Production Technician at Roskam Foods in Kentwood, MI

Position Description and Purpose:

Founded in 1923 and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Roskam Foods is a leading contract manufacturer that partners with world-renowned food brands, retailers, and food service providers to produce a myriad of frozen, refrigerated and shelf-stable products. We’re a scaled, diversified operation with over 2 million square feet of manufacturing and 50 production lines across 8 facilities in the U.S. and Canada. We believe in the power of purpose-driven leadership to generate value for all. And we’re on a mission to optimize the potential of our people and brands. We are passionate about multiplying possibilities for our employees and our partners.

Roskam Foods produces and packages food products with the goal of consistently meeting and exceeding customer expectations for quality, safety, and wholesomeness.

Key Responsibilities:

• The Production Technician shall ensure that all elements of Food Safety within their line are being met.
• The Production Technician will be trained in HACCP and will know the designated CCP’s for their line.
• The Production Technician will be trained in GMP principles and will be responsible for maintaining that their line follows Good Manufacturing Practices of Roskam Baking Company.
• The Production Technician is responsible for tasks designated by the Line Forman including, but not limited to dumping, packing, stacking, wrapping, labeling, inspecting, and cleaning.
• The Production Technician must complete paperwork as assigned, accurately and legibly.
• The Production Technician, with assistance from the Sanitation, must be able to clean, inspect and know what is involved for each type of designated clean up.
• The Production Technician will share any discrepancies with the QMS to their Foreman or Quality Technician. The discrepancies are but not limited to HACCP programs, Allergen Programs, Sanitation Procedures, GMP findings, Foreign Material Findings and HOLD procedures.
• This position is fast paced and requires basic math and reasoning skills. The GL must be able to follow instructions and communicate concerns to the Machine Operator or Forman. The Production Technician must be flexible in the hours and days that they work and be available as needed for inter-company work or weekend work as deemed necessary by the Company.

Education/Experience/Skills/Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Prior food manufacturing environment preferred
• Basic math skills • Ability to organize orders/actions according to specific set of rules
• Must be trustworthy and dependable

Roskam Foods offers a competitive compensation package that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, tuition reimbursement, life and disability insurance, and a 401 (k) plan with company match.

AAP/EEO Statement: Roskam Foods is a recognized veteran-friendly and equal opportunity employer.

We are excited to introduce you to all that Roskam has to offer—from the many valuable benefits to programs that support your lifestyle needs and opportunities for professional development. Roskam is an equal opportunity employer.