Production/Packaging Helper Alpha - Line 1D - 7:00pm - 7:30am

King's Hawaiian; Alpha (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

King's Hawaiian in Minnesota is seeking a motivated Production Helper to support our food manufacturing operations. You will monitor conveyors and production machines, assist with labeling and packaging, inspect products for quality, and help maintain a clean, GMP-compliant work area in a fast-paced facility.

This entry-level role requires a High School diploma or GED, the ability to read and interpret safety instructions in English, and willingness to work overtime, nights, weekends, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read and interpret safety instructions in English.

Responsibilities

• Observe conveyors and production machine operation; prevent jams and address issues.
• Remove filled cases from machine discharge and place on pallets/conveyors.
• Inspect product for damage or conformity to specifications.
• Assist in sealing, labeling, and printing containers.
• Monitor consumables and replace as needed.
• Ensure information on packages is printed correctly.
• Move materials between machines or departments.
• Load ingredients into mixers, hoppers, or feeders.
• Operate conveyors via control panel.
• Maintain organized production materials and log sheets for QA.
• Report equipment problems to supervisor/maintenance.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Joining King's Hawaiian makes you part of our ohana (family). We are a family-owned business for over seventy years, respecting our roots while thinking about our future as we continue to grow and care for our customers and the communities we serve. Our ohana members build an environment of inclusivity as they freely collaborate, pursue learning through curiosity, and explore innovation as critical thinkers. Beyond that, we are also passionate about supporting the long‑term health and well‑being of our employees and their families. If you’re excited to rise with our team, come and join our ohana!

Working under general supervision, the Production Helper will take pride and ownership in his/her work and is willing to accept total responsibility for the performance of their duties. The Production Helper will help to ensure that product meets specifications and that all materials necessary for production are available and ready for use. Employees in this position may interact with a supervisor daily to receive guidance and feedback. Some non‑routine activities may require a supervisor’s advance approval, but routine decisions within the general scope of the role may be made independently.

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Observes conveyors and production machine operation to prevent jams, dislodges jams while following all safety procedures.
• Removes filled cases from discharge end of machine, placing them on pallets and conveyors.
• Inspects product for damage or for conformity to specifications and escalates as needed.
• Assists in the process of sealing, labeling, and printing containers.
• Monitors consumable levels such as packages, boxes, and labels, and replaces as needed.
• Monitors packages to ensure all information is printed appropriately.
• Move materials or other items between machines or departments as required.
• Opens and loads bags or boxes of ingredients into mixers, hoppers, or feeders as required.
• Starts or stops conveyors by pressing buttons on a control panel.
• Stacks and organizes necessary production materials to prevent unforeseen downtime.
• Monitors ingredient levels for production and refills when required.
• Maintains log sheets as required for Quality Assurance.
• Reports equipment problems to Supervisor and maintenance personnel.
• Maintains work area and tools in accordance with 5S standards.
• Assists in training new employees or employees who change job classifications.
• Performs sanitation duties on machinery in accordance with cleaning schedule.
• Maintain a high level of sanitation and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).
• Promotes safety in the work area by understanding and following safety procedures and reporting all accidents in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of this role.

Basic Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Required – High school diploma, or GED equivalent.
• Required – Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals written in English.
• Required – Ability to write routine quality assurance reports and correspondence in English.
• Required – Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measurement using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Preferred – 1‑3 years food production experience.

Physical Demands

The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, taste, or smell. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 - 25 pounds, and occasionally more than 50 pounds with assistance from co‑worker and/or mechanic devices. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. Occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee will be handling items that may be very hot. Noise level is usually moderate. Must be available to work overtime, nights, weekends, and Holidays.

King's Hawaiian is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our ohana.