Packing Support - Day Shift

This position is responsible to support all areas of Production to produce a finished product which meets internal manufacturing customer specifications and all Quality, Food Safety, and Food Defense requirements.

Benefits:

• Platinum level health insurance rating with low premiums, deductibles, and out of pocket maximums
• Up to 7% quarterly bonus potential
• Paid life insurance
• Up to 5% 401(k) match
• 3 Weeks PTO with a 45-day eligibility period
• Paid paternity & maternity leave programs
• Wellness programs, service awards, company parties
• Pay for skill environment supporting equipment ownership and personal development

Pay:

$17.02 / hour 

Responsibilities: 

• Work Day Shift from 7:00AM - 7:30PM
• Read and follow directions correctly, written and verbal, continuously.
• Stand and walk on a cement floor, continuously.
• Bend and lift, using proper lifting techniques, up to 50 lbs., occasionally.
• Climb and balance on an 18 to 20 ft. ladder, occasionally.
• Twist at waist and reach at or below shoulder height, frequently.
• Ability to support production at line standards, continuously (i.e.: bag tucking, packing/stacking, component placing).
• Ability to operate packaging equipment at standard, occasionally.
• Ability to work in high and confined spaces, occasionally.
• Ability to complete product and packaging change overs on equipment, occasionally.
• Ability to fill and transfer bulk bags up to 50 lbs. to meet standard efficiencies, occasionally.

Skills & Experience:

• Work in a safe manner.
• Pro-active in quality and follow GMP's and housekeeping guidelines.
• Follow procedures to ensure all food quality standards are met or exceeded.
• Flexible to work other shifts and overtime as business needs require.
• Committed to internal and external customer expectations.
• Ability to confront and solve problems.
• Effective communication skills and ability to provide meaningful feedback.
• Efficient time management and ability to work unsupervised.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Required to conduct work in a safe and legal manner, according to all GMP food safety standards, as well as following safety protocols. Must be willing to be responsible for your safety and health, along with the safety and health of all employees, vendors, and visitors.

Education and/or Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent required. 
• Accurate reading, math, and organizational skills.
• Food processing and packaging machinery experience preferred.

We've got the right mix of ingredients for a better career:

(1)Pay for Skill Environment - The path to your success is outlined in four levels.  There are plenty of opportunities to contribute your skills to project work, safety, training, and continuous improvement.

(2) Excellent Pay - Starting pay is $17.02 per hour for the entry level.  After next level certification, the support position can expect a significant corresponding increase, AND there are annual level increases based on market and budget factors.  Additional achieved levels pay even more and perform project work and leadership tasks. 

(3) Incentive Pay - Quarterly bonus incentives - earn up to 7% per quarter based on safety, quality, and other metrics.

(4) Work with Phenomenal People - our employees are truly fantastic.  We come from all walks of life and work hard to make sure we all give, learn, and grow.

The Krusteaz Company products and brands bring people together so we do our part to ensure those experiences are great!  Our goal is to be the most innovative, creative, and admired company in food, and we recognize that our people are the key to achieving that goal.  That's why we strive to foster a passionate, caring, and quality-focused workplace, where people know they are valued and understand how their contributions impact the business.  We have a small company feel, and many employees appreciate a variety of board responsibilities as well as the caring, family-like culture.  If this sounds like the kind of company you'd like to work for, and the kind of role you'd excel at, we encourage you to apply today!