Roasting Operator - Midnight 11p - 7a

Kar Nut Products Company; Madison Heights (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee discount

Paid time off

Job summary

Kar Nut Products Company in Madison Heights, MI is seeking a Roasting Operator for the overnight shift (11:00 PM–7:00 AM) to roast nuts like peanuts, almonds and cashews. The role pays $16.00–$17.00 per hour with a $1.00 shift premium and includes full-time benefits.

Responsibilities include ensuring food safety, managing roasting temperatures, and maintaining accurate inventory while supporting a safe, efficient production line.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Basic math skills.
• Calculator and computer proficiency.
• Self-directed.
• Ability to work well with peers and supervisors.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment to keep production running efficiently.
• Ability to operate Hi-Lo truck (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Ensure high food safety standards by inspecting and removing non-conforming materials.
• Manage proper cooking temperatures for oil usage on roasting machines.
• Maintain accurate inventory counts by recording all essential information.
• Assist Blending operators by loading and unloading materials by hand and Hi-Lo.
• Clean and sanitize roasting equipment and maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Conduct cleaning and complete cleaning verification logs.
• Work with team lead and supervisor to hit performance targets.
• Follow all GMP, QFS, and OSHA Safety policies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic math skills

Calculator and computer proficiency

Teamwork and collaboration

Self-directed

Fast-paced environment

Hi-Lo operation (preferred)

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hi-Lo truck

Job description

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Roasting Operator - Midnight 11p - 7a

Regular Full-Time Madison Heights, MI, US

12 days ago Requisition ID: 1552

Salary Range: $16.00 To $17.00 Annually

We are on a mission to grow Second Nature Brands to $1+B in the next 2 years through a combination of organic growth (increased distribution, e-commerce, and innovation) and through M&A. We have an opening for a Roasting Operator, who will be an important member of the supply chain team during this growth. This position will be based out of our Kar’s Nuts Products facility located a t 1200 East 14 Mile in Madison Heights, Michigan.

This role is responsible roasting multiple kinds of our famous Kars and Second Nature nuts--peanuts, almonds, cashews, etc-- to fulfill our vision of Making things better by nourishing people and nature.

Regular working hours are Monday through Friday, 11:00pm to 7:00am, with weekday or weekend overtime as needed. The starting rate is $16 per hour plus $1.00 shift premium.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Ensure high food safety standards by inspecting and removing non-conforming materials.
• Manage proper cooking temperatures for oil usage on roasting machines.
• Maintain accurate inventory counts by recording all essential information.
• Assist Blending operators by loading and unloading materials by hand and Hi-Lo.
• Clean and sanitize roasting equipment and
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Conduct cleaning and complete cleaning verification logs.
• Work with team lead and supervisor to hit performance targets.
• Follow all GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Q&FS (Quality & Food Safety), and OSHA Safety policies.
• Preform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• 18 years of age or older
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Basic math skills
• Calculatorandcomputerproficiency
• Self-directed;
• Ability to work well with peers and supervisors;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment to keep production running efficiently.
• Ability to operate Hi-Lo truck (preferred)

Physical Requirements

• Can stand, bend, reach, and kneel, for extended periods frequently.
• Can walk up and down stairs frequently.
• Can lift up to 50 lbs frequently.
• Wearing proper personal protective equipment (PPE) provided by company.

PreferredSkills

• Hi-Lo Operators experience is preferred but not necessary, we will train you.
• While performing the duties of this job, you will regularly work near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment can be high and employee may be required to wear personal protective equipment. This is an indoor food manufacturing setting.

This position requires the ability to:

• Frequently walk on stand, bend, stoop, kneel, squat, grasp and reach overhead

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned, at any time with or without notice.

This is a full-time position that includes a comprehensive benefit package including paid time off, employee discount, medical, dental, disability and life insurance and a 401(k) plan with company match!

We are an equal employment opportunity employer . Second Nature Brands is a leading U.S. manufacturer of premium and better-for-you snacking and treat products. Our brands include Kar's®, Second Nature® Sanders ®, Brownie Brittle®, Sahale®, and Voortman®. Check out our website at http://www.secondnaturebrandsus.com / to see how Second Nature Brands is creating snacks and treats that make lives better, naturally.