Blending Operator-Midnight 11p-7a

Kar Nut Products Co; Madison Heights (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Paid time off

Employee discount

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Disability and life insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

Kar’s Nuts in Madison Heights, MI, is hiring a Blending Operator for the midnight shift (11:00 pm–7:00 am). You’ll join the production team to create blends/recipes for Kar’s and Second Nature products, following GMP and safety policies to keep quality at the forefront.

Starting pay is $16.00 per hour plus a $1.00 shift premium, with full benefits including weekly pay, PTO, medical and dental coverage, disability and life insurance, and a 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• Be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma/GED;
• Self-directed with a positive attitude.
• Ability to work well with peers and supervisors.
• Ability to operate Hi-Lo truck (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Ensure food safety by inspecting and removing non-conforming materials.
• Rotate inventory to reduce spoilage.
• Maintain accurate inventory counts.
• Load and unload materials by hand and with Hi-Lo.
• Operate Hi-Lo truck in a safe manner.
• Clean blending equipment and maintain a clean workspace.
• Follow GMP, QFS, and OSHA safety policies.

Skills

18+ years

Positive attitude

Self-directed

Team oriented

Fast-paced work

Hi-Lo truck (preferred)

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

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Blending Operator-Midnight 11p-7a

Regular Full-Time Michigan Kar's Nuts, Madison Heights, MI, US

Salary Range: $16.00 To $17.00 Hourly

We are on a mission to grow Second Nature Brands to $1+B in the next 2 years through a combination of organic growth (increased distribution, e-commerce, and innovation) and through M&A. We have an opening for a Blending Operator position, who will be an important member of the supply chain team during this growth. Kar’s Nuts Products facility located at 1200 East 14 Mile in Madison Heights, Michigan.

A Blending Operator is a vital member of our production team, assists in creating blends/recipes for our famous Kars and Second Nature products.

Regular working hours areMonday through Friday, 11:00pm to 7:00am with weekday or weekend overtime as needed. The starting rate is $16.00 per hour plus $1.00 shift premium.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Ensure high food safety standards by inspecting and removing non-conforming materials.
• Correctly rotate inventory to reduce the likelihood of spoilage.
• Maintain accurate inventory counts by recording all essential information.
• Load and unload materials by hand and Hi-Lo.
• Safely and effectively operate Hi-Lo truck.
• Clean blending equipment and maintain a clean work environment.
• Understand cleaning processes and complete cleaning verification logs.
• Work with team lead and supervisor to hit performance targets.
• Follow all GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Q&FS (Quality & Food Safety), and OSHA Safety policies
• Maintain clean and safe work area
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Be 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma/GED;
• Must have a positive attitude
• Self-directed;
• Ability to work well with peers and supervisors;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment to keep production running efficiently.
• Ability to operate Hi-Lo truck (preferred)

Physical Requirements

• Can stand, bend, reach, and kneel, for extended periods frequently.
• Can walk up and down stairs frequently.
• Can lift up to 50 lbs frequently.
• Can wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE) provided by company.
• While performing the duties of this job, you will regularly work near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment can be high and employee may be required to wear personal protective equipment. This is an indoor food manufacturing setting.

Kar’s Nuts – Madison Heights, MI

This is a full-time position that includes a comprehensive benefit package including weekly pay, paid time off, employee discount, medical, dental, disability and life insurance and a 401(k) plan with company match!

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. Second Nature Brands is a leading U.S. manufacturer of premium and better-for-you snacking and treat products under the Kar's®, Second Nature® and Sanders Fine Chocolatiers® brands. Kar's® and Second Nature® are two of the best-selling trail mix brands in the nation, including the #1 selling Kar's Sweet 'n Salty Mix. Sanders produces premium confections, including its renowned Sea Salt Caramels, artisanal chocolates, baked goods, dessert toppings and ice cream and has retail locations in Michigan. Check out our website at http://www.secondnaturebrandsus.com/ to see how Second Nature Brands is creating snacks and treats that make lives better, naturally.