Production Clerk 2 - Bistro - 2nd Shift

Hours: Off Sunday & Thursday, 330pm start

Position Summary:

This role is a key position within our manufacturing plants and supports our production team leads as they drive production to the highest safety, quality and efficiency standards.  This position is exposed to multiple refrigerated areas within production.  This role is responsible for the allocation and continuous supply of inventory of raw product to the production line.

Groupe Bonduelle is a company that is making a positive impact
Groupe Bonduelle is the world leader in ready-to-use plant-rich food. By joining our company you will have an opportunity to make a positive and sustainable impact on yourself, others and the planet. You will play an active part in our mission to inspire the transition toward a plant-rich diet to contribute to people's well-being and planet health.

Groupe Bonduelle Fresh Americas is the U.S. business unit of France based Groupe Bonduelle (BON.PA). We are the first business unit of Groupe Bonduelle to become a Certified B Corporation. We operate three processing facilities throughout the U.S. and employ nearly 3,000 Associates who focus on producing and bringing to market fresh vegetable products, prepared salads and plant-rich meal solutions.

Groupe Bonduelle is a 170 year old French family-owned company that has been at the forefront of plant based food innovations since 1853. Our ready-to-use plant-rich food products are grown on 168,000 acres by our grower partners and marketed in nearly 100 countries. The company currently employees more than 11,000 Associates globally.

Join us at Bonduelle Fresh Americas for an opportunity to advance your career in a culture that places people first and makes contributing to a better future through plant-based food our top priority.

Bonduelle Fresh Americas is a Certified B Corp for a better life. Bonduelle chose B Corporation because of its comprehensive and rigorous standards and its ability to measure a company’s governance as well as worker, community, and environmental impact.We aim to make a positive impact on People, Planet and Food, as seen in our global B!Pact objectives. B Corp certification validates our positive impact and tells the world we are part of a community using business as a force for good.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Follow GMP/PPE, Safety guidelines
• Follow & maintain HACCP & Sanitation guidelines & processes
• Confirm product coming into room is going to the correct line (accuracy is vital to traceability)
• Understand yield standards
• Work safely around moving equipment & conveyors in wet environment
• Visually check (defect, FO’s, size, color, quality)
• Schedule adherence
• Ability to be crossed trained & multitask in multiple positions
• Maintain safe work environment
• Work in a fast paced environment
• Runs product from clean kitchen to the line (JAC/IRW only)
• Comply with SQF Regulatory Programs (USDA)
• Understand DSI Scanner Functions to allocate inventory to various production work orders for organic and non-organic condiments and Prep.  Produce
• Obtain and verify Prep release dates and times      
• Scans all items set by work order prior to the decanting section for condiments and Prep. Produce
• Perform daily inventory counts and adjustments 
• Perform work order closing activities on a daily basis
• Provide feedback to supporting groups when adjustments and/or DOM are needed
• Participate on yield % losses improvements for the plant
• Responsible for maintaining components on the assembly belt by facilitating product from the kitchen to the bowl line  
• Report all accidents and safety concerns to Department Leadership immediately 
• Apply work order visual implementation based on accurate conditions.  
• Perform packaging transactions per work order  
• Manage FIFO inventory and process
• Report nonconformance ingredients to QA and Procurement  
• Keeps up with inventory on the assembly line and restocks when product is low   
• Maintains a clean work area at all times
• Follow and enforce the 5S Methodology including maintaining tools and equipment as defined by the 5S marking.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to read, write and speak English preferred
• Willingness and flexibility to work in a cold, wet, fast-paced, 24 hour plant environment.
• Comprehension of basic math
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Excel, JDE/DSI/RPDMS)
• DSI Scanner
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to understand plant KPI’s (production, quality & safety)
• GED/High School Diploma.

Physical Work Environment: 

While performing the duties of this job, this position entails use of ladders and catwalks to reach production equipment, regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to extreme cold for extended periods of time. The associate frequently works in high, precarious places. The associate is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Compensation & Benefits:

We offer a competitive starting rate of $18.35/hr commensurate with experience and qualifications. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Health and Wellness: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with multiple plan options
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan that allows employees to contribute pre-tax dollars to help plan for their financial future with a variety of investment options
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO policy, including vacation days, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement program, access to online training courses, and opportunities for career advancement
• Additional Perks: Employee discount programs, wellness initiatives, and company-sponsored events

Founded in 1853, Bonduelle is the benchmark for living well through plant-based food. With an emphasis on innovation and long-term vision, the group is continually diversifying its operations and expanding its geographic reach. Well-established in North America, Bonduelle operates 13 plants across Canada and the US, where we specialize in ready-to-use, plant-based meal solutions. In addition to producing major private label and retail brands, Bonduelle also markets its own brands, including Bonduelle, Arctic Gardens and Del Monte in Canada.