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While on route, duties include: - Safely drive company vehicle- Load meals into company vehicle at designated cold storage- Deliver meals to our clients, often taking meals into client’s homes- Accurately and consistently record deliveries on MMHD delivery application- Consistently follows all food related sanitation procedures- Provide excellent customer service to clients at all times- Inspect, clean, and maintain equipment in a safe operating manner- Report any equipment failures and vehicle damage immediately to supervisor so proper repairs can be scheduled in a timely manner- Assist with vehicle and driver audits
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Shall provide leadership in food safety and quality guidance with:- Purchasing and the R&D Departments for selecting new ingredients and suppliers- Supplier Qualification Program – conducting vendor site food safety audits:- Understand and identify food safety risks in supply categories: Meat, Poultry, Seafood, Spices, Functional Ingredients, Flavors (powders, pastes, liquids), other- Manage Auditing Staff to assure completion of the CAPA program following supplier audits- Microbiology as it relates to meal shelf life and food product life cycles (i.e. controls in pH, pathogen controls, shelf life extenders, etc.)- Federal and State Regulatory Agencies: USDA/FSIS; FDA, Ohio Dept of Ag, Iowa Inspection and Appeals, State Health Departments- Ingredients/Raw Material Complaints – assisting purchasing in corrective action and root cause analysis- Supplier Auditing Team – auditing, budget development and execution- Food Safety Programs / Plans- Remote cold storage facilities – management/leadership- Sanitary Transportation of Perishable Goods (i.e. cold chain maintenance)- Delivery Cooler/Box & Gel Pack Configuration Validation Studies – contract & route- Allergen management- FSMA
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Part-time Position ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following duties. Other duties may be assigned as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Utilizes systematic approaches to loading/unloading shipments, ensuring shipments are correct, material handling, maintaining an accurate physical inventory, and assisting with maintaining an organized and safe warehouse.- Responsible for shipping/receiving, material handling and movement, storage, and tracking of raw and finished products and other components into & through the warehouse and freezer. - Verifies incoming/outgoing quantities and description of materials. - Receive in any/all trucks, load and unload material within warehouse and freezer.- Scan product in and out to proper location. - Report any defects, damage, or discrepancies. Identify damaged, lost, or missing materials and notifies Lead/Supervisor immediately. - Ensure First In/First Out practices maintained.- Operate forklift, scanners, pallet jack, ladders, scissor lift, and other warehouse equipment. - Check product in from Sysco and cold storage and input into AX/inventory system appropriately. - Accurately load completed meals to cold storage/Ankeny as requested while correctly completing Bill of Lading. - Pull and slack frozen product to be used on packaging line. - Deliver labels, P2’s, pallets, etc. as needed to Plate & Pack, CCRTE, or other production areas as needed.- Monitor truck temps per our SOPs. - Maintain clean, organized, and safe work area.- Help maintain proper warehouse security. - May assist with other duties or projects as assigned.
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We are currently searching for a Quality Assurance and Safety Supervisor on our 1st shift. The 1st shift hours are 7am – 3:30pm, Monday- Friday, with possible Saturday and overtime. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES of the Quality Assurance and Safety Supervisor include but are not limited to the following duties. Other duties may be assigned as needed.- Assist in overseeing Quality and Food Safety Programs (HACCP-Meat, Poultry, Seafood, Vegetables; Labeling; GMPs; Internal Auditing, etc.), including implementation, staff training and documentation.- Work with USDA/FSIS Consumer Safety Inspectors, FDA and State Regulatory Inspectors; Assist in the obtaining environmental and product testing samples as needed.- Assist with internal audit program for quality and food safety plans.- Conduct daily sensory evaluation of foods being produced and packaged- Use all required safety equipment and consistently follow all food-related sanitation and operating safety guidelines; ensures that food production staff does the same.- Supervise Quality Assurance Technicians (4-5); perform supervisor duties including attendance verification.- Take the initiative to see and assign general cleaning tasks in work areas.- Provide communication between Quality Assurance Team and the Management Team.- Perform any and all Quality Assurance Tech responsibilities.- Performs other duties as assigned by the Quality Assurance Manager.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following duties. Other duties may be assigned as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions • Production Team Associates prepare, cook, plate food items onto trays and clean and sanitize all utensils used during the production process. This is a refrigerated and fast moving production environment. • They are expected to keep with the pace of the surrounding environment and adhere to strict safety, quality, and production standards. • Following food sanitation (GMP) and safety guidelines.• Other duties as assigned.
