1St Shift- General Labor - Nut Packaging

We are looking for a dynamic General Labor associate with a passion for food safety and a desire to develop relationships with team members through exceptional care, positive communication, and a genuine interest in our team, the products we produce, and the customers we serve. General Labor associates play a big role in the day-to-day operation and are essential in ensuring the customer receives consistent quality product in a timely manner to meet the customer needs.

What You Will Craft: This position is utilized in all areas of production and must be well rounded in all areas of production support.
Perfect Ingredients for Success: High school diploma or GED, food manufacturing experience, can do and willing to learn attitude.
What You Make: $17/hr. Full-time (non-exempt) 4/10's work schedule (Monday-Thursday 5am-3:30pm)
THE DAILY GRIND (Here are a few more details on what you can expect.)
Handle and package high-quality food products in accordance with current food safety standards and regulations.
Read manufacturing orders and perform work as assigned by production supervisors and/or line leads.
Inspect and record product information for Quality/Food Safety paperwork.
Follow a production schedule with the foresight to adapt to new needs in order to meet customer and production requirements.
Adhere to GMP guidelines outlined by the company.
Properly rotate product inventory to ensure freshness and reduce obsolete inventory.
Attach appropriate labels and materials to products and packages.
Package finished goods into correct packaging and boxes.
Perform cleaning of the lines and master sanitation tasks as needed.
Ability to work on all lines within production.
Maintain a clean and safe work area in accordance to Food Safety, OSHA, and company standards.

WHAT’S IN YOUR CUP? (These are the qualifications we are looking for.)
High School diploma or GED.
Passion for continued education in the whole food industry.
Attention to detail.
Excels at time management.
Enjoys working with a team.

HOW WE MIX IT UP!
What Makes Ferris Different?
At Ferris, we are on a mission to create moments of joy through the products we make and the people we serve. For 100 years, we have been able to adapt and grow our business of roasting both coffee and nuts on the West Side of Grand Rapids. The Ferris Team is composed of a variety of team members of production, roasters, administration, quality, baristas, and more.

* Made in-house: We are proud to be a specialty coffee and nut manufacturer. What this means is that we ethically source our coffee and nuts and build lasting relationships with farmers all over the world. Then, we roast the coffee and nuts, mix our delicious mixes, package, and ship out all our amazing products all from our headquarters on Seward Ave. This means you get coffee straight from the source, amazing mixes made with care, and you can be confident you are a part of creating the best products. Fun Fact: Our products can be found in grocery stores all over the United States. All our nut products are packaged in clear packs because we would like you to see what you are buying.

* A Great Place to Work (And the award to prove it): We are proud to say Ferris Coffee & Nut was voted one of West Michigan’s 2023 Best & Brightest Companies to work
WORKING HERE HAS ITS PERKS!
A few more reasons we know you will love it here:
3 Weeks PTO Accrued Bi-weekly.
401k- Company Matching 50% of the First 15%.
Medical, Dental & Vision.
Short/Long Term Disability.
Life Insurance.
Huge Discounts at retail locations.
Company Funded short-term counseling for employees + Households.

Physical Demands & Work Environment
The majority of work is performed in a climate-controlled warehouse and food manufacturing facility. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The position may require the employee to bend at the waist, crouch or stoop, and lift items at ground level. The position involves frequent lifting of up to 25 pounds for long periods of time throughout the day and up to 50 pounds on occasion. The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform tasks such as completing paperwork and operating a computer terminal. Regular attendance is an essential function of the job as all equipment and job duties are conducted on-site in a food manufacturing facility. This position may involve exposure to potential allergens.
EEO Statement
The ability to work an entire shift, come to work on time, work overtime as needed, and the ability to work according to the necessary schedule to meet job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation is an essential function of this position.
Ferris Coffee & Nut Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment. We believe in providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment, and we are committed to equal employment opportunities for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.