Processing Support - Multiple Shifts

Continental Mills Inc.; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

PTO 3 weeks

Holidays 10

Personal holiday 1

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Voluntary accident insurance

Voluntary critical illness insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid sick leave (WA)

Job summary

The Krusteaz Company is hiring for a production laborer to convert raw material ingredients into large batches of dry food mixes in a high-volume production environment. You will assist with unloading, weighing, inventory transactions, equipment cleaning, and other services under direct supervision.

We offer swing, day and night shifts with overtime as needed, and a broad benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, PTO, holidays, life and disability

Qualifications

• Computer literacy required.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior food processing and packaging machinery experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare raw materials for final blender input, including weighing and combination.
• Input raw material inventory transactions using handheld devices.
• Unload and dump 50# bags into blending systems.
• Set up and clean equipment within standard times.
• Assist with unloading bulk materials from rail cars and transfer into silos.
• Weigh and inspect equipment and product for quality control.
• Operate forklifts and pallet jacks to move materials.
• Document receiving, inventory, cleaning, safety, and shift communications clearly.

Skills

Computer literate

Forklift experience helpful

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Description

Position available on multiple shifts

Pay:

• Compensation: The pay for this position is pre-determined at $25.19 per hour. Compensation for this role has been determined based on required experience, education, certification, and training. All positions are eligible for additional incentives based on business performance.
• Shift Differential: An additional $1.25 is paid per hour for working swing shift. An additional $2.25 is paid per hour for working 12 hour night shift.
• 60 Day Raises: $0.50 wage increase after 60 days of employment.
• Quarterly Bonuses: Earn up to 7% per quarter based on safety, quality, and other metrics.

Schedule

• 8 hour swing shift working Monday through Friday from 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM
• 12 Hour Day shift working a rotating 12 hour shift scheduled three or four days per week from 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
• 12 Hour Night shift working a rotating 12 hour shift scheduled three or four days per week from 6:00 PM - 6:30 AM
• Overtime as the business need requires

Benefits:

We are proud to offer generous benefits including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance (starting at $60-$95/month for employee-only coverage on the PPO Plan or starting at $30-$45/month for employee-only coverage on the HDHP), 401(K) matching, 3 weeks of paid time off, 10 paid holidays, 1 paid personal holiday, company provided life insurance and disability insurance, flexible spending account, healthcare saving account, voluntary accident insurance, voluntary critical illness insurance, and tuition reimbursement. For those residing in Washington State, hourly employees accrue paid sick time at a rate of 1 hour for every 40 hours worked under Washington Paid Sick Leave, which is tracked as a subset of paid time off.

Get to know us:

• A people-focused company that cares: We're a 90-year-old company with the entrepreneurial spirit of a startup and a focused eye on the future. As a midsized, privately-held company with a portfolio of beloved food and beverage brands, our people are the most important ingredient in our success.
• A valued and supported workforce: We place tremendous value in our employees and provide competitive pay and comprehensive benefits to ensure our employees can create the best life for themselves. Benefits include a top tier health insurance plan with lower than average employee cost share, generous PTO, 401(k) match, and more.
• An engaged and energized culture: At The Krusteaz Company, collaboration and ingenuity drive our fierce commitment to creating extraordinary product experiences that people love.
• A place to grow and make a difference: An entrepreneurial spirit has been at the core of our company since the beginning, attracting self-starters who are curious and love to learn and to share ideas.

About the Position

Under direct supervision, convert raw material ingredients into large batches of dry food mixes for blending and mixing in a high volume production environment. Provide mixing, raw material unloading/receiving, ingredient supply, quality sampling, equipment cleaning and other services.

Essential Functions:

• Prepare raw materials for final blender input, including weighing, combining and other manual manipulation
• Accurately input raw material inventory transactions using various electronic handheld and computer devices
• Manually open 50# raw material ingredient bags and physically dump into blending systems
• Perform manual equipment set‑ups, tear‑downs and cleaning within standard time requirements
• Assist with unloading bulk raw materials from rail cars, tracks and other large volume delivery systems and transfer into appropriate silos
• Visually weigh and examine equipment and product for cross contamination, color, saturation, lumps, and other key attributes or defects for quality control
• Operate powered forklifts and manual pallet jacks to move materials within production areas
• Complete and process documentation related to receiving, inventory, equipment cleaning, safety, shift communication, and other areas in a clear, accurate, and timely manner
• Consistently follow safety, quality, GMP and other company guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures
• Work overtime as needed

Position Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals qualified with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Computer literate.

Able to:

• Work in a safe manner at all times.
• Lift 60 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Frequently climb multiple flights of stairs.
• Safeguard product quality and follows GMP, housekeeping, and food safety guidelines.
• Process information systematically to identify and eliminate problem causes.
• Manage time efficiently and effectively, self motivated.
• Manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Clearly communicate using a variety of media.
• Develop good working relationships with fellow team members.
• Coach, train and develop others.
• Meet forklift certification requirements

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Prior food processing and packaging machinery experience preferred
• Forklift experience helpful

Attendance

To support ongoing business goals and successfully contribute to your team, acceptable levels of performance and attendance must be consistently maintained.

Quality

Employee must follow procedures to ensure all food quality standards are met or exceeded.

Safety/Legal

Employees are required to conduct their work in a safe and legal manner, according to all GMP food safety standards as well as following any safety protocols. Employees must be willing to be responsible for their safety and health as well as the safety and health of all employees, vendors and visitors.

Employee must follow procedures to ensure all food quality standards are met or exceeded.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

As a member of the operations team, you will be exposed to a variety of physical demands that require you to frequently lift heavy objects (up to 50 pounds), climb stairs, exert energy, bend, twist and squat, and use tools and equipment. Employees stand and walk on concrete while wearing steel-toed shoes, uniforms, hair nets, bump caps, gloves and safety glasses. The use of company-provided hearing protection is also required in stated areas. Work takes place in an indoor production environment that has a high level of food dust and limited climate control. Will enter confined spaces and work at above-floor heights on ladders and platforms.

The policy of The Krusteaz Company is to hire, train, and promote all persons in all job groups in accordance with law, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital or military status, national origin, gender identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law.