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The ideal candidate for a Fulfillment Associate role is bright, motivated, and possesses a strong work ethic. Other important traits include attention to detail, are able to meet deadlines, demonstrates initiative, and has a commitment to customer service.Fulfillment Associates pick, scan, and pack a portion of each customer’s order as it passes in front of them in a fast paced, refrigerated environment. They are expected to keep the pace of the fulfillment line and adhere to strict safety, quality, and production standards. Responsibilities also include moving product from one location to another, following food sanitation and safety guidelines, assisting with general housekeeping, and other duties as assigned. No previous picking or packing experience required.This position requires the physical stamina to consistently perform medium to heavy work activities including reaching, walking, standing, pulling, pushing, lifting (exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally to move objects & lifting in excess of 30 pounds), grasping, and repetitive motion activities. Work is done inside a large warehouse area that is free from outside weather conditions but maintains a temperature between 34-40 degrees. Employees must dress appropriately with a coat & hat. Gloves are provided. We currently have 1st and 2nd shifts available.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following duties. Other duties may be assigned as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions• Dry clean production areas before beginning the cleaning process.• Remove trash from all garbage cans• Clean production line equipment and surrounding areas, as required to pass inspection• Clean drains per requirements to insure they pass inspection• Assist in the setup of the room to include proper configuration of tables and machinery and also the setup of machinery to insure an efficient morning start up.• Insure that all required documentation is complete and accurate• Sweep and mop all uncarpeted floors as needed• Clean all bathroom facilities, including toilets, urinals, mirrors, sinks, floors, walls, doors.• Empty garbage from operations office, break rooms, production prep room, dish room, hot kitchen and outside of the building as needed• Break down boxes and collect cardboard in the prep room• Set up can disposal for prep room operations and maintain that area throughout the process• Operate bailer for all cardboard items• Help hang plastic for condensation as needed• Assist with condensation as needed.• Assist in the dish room area as needed• May include shoveling snow and spreading salt in cold weather months.• Re-stock supplies in the break room and restrooms as neededThe above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Oversee the design, development, and implementation of capital projects (equipment, technologies, automation, facility enhancements/expansions) to enhance operational efficiencies, improve performance, and meet growth plans- Manage, support, and develop engineering and maintenance teams through ongoing hiring, coaching, training, and performance management; manage project assignments, workload, and priorities among engineering team members. Will have direct line responsibility over engineering and dotted line responsibility over maintenance - Establish, promote and maintain a Project Management Office (PMO); PMO will establish project objectives, requirements, tasks, schedule, resources, milestones and communications necessary to ensure projects are delivered within the defined scope, time and cost commitments- Manage ongoing project communications to ensure key stakeholders are informed and can provide relevant input- Lead the development and implementation of preventive / predictive maintenance programs to enhance equipment reliability- Oversee preparation, planning, scheduling, coordination, execution, updating and reporting of equipment reliability activities- Establish and manage key performance indicators (KPI’s) to monitor and improve maintenance performance- Ensure teams procure necessary spare parts, equipment, and services- Provide clear direction and vision, build effective teams, ensure safe working environments, and focus on customer and company needs- Drive a culture of safety; identify safety hazards on equipment and processes and implement solutions
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Prepares and organizes pallets containing boxes of food product and production supplies for order fulfillment. Ensures packing slips are included and correct prior to having product leave the facility.- Handles traffic of trucks coming into the warehouse dock area. Ensures bill of lading are accurate.- Loads/unloads trucks using forklift and hand jack.- Receives trucks for incoming product. Confirms packing slips to product received. Designates proper storage area for incoming product.- Responds to both email and verbal communication requests for product transfers from the other locations.- Scans and tracks all incoming product and location moves into AX inventory program to ensure information showing is accurate. Logs product received into computer system for verification. Transfers packing slips to Purchasing and Accounting for proper handling.- Coordinates with corporate office to ensure inventory is accurate and discuss replenishment needs.- Conducts weekly and monthly cycle counts for all products in the facility. Updates / confirms inventory program based on actual cycle count numbers.- Rotates all food product to ensure FIFO process is being met.- Other projects / duties as assigned.
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Position Summary: We are looking for an experienced Cycle Count Coordinator to help develop and implement our Cycle Count program. This position is a hands-on position and it’s estimated that approximately 75% of a typical day will be physically counting inventory, with the remaining time spent researching root causes, proposing and implementing permanent corrective actions.Responsibilities:• Partner cross-functionally to establish and maintain an ABC approach to Cycle Counting.• Physically count items in inventory using appropriate processes and forms.• Define and report KPIs around first-pass and reconciled accuracy.• Prepare and present specific root causes and corrective action recommendations when inventory inaccuracies are identified.• Update ERP system with Cycle Count results and updated inventory quantities.• Identify root causes and work with appropriate functions to develop correct actions and supporting processes to eliminate root causes as identified.
