Processing Operator Processing Operator IN - 2nd Shift Opportunities 1:00PM - 9:30PM Monday - FridayTo prepare quality products in a timely manner for packaging lines. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following: Working knowledge of operation of different types of process equipment with varying degrees of automation Comprehend and follow processes control instructions and/or formula recipes and procedures (including completing paperwork) Responsible for quality of products, ensuring that the correct amounts of good quality raw materials are used Working knowledge of all sanitary practices as they pertain to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and equipment washouts Ensures compliance with corporate standards and systems to monitor food safety, food safety culture, quality and facility cleanliness Coordinate with Production personnel to successfully transfer product to the packaging lines Preparation of raw materials for processingAssist in cleaning, maintaining and inventory of raw material storage areas Fork truck driving for retrieval of raw materials (optional; license required) Other duties as assigned Food safety responsibilities: Producing product free of contamination Following all Ken's Foods Security and GMP policies Reporting any suspicious activities anywhere in or around the plant Inspection of work area for any possible product contamination issues on a continuous basis
Supervisory responsibilities:- This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
- Essential qualifications:
- Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Skills and abilities
Language Skills:
Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences. Mathematical Skills: Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance. Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables. Essential physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands or fingers, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Essential mental alertness requirements: Work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner Ability to perform tasks involving high levels of cognitive function and judgment Not mentally or physically impaired from any cause that can adversely affect ability to safely and competently perform the duties of the position Ability to take prompt and appropriate response to operating conditions Ability to work in an unfatigued state Ability to accurately gauge lengths of time and distance Ability to quickly store and recall instructions in one's short term memory Ability to concentrate Ability to cope with sudden changes in surrounding and/or emergency situations and/or alarms Demonstrated caring, committed and concerned attitude about safety
Work environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Acknowledgement: I have received a copy of this job description and affirm that I am able to perform all the ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, have each ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION, can meet each Processing Mixer MA/GA/NV/IN ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL DEMAND, can fulfill each ESSENTIAL MENTAL ALERTNESS REQUIREMENT and can meet the WORK ENVIRONMENT requirements If you are fond of food, you will do great at Ken's Foods People rave about working from home, but you want a workplace where you can interact with coworkers, team up, and feel energized If you're familiar with process equipment (with varying degrees of automation) and want to start a fresh career in a lively work environment, this is the perfect role for you! Come build a fulfilling career and get a taste of Ken's "work hard, play hard" lifestyle.
Your tasks:- Follow processes control instructions and/or formula recipes and procedures (including completing paperwork)
- Ensure quality of products and make sure correct amounts of good quality raw materials are used
- Enforce all sanitary practices and equipment washouts
- Ensure food safety, quality, and cleanliness of facilities according to corporate standards and systems
- Coordinate with Production personnel to transfer product to the packaging lines
- Prepare raw materials for processingAssist in cleaning, maintaining, and inventorying raw material storage areas
Your profile:- High school diploma/GED OR one to three months of related experience or training
- Basic math skills to measure weight, volume, and distance (add and subtract two-digit numbers, multiply and divide with 10s and 100s)
- Can lift or move up to 50 lbs. (occasionally move up to 100 lbs.)Able to frequently stand and walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms
- Able to occasionally climb/balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and hear
- Optional: can drive a fork truck for retrieval of raw materials (license would be required)
- All right, but what's in it for me?
Real camaraderie, a never-boring workplace, and great perks. At Ken's Food, you can experience what it's like to build a career in an organization where people choose to stay and grow over time. Our goal is to keep delivering exceptional products to fill our customers' lives with flavorful moments and instill pride in our team member
Here are some ways we'll look after you:
Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance 100% company-matched 401(k)
Flexible spending account
Disability & Life insurance
Tuition reimbursement10 paid holidays
Vacation time
Amazing employee assistance program (100% covered)
In case you're wondering "Ken's who?"let us give you a little background
It all started at Ken's Steak Housea family-owned restaurant in Framingham, Massachusetts with a homemade Italian dressing so tasty, customers wanted bottles of it. To satisfy the increasing demand, the very first batch of Ken's Steak House Salad Dressing was born directly in the basement of the local restaurant. Today, you can find our tasty products everywhere, from your favorite eating spot to your own kitchen. Ken's Food continues to grow, and there'll be work to be done. That's why we need you on the team. We hope you will join us in continuing our tradition of flavor obsession.
Ken's Foods Core Values:
Safety - Safe. Aware. Committed.
Quality - Our Pledge: Safe, Quality Food
Teamwork - Communicate with Respect and Trust.
Ownership - Dedication. Improvement. Accountability.
Performance - Integrity. Passion. Solutions.
Employment with Ken's Foods
