Packing Clerk (Seasonal)

PLEASE NOTE: This is a Seasonal Job and ends on December 26, 2026.

Job Title: Production Clerk
Department: Central Kitchen
Reports To: Central Kitchen Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Summary
The Production Clerk is a versatile, hands-on role that supports food production operations across multiple departments, including Commissary, Bakery, Deli, and Prepared Foods. This position serves as a catch-all production role, assisting with tasks such as food preparation, cooking, baking, packaging, sanitation, and general production support. The role can be taught to individuals with no prior experience and is ideal for candidates interested in learning food production in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Essential duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
Food Preparation & Production

Prepare, cook, and bake hot and cold food items according to recipes, production schedules, and safety standards
Assist with baking operations, including mixing, weighing, portioning, and monitoring product quality
Wash, peel, cut, chop, slice, grind, and prepare vegetables, fruits, meats, poultry, and seafood
Measure and weigh ingredients accurately using scales and measuring tools
Assemble ingredients to produce finished or semi-finished products
Carry pans, kettles, luggers, trays, and other food containers to and from workstations, ovens, stoves, coolers, and refrigerators

Packaging & Distribution

Package, wrap, label, price, and prepare finished goods for storage or distribution
Store food products in designated areas following FIFO (First In, First Out) practices
Separate, organize, and arrange pallets or products for distribution to stores or departments

Sanitation & Safety

Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary work area at all times
Clean and sanitize workstations, equipment, utensils, and production areas
Wash dishes, pots, pans, trays, and production tools as needed
Remove trash and recyclables and maintain waste areas
Follow all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards
Report safety hazards, equipment issues, or quality concerns to supervisors promptly

General Responsibilities

Follow all Bristol Farms and Lazy Acres policies, procedures, and standards as outlined in the employee handbook
Meet and exceed company standards for food quality, safety, cleanliness, and efficiency
Perform additional production-related duties as assigned

Education and/or Experience

No prior experience required; training will be provided
Prior food production, kitchen, bakery, or manufacturing experience is helpful but not required

Language Skills

Ability to understand, speak, read, and follow instructions in English or Spanish
Ability to read basic recipes, labels, and safety instructions

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers
Ability to measure ingredients accurately using standard units of measure

Reasoning Ability

Ability to follow written, verbal, and demonstrated instructions
Ability to apply common sense to carry out routine production tasks

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

Stand and walk for extended periods of time
Use hands and fingers to handle, feel, and operate tools, equipment, and controls
Reach with hands and arms; bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed
Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds frequently and occasionally lift heavier items
Perform repetitive motions and physically demanding tasks
Have close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

Production environments may include kitchens, bakeries, commissaries, and refrigerated areas
Employees may regularly work in cold environments (approximately 41°F or below)
Noise levels may be moderate to loud
Exposure to heat, cold, moving mechanical parts, and kitchen equipment is common