Production Generalist I (1st shift)

King Arthur Baking Company; Hartford (VT); On-site; USD 26,174 - 27,235; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Job summary

King Arthur Baking Company is seeking a Production Generalist in Hartford, Vermont, responsible for safely operating production and packaging equipment while ensuring product quality and food safety compliance.

This role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and retirement options. The successful candidate will work a full-time schedule with extensive responsibilities to maintain high standards in our production environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to demonstrate capability based on prior experiences.
• Effective monitoring of work accuracy and quality.

Responsibilities

• Operate production and packaging equipment safely and efficiently.
• Inspect ingredients and finished goods for compliance.
• Maintain cleanliness to meet GMP standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Teamwork

Dependability

Safety awareness

Technical aptitude

Communication

Job description

Position

The Production Generalist is responsible for safely and efficiently operating production and packaging equipment in accordance with established procedures and quality standards. This role ensures the integrity of ingredients and finished products by performing thorough inspections and adhering to food safety specifications. They maintain a clean and sanitary work environment in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards, accurately document production data using designated software, and work collaboratively with team members to meet production goals, improve processes, and promptly address operational issues.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, company‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance, paid parental leave, paid time off to rest, paid holidays, 401(k) with company match. Additional benefits include 40 paid volunteer hours a year, profit sharing, participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and a culture of employee ownership.

Location

White River Junction, VT; onsite daily.

Pay

$19.00 to $19.77 per hour worked; pay commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This is a full‑time position, working Monday through Friday 6:45am - 3:15pm, 40 hours per week, with overtime as necessary.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate production and packaging equipment safely and efficiently according to established procedures and quality standards.
• Inspect and handle ingredients and finished goods to ensure compliance with food safety and quality specifications.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in production areas, including performing routine cleaning duties to meet GMP standards.
• Maintain accurate and complete production records and documentation, using required software.
• Collaborate with team members to meet production targets, identify operational improvements, and resolve issues as they arise.

Experience and Education

• On‑the‑job training provided on company‑specific processes, equipment, and safety protocols.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to demonstrate capability and articulate how prior experiences will help transition into this role.
• Attention to detail – monitors own work to ensure accuracy and quality, especially when handling ingredients or packaging products.
• Adaptability – comfortable switching between tasks and working across different stages of production based on operational needs.
• Teamwork – collaborates effectively with coworkers and supports a positive work environment.
• Dependability – follows instructions, meets deadlines, and is consistently reliable in attendance and job performance.
• Safety awareness – maintains a safe work environment by following protocols and reporting any hazards or concerns promptly.
• Technical aptitude – ability and willingness to learn various software systems.
• Communication – ability to communicate clearly and professionally.

Success Factors

• Genuine enthusiasm for King Arthur’s mission and products and a commitment to living our values.
• Community minded, gets involved, and volunteers.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment / Safety

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to lift 50 lbs., including pushing and pulling.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs. frequently.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, or stoop for extended periods.
• Must be able to occasionally climb steps, climb step ladders.
• Repetitive use of hands, wrists, and arms for production tasks.
• Ability to reach overhead, forward, and side to side to perform tasks at varying heights and positions frequently.
• Capable of wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Visual acuity and manual dexterity.
• Must be able to safely navigate a busy production floor.
• Frequent hand washing.

Occasional dusty environment from dry ingredients.

Work with multiple potential food allergens.

This role requires standing and working in a manufacturing environment, where noise levels vary.

• Understands that safety is the responsibility of everyone at the organization and is responsible for adhering to/providing work in a safe and ergonomic manner, identifying unsafe conditions and correcting conditions immediately or reporting them promptly.
• Participate in safety and compliance training and safety and health programs.

Supervision

N/A

Travel

N/A

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

It is the responsibility of every employee to contribute to a positive and safe work environment through cooperative and professional interactions with co‑workers, customers, and vendors. As a proud Benefit Corporation, King Arthur Baking expects our employees to adhere to company‑wide green norms and remain educated on company impact campaigns.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors protected by law. King Arthur Baking provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities to allow them to participate in both the application process and during employment. Such individuals are encouraged to seek accommodations to allow them to apply for a position, participate in the application process, and meet the essential functions and requirements of the position.

*Amounts vary based on achievement of financial targets. Participation based on hire date and program entry date.