and participates in the preparation and service of food and beverage items in accordance with company standards for presentation, sanitation, safety and portion control.
  • Helps plan menus.
  • Ensures timely, efficient meal service; supervises serving of meals.
  • Responds to customer complaints in person at the time of the complaint and via email for electronic complaints.
  • Trains employees; assigns and coordinates work of employees to promote efficiency and excellence in food and service.
  • Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules and expedites work flow.
  • Uses proper systems for completion of required daily/weekly/monthly reports such as inventory-cash reports-production records, payroll and time- keeping.
  • Responsible for proper cash handling as established by the Food Accounting Manual (deposits - petty cash - change funds).
  • Orders food and other necessary supplies from approved sources or purveyors.
  • Directs and participates in the overall sanitation and safety of the facility and employees in accordance with company standards and government regulations.
  • Develops sanitation schedule and ensures food-service employees adhere to the schedule for cleaning of kitchen and dining area and washing of kitchen utensils and equipment.
  • Issues written and oral instructions.
  • Help select and orient employees; oversees staff training in areas of responsibility.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Associates at Fresh & Ready Food Group are offered many fantastic benefits.

Full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program

Full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer.  At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ 

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Fresh and Ready Foods maintains a drug-free workplace.