This role follows a Night shift schedule, working from 6:00 PM to 4:30 AM, with designated days off on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

Home Chef's newest location is located at: 1701 E Patapsco Ave, Baltimore, MD 21226

A successful Production Associate will have

• a positive attitude, reliable transportation, and willingness to move between tasks when needed
• strong attention to detail while picking ingredients throughout the assembly process
• an ability to visually inspect produce
• an ability to stand for long periods of time
• an ability to lift (less than 50 pounds)
• a willingness to work in a refrigerated environment for the entire shift (34-36F)

Orientation + Onboarding Requirements 

Once you join the team, there is a strict 2-week onboarding window where you will be expected to be present every scheduled work day.  Orientations are typically on Wednesdays, starting at 7:15am. 

GMP Adherence 

We follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and all of our associates are required to keep our customers safe.  Please note restricted items:

• Piercings or dermals 
• Fake nails, nail polish, and/or acrylic nails 
• Watches, bracelets, or other jewelry 
• Fake eyelashes and/or excessive make-up
• Weapons (including box cutters) 

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and/or other characteristics needed for this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

• HS Diploma preferred but not required
• 6+ months of production/warehouse environment preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and with others as a team

This role follows a Day shift schedule, working from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, with designated days off on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.

Home Chef's newest location is located at 1701 E Patapsco Ave, Baltimore, MD 21226

• a positive attitude, reliable transportation, and willingness to move between tasks when needed
• strong attention to detail while picking ingredients throughout the assembly process
• an ability to visually inspect produce
• an ability to stand for long periods of time
• an ability to lift less than 50 pounds
• a willingness to work in a refrigerated environment for the entire shift (34-36F) - you are encouraged to dress for the cold!

• Piercings or dermals
• Fake nails, nail polish, and/or acrylic nails
• Watches, bracelets, or other jewelry
• Fake eyelashes and/or excessive make-up
• Weapons (including box cutters)

• HS Diploma preferred but not required
• 6+ months of production/warehouse environment preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and with others as a team

This role follows a Day shift schedule, working from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, with designated days off on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.

A Production Associate is responsible for labeling, portioning, meal bagging/kitting, and shipping while adhering to all floor safety and food safety standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Detailed Responsibilities

Labeling, Portioning, & Meal Bagging

• Must be able to receive direction from Supervisor or Production Lead to fulfill production requirements
• Must label packaging at the standard average rate 
• Must know how to use proper measuring utensils to portion ingredients
• Must have strong attention to detail while picking ingredients in the meal bagging/kitting process
• Must be able to visually inspect produce
• Ability to transition between tasks when needed

Shipping

• Must work at a fast pace with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work as a team to reach shipping goals

General Responsibilities

• Required to follow all GMPs while onsite at the facilities
• Must keep work area clean at all times and assist in EOD clean ups
• Adheres to all safety guidelines (i.e. proper lifting techniques)
• Support the efforts of the company to maintain our food safety system (SQF) and quality programs

This position requires 0% travel. 

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and/or other characteristics needed for this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

• HS Diploma preferred but not required
• 6+ months of production/warehouse environment preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and with others as a team

This role follows a day shift schedule, working from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with designated days off on Sunday & Monday. 

The EHS Supervisor holds responsibility for the enforcement of the Home Chef Safety, Health, and Environmental (EH&S) policies for all departments and all employees in the plant.

Detailed Responsibilities

ExecutesEnvironmental Health and Safety Policies, Programs, and Systems:

• Executes the strategy for the development and sustainability of the safety culture in the plant
• Leads implementation of all environmental health and safety policies
• Oversees implementation of internal OSHA compliance program, including internal assessments, corrective actions, and coaching
• Maintains the behavioral observation program and is responsible for conducting observations to ensure all safety specific policies are being followed (e.g. lockout tag-out, PIT operation, fall protection, etc.) under the direction of the site’s SafetyManager and the National Safety Manager
• Communicates and rolls out all  new policies, ensuring all impacted employees are informed and understand expectations
• Assist the site in maintaining the Process Safety Management (PSM) program and environmental considerations for the refrigeration units.
• Understand the sites’ waste streams and coordinate with relevant plant functions to efficiently “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.”

Manages Training

• Partners with plant and national training resources to ensure all required safety training is conducted for new hires and annual re-training for existing employees.
• Maintains all records pertaining to the licensing of Powered Industrial Trucks including conducting observations of understanding for all users prior to licensing or relicensing
• Conducts periodic review of temp agency safety trainings to ensure compliance

Identifies and Leads Safety Team

• Mentors and coaches EHSTeam of 4 people per shift representative across departments and positions (e.g. associates, leads, supervisors)
• Ensure EHS Leads are executing work tasks and provide support cross functionally for all EHS related issues
• Plans and conducts regular safety meetings (at least monthly) with EHS team to discuss safety issues and provide targeted training to team members
• Ensures issues discussed in the safety meetings are adequately communicated to all members of the Home Chef Team
• Holds EHS team members accountable for escalating safety issues identified by any member of the Home Chef team 
• Promotes employee engagement in the Safety process.
• Participates in corporate safety team to share best practices across Home Chef plants

Incident Support and Assists with Root Causes Analyses in Response to Safety Incidents 

• Responsible for off-shift coverage as an escalation point and resource for addressing safety incidents in the plant.
• Partners with plant leadership on all near miss and recordable incident investigations and has oversight over the triaging of individuals as dictated by the situation at hand.
• Assists in Incident Review Board (IRB) meetings with the plant leadership team to conduct root cause analyses on all safety incidents and determine corrective and preventive actions to manage and prevent future incidents. 
• Serves as liaison between management and maintenance in execution of action items related to safety  
• Partners closely with Human Resources to effectively manage worker compensation by coordinating doctors visits, determining time off requirements, and setting and communicating any physical limitations upon the employee’s return to work.
• Has constant communication with injured associates, Workers Comp adjuster/s and medical facilities.
• Assist in the creation of job safety analysis (JSAs) processes plant-wide.

General Responsibilities:

• Follow the facility GMPs and lead by example as a member of the site leadership team
• Backfill for the Safety Manager when department head is not available
• Support the efforts of the company to maintain our food safety system (SQF) and quality programs

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed for this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

• 2-3 years experience in safety 
• Prior people management skills required
• Fluency in Spanish preferred but not required
• Proficient in MS Office Suite or G Suite, specifically PowerPoint/ Google Slides and Excel/ Google Sheets 
• Ability to prioritize, meet strict deadlines and maintain confidentiality.

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The Plant Human Resources Business Partner will provide leadership and functional HR Generalist support to the production facility. The role will support 500+ hourly and salaried associates throughout the employee life cycle including and not limited to: onboarding, coaching, performance management, employee engagement, employee relations, and talent management. This role will serve as a strong partner with the broader HR team, leading and supporting HR initiatives that enhance the employee experience at the plant location.  Candidates for this role should have a passion for continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to standardize and create efficiency through the work performed.

Detailed Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted HR Business Partner to Plant Leadership Team, leading and executing HR initiatives that support the business objectives of the broader Home Chef organization
• Establish and promote an inclusive work environment, aligned with the Home Chef culture, that enhances employee experience and increases retention
• Guide leaders and employees regarding Home Chef policies, HR Programs administration and interpretation to ensure policies and procedures are handled consistently 
• Provide coaching and feedback to employees, enabling and empowering them to reach their full potential
• Leverage HR reporting and metrics; analyze data, diagnose issues, and recommend solutions to address business challenges for the corporate employee population
• Identify and drive continuous improvement within HR programs and processes that allow the People team to scale and evolve with a high growth organization
• Display business maturity and strong emotional intelligence to coach, develop, influence and counsel mid-level managers and employees.
• Partner with managers to assess and provide HR tools that drive talent retention, employee development and organizational design efficiency Develop and execute strategies to improve Organizational Health Protects interest of employees and the company in accordance with company policies, governmental laws and regulations

Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and/or other characteristics needed for this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

• 5 years experience in the Human Resources field, with at least 2 years as a HR Generalist or HR Business Partner 
• Completion of a four-year degree program in a related field: Human Resources or similar related field
• Ability to speak effectively to groups of employees
• Must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Strong work ethic and initiative  
• Ability to handle multiple priorities, strong problem-solving skills, good judgment
• Demonstrate success in designing, leading, and achieving projects and workgroup initiatives 
• Good computer skills (MS Office, Google Workspace, ATS, HRIS, etc.)

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The Process Engineer is responsible for identifying and implementing process improvements across the Baltimore location.  This role partners closely with cross-functional teams to improve process efficiency, equipment reliability and adherence to standard work processes.

Detailed Responsibilities:

Process Ownership & Standard Work

• Own improvements to portioning process automation between sprinter and leafy green machinery
• Build improvement plans around shipping accuracy and error reduction on all lines
• Partner with Operations to evaluate drop zone management process within meal bagging and portioning activities
• Own our Home Chef Operating system (HCOS) and drive improvement to each department pillar
• Develop, track and analyze key process performance indicators (KPIs), using data and on-floor observations to identify variability, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities impacting safety, quality, throughput and yield.
• Lead scoping & implementation of process improvements and updates to standard work, ensuring changes are practical, sustainable, and aligned with day-to-day operational activities. 

On the Floor Support & Training 

• Maintain regular on-floor presence to observe process execution and assist with real-time troubleshooting of automation processes. 
• Coach machine operators, leads, and supervisors on proper process execution and equipment operation, reinforcing adherence to standard work and expected performance standards.  
• Develop, update, and deliver training materials tied to standard work to build operator capability and support sustained process improvements.  

Cross-functional Integration  

• Serve as a key liaison between plant operations and cross-functional partners, including maintenance, engineering, and corporate CI teams to communicate process needs, issues, and improvement opportunities.  .
• Support process trials, new product trials, and process or equipment changes.

This position requires <10% travel

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed for this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

• Experience in food manufacturing is preferred; strong candidates may have experience in supply chain, plant operations, or operational excellence roles.
• Experience supporting and improving automated machinery, with a working understanding of mechanical systems, controls interactions, and equipment operating parameters.
  Exceptional communication skills with a demonstrated ability to drive results, manage conflict, build alignment, and collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams and with external partners.
  Strong project management skills, with experience prioritizing multiple workstreams and facilitating structured problem-solving among diverse stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills, including experience using Excel to analyze data, build models, and clearly communicate insights to partners.
• Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and a can-do mindset, focused on finding solutions and enabling progress rather than identifying obstacles. Demonstrated willingness to take initiative, adapt to changing priorities, and take on work of varying size and complexity.
  High energy, strong interpersonal skills, and a proven ability to influence without authority while maintaining flexibility and accountability.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to see the big picture while also diving into the details required to execute and sustain improvements.
• Completion of a four-year degree program in a related field (please describe): STEM degree such as Chemical or Mechanical Engineering and 1-2 years of experience in operations strongly preferred

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This role follows a Day shift schedule, working from 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM, with designated days off on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday.

Reach Truck Operator schedules are identified below. Reach Truck Operators are hired into one (1) of the schedules.

Actual schedules available may vary based on site needs at the time.

Reach Truck Operators are primarily responsible for the movement of all received pallets through the facility, owning correct FEFO/FIFO as they manage organization of storage and proper rotation. They handle the loading of finished goods, transfers, and donations pallets on outbound trailers; keeping meticulous load diagrams. The operators perform all tasks and duties  in a safe, timely, and organized manner in accordance with SOPs and Home Chef's commitment to safety first, quality always.

Detailed Responsibilities

Receiving

• Ensure inbound trailers have been safely secured per safety guidelines prior to unloading.
• Unload pallets and stage in designated areas on dock for receiving and QA inspection.
• Palletize all mixed products onto separate pallets to assist with accuracy of inspection and receipt.
• Upon completion of receipt, scan pallets and ensure they have both QA sticker and Receiving License Plate and that the License Plate is fully completed.  Haul those tagged pallets to the correct storage location. 
• If there are older pallets of like product in elevated storage locations, the operator must rotate that down into the selection position and place the newly received pallet in an elevated storage location as close to the selection bin as possible.  This helps with inventory counting and item rotation for future shifts.
• Keep the dock clear of debris by cleaning up while working.  This precludes safety risks and food safety concerns.
• Keep pallets and receiving tools organized on the dock.

Production Support

• Verify all products being issued to production teams against drop list, production sheet, or boxing call out to preclude introducing the wrong product into assembly or portioning.
• Keep production drop zones stocked per guidelines communicated by lead/supervisor.
• Keep drop zones clean, organized, and free of debris or broken pallets.
• Ensure all pallets being returned to locations are not mixed and all boxes are taped and labeled per our food safety requirements. 

Shipping

• Ensure outbound trailer has been safely secured per safety guidelines and inspecting for debris, holes, pests, or temperature deviations prior to loading.
• Identify pallets to be loaded from the applicable staging area.
• Load pallets and complete load diagrams accurately.
• Seal truck and turn load diagram in to lead/supervisor for driver pick up.
• Remove the safety device once paperwork is turned in so the driver can hook up to the designated trailer upon arrival.
•  Keep the dock clear of debris by cleaning up while working.  This precludes safety risks and food safety concerns.
• Keep pallets and shipping tools organized on the dock.

Organize Warehouse

• Keep the warehouse organized by ensuring all products go back to the proper location after use.
• Keep items grouped together for easier location of product.  No mixed pallets in storage or pick bays.   
• Uses the reach truck to pull down existing pallets in higher elevations to put the newest product in those double or drive in locations PRIOR to placing newly received product in those storage locations. 
• Proactively ensures that older products are rotated down to floor selection/pick positions for quick retrieval by warehouse associates or inventory to supply production in an expedient manner. 
• Proactively keeps the selection/pick positions replenished to minimize downtime for warehouse associates to fulfill production requests.
• Remove broken pallets or empty pallets from selection bins as applicable.  
• Sort broken pallets from usable ones.  Stacking all usable pallets in quantities of 10-15 and wrapping in designated color.  All bad pallets are wrapped in red or designated color  and placed on a pallet trailer or designated area until removed from the facility.  All good stacks of pallets will be placed in the racks together for ease of counting.
• Assist with preparing all products on pallets for hold, donations, resale, or returning to the vendor.  This includes stacking, wrapping, tagging, and hauling to designated areas for disposition.

Support other Warehouse functions

• We are one team. Team members are expected to assist with completing any function needed for our company to deliver finished goods to the customer. This includes using all other equipment certified on, performing all warehouse tasks, or assisting other departments to get the job done for the day.

General Responsibilities

• Follow all safety procedures throughout execution of all tasks.  This includes, but is not limited to, performing pre-shift equipment checks for all equipment used and wearing required PPE. Safety first!
• Follow the facility GMPs and help enforce them throughout the facility.
• Sign for all equipment needed to perform your duties.  Ensure these are signed back in upon completion of shift. 
• Support the efforts of the company to maintain our food safety system (SQF) and quality programs. Quality always!  Forklift/Reach truck operators own the proper organization of all goods in the warehouse.  They are expected to be versed on all warehouse SOPS regarding this.
• Be respectful of others.  Team members are expected to carry themselves in a professional manner in all situations and at all times.

Qualifications

• Previous experience using standup counterbalance forklift / reach truck preferred.
• General high school degree, or equivalent, (e.g. GED).
  
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must have floor presence and be able to stand/walk for up to 10-12 hours

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