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Purfoods is currently seeking a highly skilled technician to work out of our North Jackson, Ohio kitchen facility. You will be responsible for installing, repairing and monitoring industrial processing and production machinery. This is a mid-level position with exposure to electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems. Industrial Maintenance Technician Job Duties and Responsibilities:• Ensure correct and safe and food safe operation of equipment and machinery using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).• Troubleshoot and maintain, , electrical systems, , pneumatic, hydraulic equipment and plumbing and piping • Identify faulty equipment through observation and testing metrics.• Source replacement parts and perform repairs.• Work with facility managers to continually update the production process.• Attend daily shift meetings to prioritize work orders and minimize downtime.• Safely operate power tools, hand tools, shop equipment • Assess the condition of used parts using micrometers, calipers and specifications.• Maintain parts and tools inventory.• Maintain building HVAC • Maintain electrical, pneumatics, hydraulics and mechanical knowledge via on-going training, industry workshops and technical reading.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following duties. Other duties may be assigned as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions- Review meal packing instructions and work with Machine Operators to set up lines and have product ready to plate at beginning of the shift.- Interact with RTE personnel to retrieve items needed. Review comps & sub-comps and look of the food to ensure proper items have been pulled as many items look alike. - Monitor usage and ensure line always has food ready to plate so that production does not come to a standstill. - Keep unifillers and v-meg machines filled but to in a way to minimize splattering. Requires some overhead work and use of step ladders.- Follow GMP’s and food safety rules including maneuvering through assembly lines in a way that does not cause cross-contamination.- Ensure open food is covered when line is on break or at lunch. - During clean down and change over process ensure all food is covered, returned to RTE, and RTE personnel told what is in each tote. - Ensure trays, totes, etc. are empty and deliver to the dish room. - Will help with other tasks (e.g., plating, catching, palletizing, etc.) as needed.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:• Receives trucks for incoming product. Confirms packing slips to product received. Designates proper storage area for incoming product.• Responds to both email and verbal communication requests for product transfers from the other locations.• Scans and tracks all incoming product and location moves into AX inventory program to ensure information showing is accurate. Logs product received into computer system for verification. Transfers packing slips to Purchasing and Accounting for proper handling.• Coordinates with corporate office to ensure inventory is accurate and discuss replenishment needs.• Conducts weekly and monthly cycle counts for all products in the facility. Updates / confirms inventory program based on actual cycle count numbers.• Rotates all food product to ensure FIFO process is being met.• Other projects / duties as assigned.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following duties. Other duties may be assigned as needed:• Receives trucks for incoming product. Confirms packing slips to product received. Designates proper storage area for incoming product.• Responds to both email and verbal communication requests for product transfers from the other locations.• Scans and tracks all incoming product and location moves into AX inventory program to ensure information showing is accurate. Logs product received into computer system for verification. Transfers packing slips to Purchasing and Accounting for proper handling.• Coordinates with corporate office to ensure inventory is accurate and discuss replenishment needs.• Conducts weekly and monthly cycle counts for all products in the facility. Updates / confirms inventory program based on actual cycle count numbers.• Rotates all food product to ensure FIFO process is being met.• Other projects / duties as assigned.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:• Maintains knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and ensures policies, procedures, and reporting are incompliance.• Recruits, interviews, tests, and selects employees to fill vacant positions.• Plans and conducts new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward company goals.• Keeps records of benefits plans participation such as insurance and pension plan, personnel transactions such as hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, and terminations, and employee statistics for government reporting.• Trains management in interviewing, hiring, terminations, promotions, performance review, safety, and sexual harassment.• Advises management in appropriate resolution of employee relations issues.• Responds to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs.• Assists with the administration of the performance review program to ensure effectiveness, compliance, and equity within organization.• Administers salary administration program to ensure compliance and equity within organization.• Administers benefits programs such as life, health, dental and disability insurances, pension plans, vacation, sick leave, leave of absence, and employee assistance.• Tracks Worker’s Compensation statistics; restrictions, days lost; and works with department managers regarding accommodations• Investigates accidents and prepares reports for insurance carrier.• Conducts wage surveys within labor market to determine competitive wage rate.• Prepares employee separation notices and related documentation, and conducts exit interviews to determine reasons behind separations.
