RTE- Associate

Essential Functions

Food Safety and Quality

·  Uphold Frick’s Quality Meats’ commitment to the highest standards of food safety, product quality, and sanitation.

·  Follow established recipes, formulas, and standard work instructions to ensure consistency and compliance with specifications.

·  Identify and report quality issues immediately to department supervisor ensuring only top quality products are produced.

·  Maintain awareness of and compliance with all USDA and other regulatory requirements.

Safety and Compliance

·  Consistently follow all safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized work area.

·  Properly use and maintain required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

·  Comply with OSHA and other workplace safety regulations.

·  Operate machinery safely and correctly as instructed.

Production and Efficiency

·  Maintain assigned positions on the production line and meet performance expectations in a fast-paced environment.

·  Perform basic equipment operation as trained.

·  Assist team in preparing product to specifications.

·  Responsible for independently logging into Redzone & completing compliance trainings by due dates & using chat feature.

·  Work collaboratively with team members to support production goals by following company policies and procedures.

·  Maintain awareness of production schedule

·  Practice cost awareness by using materials efficiently and minimizing waste.

Communication and Teamwork

·  Communicate proactively with the Supervisor regarding issues that they might encounter

·  Participate in training and continuing education opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills related to production and food safety.

·  Participate in training and skill development opportunities.

Professionalism

·  Maintain a positive attitude and uphold Frick’s core values of integrity, transparency, teamwork, service, and quality. 

·  Demonstrate a strong sense of urgency, attention to detail, and commitment to maintaining high morale.

•  Take ownership for individual job duties and performance.

Competencies

Food Safety and Quality

·  Attention to Detail: Ability to follow instructions carefully and notice obvious issues in product or process.

·  Quality Awareness: Ability to recognize product defects or deviations from specifications.

·  Food Safety Knowledge: Understands and applies USDA, GMP, and company food safety requirements.

·  Commitment to Excellence: Demonstrates pride in producing a consistently high-quality product.

Safety and Compliance

·  Safety Awareness: Maintains a constant focus on personal and team safety; adheres to safety protocols and PPE requirements.

·  Regulatory Compliance: Understands and complies with OSHA, USDA, and company regulations.

·  Equipment Operation: Safely operates machinery according to standard procedures.

·  Cleanliness and Organization: Keeps work areas clean and orderly to prevent accidents and contamination.

Production and Efficiency

·  Work Ethic and Reliability: Dependable, punctual, and consistently performs duties with minimal supervision.

·  Time Management: Ability to stay on task, follow pace requirements, and prepare for assigned work.

·  Ability to learn tasks, tools, and terminology with coaching and repetition.

·  Continuous Improvement: Looks for ways to improve processes, reduce waste, and enhance efficiency.

·  Problem Solving: Ability to escalate issues promptly and support basic corrective actions.

·  Ability to use required systems for training and basic task completion with accuracy.

Communication and Teamwork

·  Team Collaboration: Ability to work cooperatively, support teammates, and contribute to a dependable work environment.

·  Adaptability: Responds positively to changing priorities and production needs.

·  Ability to demonstrate reliability and model expected behaviors in daily work.

·  Ownership and Judgment: Ability to take responsibility for assigned work and follow through on expectations.

• Effective Communication: Ability to share concerns clearly, listen to direction, and ask questions when needed.