Production Associates

Grecian Delight | Kronos Foods (“GDK”) stands at the forefront as a premier provider of authentic Greek and Mediterranean cuisine. Our portfolio, featuring gyros, specialty meats, pitas, flatbreads, tzatziki, hummus, spreads, falafel, ready-to-eat and plant-based proteins, along with value-added bakery products, reflects our commitment to quality and authenticity. Serving over 400 foodservice distributors, 30,000 independent and national chain restaurants, and marking our presence in the top 40 U.S. retailers, we continue to enrich dining experiences with the flavors of the Mediterranean.

Grecian Delight | Kronos Foods Corp is seeking Production Associates for our Elk Grove Village location. As a Production Associate you would be responsible for completing assigned tasks and duties in the assigned department. WE ARE WILLING TO TRAIN MOTIVATED WORKERS!!

What You Are Going To Be Doing…

• Advocate and work safely and follow all safety rules
• Maintain good housekeeping and follow all GMP’s (Good Manufacturing Practices)
• Report any issue found with equipment, materials, and/or finished products, including foreign objects
• Assemble, set-up, break-down, and inspect all equipment in the assigned area
• Operate equipment and machines; handles/moves product through the manufacturing process
• Measure, add, grind, and/or mix ingredients and other raw materials
• Work independently with limited supervision
• Responsible for the quality, sanitation, and line performance of each line
• Perform all duties required to produce a good quality product included, but not limited to, quality checks, equipment set-up, maintain operational parameters, and equipment performance
• Report any and all safety concerns
• Perform all duties necessary to meet third party audit requirements as well as other standards prioritized by the company, to include SQF, HACCP, FSMA, USDA, FDA, etc.
• Utilize tools and equipment required for each task, including pallet jack
• Report on and track productivity using computers, iPads, or other technology
• Any and all other duties, as assigned
  
  

What You Need To Have…

• Previous experience in a food manufacturing plant or equivalent preferred
• Experience operating machinery desired
  
  

Work Environment And Physical Requirements…

Manufacturing plant environment with varied temperatures including hot, cold, and freezer. The work environment includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on high places, and/or exposure to chemicals in work setting. Incumbents are frequently required stand, walk, hear, bend, stoop, climbing, crouch, kneel, reach overhead, pull lifting to 50lbs, and push unassisted.

Target Pay Rate

• General Laborer: $16.50/hour
• Skilled Labor: $17.00-$19.00/hour
• Shift Differentials: $1.00 for 2 nd shift and $1.50 for 3 rd shift.
  
  

What We Offer…

• Medical, Dental and Vision options for you and your family
• Safe-harbor 401(k) Plan with generous matching and immediate vesting
• Life, AD&D, Short and Long-term Disability Programs
• Health, Dependent Care, & Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account Contributions
• Additional Voluntary Benefit Programs
• Paid Vacations and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  
  

Grecian Delight | Kronos Foods Corp is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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