Snack maker protects workers from virus

Posted on April 8, 2020

Super-Pufft Snacks is arming itself and its associates with the best tools possible it can to fight the raging war against the coronavirus, starting with a defensive line of daily health checks and personal protection equipment.

Super-Pufft Snacks is arming itself and its associates with the best tools possible it can to fight the raging war against the coronavirus, starting with a defensive line of daily health checks and personal protection equipment.

“We care about our associates and their well-being,” President/CEO Mahmoud Amrouch said in announcing the sweeping measures put in place at the production plant here.

“We began preparing as soon as COVID cases began getting closer and closer to our area,” he said.

This included a “substantial investment” on the company’s part in securing KN-95 masks for all employees, installing a hand-washing station at the front door of the facility and bringing in a team of nurses to conduct health screenings of everyone entering the gate.

“Due to all of the unease across the nation, we wanted our associates to feel safe coming to work, knowing we have done all we can for their safety,” Amrouch said.

“Like most people who work, their job is their second home, and we want them to feel comfortable here – that the last thing they need to worry about (here) is the coronavirus. We know there are external elements we cannot control, but we are addressing the things we can,” Vice President of Finance Robert Quintero said.

“At the same time, we recognize we are an essential business, not only in getting products on the shelves, but also the economic impact we have here in the community. We also care about the quality of the product we are making,” he said.

“Business is booming, and we are looking to hire 50-plus people in the next few weeks,” Amrouch said. “Our goal is to have shifts running 24/7 within the coming several months. Enrollment in our healthcare (insurance) program is open through next Wednesday, April 15. That means if you are hired today, you can sign-up for healthcare benefits immediately.”

“We are taking these extreme measures to make sure we have done everything we possibly can to keep everyone healthy and safe,” Quintero said.

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