Food Production / Assembly Team Member

About Russ’ Commissary

Founded in 1934, Russ’ is a family-owned West Michigan company with 12 restaurant locations and a growing food production operation.

Russ’ Commissary produces high-quality food for Russ’ Restaurants as well as a growing group of outside customers. Our USDA- and FDA-regulated facility focuses on food safety, quality, consistency, efficiency, and taking care of our people.

As our business continues to grow, we are looking for dependable, motivated people who take pride in their work and want to be part of a strong production team.

The Position

Russ’ Commissary is seeking a Full-Time, Monday - Friday (5:00 A.M. - 2:30 P.M.), Food Production / Assembly Team Member to assist with the preparation, assembly, packaging, and handling of a variety of food products.

This is a fast-paced, hands-on position that may include assembling sandwiches and other prepared foods, packaging finished products, operating production equipment, preparing ingredients, labeling, order preparation, and general production support.

We are looking for someone who is dependable, works well with others, pays attention to detail, and takes pride in producing a consistent, quality product.

Responsibilities

• Assemble sandwiches and other food products according to established specifications.
• Accurately portion and place ingredients to maintain consistent product quality.
• Prepare ingredients and materials needed for daily production.
• Operate production and packaging equipment safely and correctly.
• Package, seal, label, case, and palletize finished products.
• Inspect products for quality, appearance, portioning, and packaging accuracy.
• Properly label and rotate ingredients and finished products using FIFO procedures.
• Follow daily production schedules and work efficiently to meet production goals.
• Follow all food-safety, GMP, USDA/FDA, allergen-control, and sanitation procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area.
• Complete required production and quality documentation accurately.
• Assist with order picking, warehouse duties, and other production areas when needed.
• Work as part of a team to improve productivity, organization, and overall workflow.

What We’re Looking For

• Dependable, punctual, and ready to work.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to follow written instructions, product specifications, and production procedures.
• Comfortable performing repetitive production and assembly tasks.
• Good communication skills and ability to work well as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn different production positions and assist where needed.
• Previous food production, manufacturing, restaurant, warehouse, or assembly experience is helpful but not required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand and work on your feet for extended periods.
• Repetitive reaching, lifting, bending, twisting, and hand movements.
• Ability to work in refrigerated or cooler production areas at times.
• Ability to work around food-processing and packaging equipment.

Why Work at Russ’ Commissary?

Russ’ is a locally owned company with a long history in West Michigan, and our Commissary continues to grow.

We value employees who are dependable, take ownership of their work, support their teammates, and look for ways to make the operation better. We work hard, but we also believe in maintaining a positive and respectful workplace.

Russ’ is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law.

Founded in 1934 and still owned and managed by the same family, Russ’ Restaurant combines the best of a family-friendly diner with classic comfort food and charm. With 12 family-owned locations, we're continually striving to add great members to our team.
The quality of our team is our best recipe. It takes more than high-quality ingredients and a hot grill to bring out that warm hospitality that Russ’ is known for. It takes the right kind of person. Someone with an outgoing personality, who treats everyone they meet like an old friend.

Benefits

Paid time off, Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Life insurance, 401(k), 401(k) matching, Referral program

Job Type

Full time

Schedule

Monday to Friday