Production & Packaging - Prior Lake, MN

Kids for the Future; Prior Lake (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential pay

Health Insurance

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

AK Crust seeks entry-level production and packaging staff in Minnesota to join state-of-the-art production lines. You will learn, train, and advance while helping produce frozen or parbaked crusts for nationwide delivery.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork with competitive pay starting at $18–$19 per hour, shift differentials for 2nd and 3rd shifts, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to earn up to $25.50 with training and promotions.

Qualifications

• Training is provided for production and packaging roles.
• Ability to read labels, recipes, scales, and safety procedures.
• Ability to perform fast-paced manual labor for 8+ hours.

Responsibilities

• Count and stack baked or frozen crusts.
• Bag and box baked or frozen crusts.
• Make and label boxes; inspect quality.
• Move pallets with pallet jack; keep areas clean.

Skills

Fast-paced work

Teamwork

Reading labels

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Base Pay $18.00 - $19.00 / Hour
• Job Category Level 1
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt

Contact information

• Email [e-mail]

Description

Entry-level production positions are a great place to start your career with AK Crust. Find your place on one of our state-of the art production lines. Learn new skills, pursue advancement, and secure a bright future with a growing, successful company!

Production and Packaging is where it all begins. You will be making and packaging frozen or parbaked pizza crusts destined for dinner tables nationwide. You will feel the pride of producing only the highest-quality food products. You will be responsible for customer satisfaction and fulfillment. Most of all, you will be part of a valued workforce that is critical to our shared growth and success.

Starting Pay

Entry-level production and packaging positions start at $18.00 - $19 (differentials for 2nd and 3rd shift).

AK Crust offers tremendous advancement opportunities, earn up to $25.50 with training and promotions!

2nd Shift - $18.50

3rd Shift - $19.00

Production employees of AK Crust enjoy a truly amazing array of workplace benefits and perks. Generous benefits include:

Benefits

• - Shift differential pay
• - Satellite radio in work areas
• - Free uniforms
• - FREE Dental (employee coverage)
• - Health Insurance
• - Life Insurance
• - Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• - Accident and hospital Indemnity Insurance
• - 401(k) plan with company match
• - Paid vacation, up to 20 days per year!
• - Paid holidays
• - PTO days

Job Duties

Production and Packaging tasks will vary by line and department and may include:

• Counting and stacking baked or frozen crusts
• Bagging and boxing baked or frozen crusts
• Making and labeling boxes
• Inspecting product for quality, weight, size & shape
• Stacking full trays or full cases onto pallets
• Moving pallets with pallet jack
• Cleaning work areas (1st shift also performs a weekly full-line sanitation)

Requirements

• Some production, packaging, or assembly experience is helpful, but training is provided
• High school diploma or GED is a plus
• Ability to read labels, recipes, scales, safety and food safety procedures, etc.
• Ability to count, add, and subtract accurately
• Physical demands. Requires the ability to perform fast-paced manual labor including:
• Standing and walking, 8+ hours per day
• Constant bending, twisting, reaching, repetitive wrist and hand motion
• Frequent overhead lifting, reaching, and stacking
• Frequent lifting up to 25 pounds, occasional lifting up to 50 pounds
• Ability to climb stairs, step stools
• Temperatures: baked lines / frozen lines experience warmer / cooler temperatures
• Dress code: GMP's required in the plant. Hairnets, beard nets, and uniforms are worn. No watches, jewelry, piercings, false fingernails or nail polish permitted. No dresses, skirts, shorts, capris, or pants with holes. New slip-resistant footwear is required; purchase voucher provided.
• Language skills: Requires the ability to understand and follow instructions and to communicate effectively one-on-one and in small groups
• Teamwork and a positive attitude are essential in keeping with our culture of respect