Roasting Operator - Trail Mix Factory 1st Shift

Kar Nut Products Company; Madison Heights (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Employee discount

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Kar Nut Products Company in Madison Heights, MI is seeking a Roasting Operator for 1st shift to roast various nuts and support production goals. Regular hours are Monday–Friday, 7:00am–3:00pm with overtime as needed. Starting pay is $16 per hour.

The role requires attention to food safety, accurate inventory, and teamwork to keep production running efficiently. A high school diploma and basic math skills are required.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Basic math skills.
• Calculator and computer proficiency; SAP handheld device.
• Self-directed;
• Ability to work well with peers and supervisors;
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment to keep production running efficiently.
• Ability to work in fluctuating temperatures; roasting room varies by season.
• Hi-Lo truck operation (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Roast multiple kinds of nuts to support production goals.
• 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 essential information.
• Load and unload materials by hand and Hi-Lo as needed.
• Clean and sanitize roasting equipment and maintain a clean work area.
• Follow GMP, QFS, and OSHA safety policies.
• Work with team lead and supervisor to hit performance targets.

Skills

Basic math

Calculator

Self-directed

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP handheld device

Job description

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Roasting Operator - Trail Mix Factory 1st Shift

Madison Heights, MI, US

Salary Range: $16.00 To $16.00 Annually

We are on a mission to grow Second Nature Brands 2x from $500MM 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, 7:00am - 3:00pm, with weekday or weekend overtime as needed. The starting rate is $16 per hour.

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
• Calculator and computer proficiency; SAP platform on handheld device
• 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 work in fluctuating temperatures. Roasting room temperature fluctuates depending on season
• 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.

Preferred Skills

• 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.