Kitchen Machine Operator 2nd Shift

Kettle Cuisine; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is seeking Kettle Operators to produce high-quality sauces. Responsibilities include operating cooking equipment, managing ingredients, and ensuring cleanliness. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and experience in manufacturing or food. Attention to detail and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this physically demanding role.

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing or food experience preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate cooking equipment and monitor cooking processes.
• Verify and measure ingredients accurately.
• Clean and sanitize equipment and work areas.

Skills

Attention to detail

Creative problem-solving

Dependability

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Green Bay Plant - Green Bay, WI

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Description

Kettle Operators are responsible for producing sauces in open kettles and carefully monitoring each batch to ensure the highest quality products.

Role and Responsibilities

• Operate various cooking equipment such as ovens, kettles, dishwashers, and pumps.
• Verify and measure ingredients accurately.
• Prepare products for cooking by placing them on trays.
• Fill and monitor kettles during cooking, adding ingredients and checking time and temperature.
• Remove cooked products from kettles.
• Clean and sanitize equipment and work areas after use.
• Manage veggie carts and fill containers with hot stock.
• Palletize boxes and operate pan wash machines.
• Use pallet jacks to move loads.
• Communicate relevant information to supervisors.
• Perform other duties as assigned, following GMPs, safety, food safety, environmental, and sanitation protocols.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Experience

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous manufacturing or food experience preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

Required attributes

• Attention to detail, dependability, trustworthiness, energy, and positive attitude.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced and ambiguous environments.

Additional qualities include confidentiality, quality focus, effective communication, teamwork, and integrity.

Working Conditions And Physical Effort

Work is performed in a plant environment with high temperatures, some hazards, and physical risks. Hours are typically during regular business hours, 40 hours per week.

Physical Demands

Requires standing and walking most of the day, with physical activities including grasping, manipulation, pushing, pulling, and body movements like bending, squatting, climbing, and twisting. Lifting requirements vary from 50 to 100 pounds with team assistance for heavier loads.

Environmental Conditions

Work environment involves hot and cold temperatures, wet conditions, and noise.

Protective Equipment

Employees must wear PPE as required.

Americans With Disabilities Act

Kettle Cuisine complies with ADA and disability laws, ensuring non-discrimination during employment processes.

Core Values

• Honor Food: Creating the best tasting, safest, all-natural recipes.
• Honor Each Other: Building trusting, respectful relationships.
• Honor Development: Nurturing talents and growth.
• Honor Innovation: Striving for creative and sustainable excellence.