Position Summary

The Processor is responsible for ensuring the uniform preparation of wet food product to be distributed to stores/units upon order. This position is also responsible for preparing the ingredients for the seasoning process. The Processor performs proper storage of food items, monitors stock levels, and takes on additional warehouse tasks as they arise.

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ability to prepare, count, and portion food items according to Uncle Remus SFC guidelines.
• Ability to meet time constraints and accuracy in prepping, packaging, labeling, and storing wet and frozen food items. 
• Assume 100% responsibility for the preparation and accurate processing of wet and frozen food items.
• Assists distribution center team members/drivers in loading, off-loading, and receiving DC inventory items. 
• Operates DC equipment (forklift, hand truck, pallet jack, scissor lift, etc.) for the purpose of moving large and heavy items safely and effectively.
• Executes proper knife handling skills and safely operates all food processing equipment.
• Promptly reports necessary equipment repairs, food quality, or shortage problems to the DC Manager.
• Knows and complies consistently with stated standard portion sizes, quality standards, kitchen rules, recipe specifications, policies, and procedures.
• Handles, stores, labels, and rotates all products correctly and per applicable state laws.
• Monitors and records food temperatures.
• Safely performs all job duties and follows all company safety policies and procedures, promptly reporting equipment and maintenance repairs to managers.
• Maintains a clean and orderly workstation and follows COVID-19 standard sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures. 
• Participates in monthly all staff meetings. 
• Completes all other assigned duties and responsibilities.

(The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by staff members).

Minimum Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent required.
• Six (6) months of previous warehouse or food processing experience is required.
• United States citizenship.
• Must have open availability, including weekends and holidays. 
• Must be a resident of the State of Illinois within 90 days of the hire date.
• Must obtain a food handlers certification recognized by the State of Illinois within 30 days of employment.
• Forklift operator certification

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be able to model Uncle Remus's culture in every interaction and every relationship.
• Skilled in the safe, sanitary, and effective food handling, cooking utensils, and food processing equipment.
• Highly accountable, reliable, and prompt, with a strong work ethic.
• Flexible, creative, and effective under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Be willing to follow directions and ask questions for clarification if needed.
• Accept responsibility for the accuracy of the work as produced.
• Meet sanitation, food handling, and quality & presentation standards.
• Willing to accept change, new procedures & constructive comments.
• Must be a proactive self-starter who can work well independently and as a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

(The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the minimum skills and experience levels associated with performing the duties and responsibilities contained in this job description. The qualifications should not be viewed as expressing absolute employment or promotional standards, but as general guidelines that should be considered along with other job-related selection or promotional criteria).

Physical Requirements

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. 
• Must be able to talk or hear and communicate with team members. 
• Must be able to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. 
• Ability to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. 
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high. 
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and otherwise move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand and/or walk for long periods of time and adapt to a kitchen environment with varying temperatures (-8 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit).

(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position).

Dress Code Requirements

• Uncle Remus branded shirt
• Black pants
• Slip-resistant black shoes/boots with safety toe
• Black socks
• Black belt

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities