Manufacturing & Production OperationsMachine & Process Operation
About the job
Requirements
Experience in large-scale food preparation, including the associated culinary and organizational skills.
Ability to adhere strongly to procedures and pay attention to detail in a dynamic environment.
Ability to work independently and take ownership of one's work.
Ability to follow instructions and complete tasks.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Ability to remain on one's feet throughout shifts and to walk, bend, twist, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, push, and pull.
Ability to handle, move, and lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds, with accommodation.
Responsibilities
Prepare ingredients for dumpling and other food production.
Sanitize and organize tools and equipment to USDA standards.
Follow MiLa's standard operating procedures regarding food safety and quality assurance.
Operate machinery to prepare soup dumplings and other food items.
Work as part of a team during production and independently during preparation work.
Work varying hours, which may include weekends, evenings, holidays, and other hours as business requires.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
Previous experience working in food production is a plus.
About MiLa
MìLà is a Chinese food company. Our teams work tirelessly to enhance delicious products that we all enjoy at home! While MìLà is a Chinese food brand, it’s really a celebration of the power of food to bring us together, share our stories, and discover new flavors and cultures.
Our mission is to build something that feels authentically and uniquely true to our roots as a Chinese-American-founded brand. Something we can own, but that’s also meant to be shared. One of the things we love about Chinese food is that it’s traditionally served family-style—shared with everyone gathered at the table. MìLà is a Chinese food brand, but it’s really a celebration of the power of food to bring us together, share our stories, and discover new flavors and cultures.
Under the close supervision of the Production Supervisor, the Food Production Technician is responsible for taking on various tasks to help support different areas of food production in the production and manufacturing plant.
Duties/Responsibilities
Prepare ingredients to be used in dumpling and food production
Proper sanitization and organization of tools and equipment to USDA standards
Adherence to MiLa’s standard operating procedures, regarding food safety and quality assurance
Operate machinery to prepare soup dumpling and other food items
Working as a team during production, and independently during prep work.
Varying schedule may include weekends, evenings, holidays, and other hours as business requires.
Other duties as assigned
Required Skills & Abilities
Experienced in large-scale food preparation and have the associated culinary and organizational skills.
Ready to Learn.
Enthusiastic about working in a dynamic environment that will require strong adherence to procedure AND attention to detail.
Punctual, polite and professional.
Capable of working independently and taking ownership in one’s work.
Able to follow instruction, and finish tasks to completion.
Education & Experience
Working in previous food production is a plus
Must be 18+ years old
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Working at MiLa is a physically demanding job - team members will need to be on their feet throughout their shifts and will need to be able to walk, bend, twist, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, push and pull. This position is frequently required to handle, move, and lift objects weighing up to 50 lbs with accommodation.
Schedule
Full-time, 40+ hours per week
Shifts: Monday through Thursday: 2:30pm to 1:00am (Friday overtime, as needed)
Overtime and weekends as assigned
Compensation
Starting at $19/hr
Why Should You Join Us?
Employer-funded health benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance. MiLa covers 75% of employee premiums & 25% of dependent premiums
Voluntary/optional employee paid group insurance for Life & AD&D (with guarantee issue amounts at time of hire), Hospital, and Short Term Disability