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Position Responsibilities:• Efficiently sort, handle, load and unload palletized and non-palletized freight using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including pallet jack, forklift and by hand as needed• Must be able to operate stand up forklifts primarily as these will be used the majority of the time• Utilize mobile hand held devices for tracking shipments. • Safely climb in and out of trailers. • Lift freight and other objects of various shapes, sizes and weights (up to 50 lbs. frequently). • Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies (e.g. pallets, straps, rope). • Safety walk and stand for extended periods of time on a loading dock that has potential to be below freezing and may become slippery. • Safely reach, bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat and kneel as necessary to perform the job duties. • Verify and complete required documentation and reports. • Adhere to company safety policies. • Frequent contact with co-workers and supervisors; fast-paced and deadline oriented. • Safely work in cold weather condition. • Perform other duties as assigned. • Prompt, daily attendance at assigned work location.
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- Experience working in hand assembly or packaging line environment desired.- Able to handle product quickly, ensure measurements/weights are accurate, plated meals are securely sealed and labeled properly.- Repetitive work but people will occasionally rotate positions and tasks at either the front of the line (plating, wiping/loading, etc.) or the back of the line (catching, boxing, etc.).- May cross-train and help in other areas as needed.
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Master Scheduling:- Manage the Master Scheduling team and ensure a strong forecast process by blending data inputs from sales history, future product Roadmaps, seasonality impacts, and ongoing Sales & Marketing customer contract bids.- Responsible to ensure the Master Scheduler maintains a Finished Goods inventory plan that supports strong customer order fill rates while minimizing the risk of having excess and obsolete inventory.- Work with the Master Scheduling & IT Teams to develop plans to optimize the ERP Scheduling module and develop reporting tools.Strategic Procurement:- Manages a team of Strategic Sourcing Managers with responsibilities for alternative sourcing strategies using an enterprise Total Cost Model approach.- Develop and maintain a Strategic Sourcing strategy by working with R&D to develop and maintain the company’s Product Roadmap.- Build relationships with a broad base of Suppliers to support the company Roadmap and ensure customer’s needs are met with industry leading meal variety and nutritionals. - Manages the Supplier contract negotiations strategy and ensure all key internal stakeholders are part of the contracting process.- Responsible for continuous cost management, striking an optimized balance between cost of quality and the item’s unit price.- Drives implementation of SMI (Supplier Managed Inventory) Plans with key Suppliers for critical food, packaging, and supply items.Tactical Procurement & Planning:- Manage a Team of Buyer / Planners executing the conversion of the Master Schedule into timely procurement of food, packaging, and supply items required to support operations.- Define and implement KPIs to ensure optimized performance at the tactical level.- Must develop tools to daily monitor and manage OTD (On Time Delivery) to ensure risk of shortages is minimized and shortages that do occur and quickly addressed.- Responsible for overall inventory levels, ensuring company strikes an optimized balance between use of capital and risk of shortages.
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- Effectively present Purfoods/Mom’s Meals products and services to a variety of audiences including managed care organizations as well as case managers, social workers, physicians, nurses and dietitians.- Consistently utilize company programs and systems to maximize and prioritize each of the qualified Tier account engagements and create efficient weekly sales routes to meet scheduled meetings, drop-ins, and client educational opportunities.- Build a schedule of staff meetings, in-service presentations and conferences where target audiences meet and coordinate presentation of our product and service.- Demonstrate strong sales effectiveness and prompt follow-up via telephone and email.- Verbally and electronically summarize weekly sales activities and maintain CRM database documenting sales leads, sales call information and follow-ups.- Travel regionally on a weekly basis and nationally on an as needed basis to represent Purfoods/Mom’s Meals at conferences or week long sales routes.- Continual communication and alignment with Internal Client Support Managers around company defined account management metrics and CRM management expectations. Territory- Northeast U.S. (New York, New Jersey, and Massachusetts) Territory requires daily travel with 60% in the metropolitan New York market, 30% New Jersey, and 10% Massachusetts.
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Top priority is machine maintenance and repair but will also be responsible for a broad range of other maintenance activities. Electrical skills important and must be able to read electrical blue prints. Install, conduct preventive maintenance, troubleshoot and maintain proper machine performance. Diagnose root cause of downtime or quality issues and make repairs to correct the issue. Facilitate schedule changeovers and repairs with production staff. Recommend and initiate changes to improve equipment operating performance. Create and supply parts lists for repairs & backup, and suggest purchase items. Maintain documents related to maintenance, tests, modifications, and repairs. May train others on proper set-up and adjustment of equipment as well as 480V, 3PH electrical.