Production Support - Night Shift

Positions are available on 8 hour graveyard shift Pay: * Compensation: The pay for this position is pre-determined at $25.19 per hour. Compensation for this role has been determined based on required experience, education, certification, and training. All positions are eligible for additional incentives based on business performance.

• Shift Differential: Additional $1.75 per hour for working graveyard
• 60 Day Raise: $0.50 pay increase after 60 days of employment
• Quarterly Bonuses: Earn up to 7% per quarter based on safety, quality, and

other metrics Schedule: * Graveyard shift: scheduled Sunday through Thursday from 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM with an additional $1.75 per hour * Overtime as business needs require Benefits: We are proud to offer generous benefits including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance (starting at $60-$95/month for employee-only coverage on the PPO Plan or starting at $30-$45/month for employee-only coverage on the HDHP), 401(K) matching, 3 weeks of paid time off, 10 paid holidays, 1 paid personal holiday, company provided life insurance and disability insurance, flexible spending account, healthcare saving account, voluntary accident insurance, voluntary critical illness insurance, and tuition reimbursement. For those residing in Washington State, hourly employees accrue paid sick time at a rate of 1 hour for every 40 hours worked under Washington Paid Sick Leave, which is tracked as a subset of paid time off. Get to know us: * A people-focused company that cares : We’re a 90-year-old company with the entrepreneurial spirit of a startup and a focused eye on the future. As a midsized, privately-held company with a portfolio of beloved food and beverage brands, our people are the most important ingredient in our success. * A valued and supported workforce : We place tremendous value in our employees and provide competitive pay and comprehensive benefits to ensure our employees can create the best life for themselves. Benefits include a top tier health insurance plan with lower than average employee cost share, generous PTO, 401(k) match, and more. * An engaged and energized culture : At The Krusteaz Company, collaboration and ingenuity drive our fierce commitment to creating extraordinary product experiences that people love. * A place to grow and make a difference: An entrepreneurial spirit has been at the core of our company since the beginning, attracting self-starters who are curious and love to learn and to share ideas. About the Position Under direct supervision, this position is responsible for supporting all areas of food packaging in a team-oriented, high-volume dry mix manufacturing company. Operate equipment and perform manual manipulation to transfer dry mix food product into a wide variety of boxes, bags and pouches. Typical duties include packing, hand stacking, counting, wrapping, and weighing of food product, as well as cleaning and operating machinery. Essential Functions: Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

• Prepare food packaging for product insert and shipping
• Ensure product bags travel through packaging equipment
• Manually place small food pouches on rapidly moving production line
• Pack food products into cases
• Manually stack product boxes and bags on pallets or conveyors
• Operate material handling equipment to move and palletize products and

packaging materials * Perform sanitation tasks both on equipment and general housekeeping to established time and quality standards * Clean the entire packaging line when needed, including scrubbing, mopping, sweeping, emptying trash, collecting for recycling, blowing down area

• Operate packaging machinery safely
• Use computer to access and print instructions, safety and other documentation
• Accurately input data into production software
• Consistently follow safety, quality, GMP and other company guidelines and

Standard Operating Procedures * Work overtime as needed Position Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals qualified with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Mechanically inclined with good manual dexterity
• Stand and walk on a cement floor for full work shift (8 or 12 hours)
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds as needed
• Climb ladder and stairs to access and clean equipment and vessels
• Reach at or below shoulder height frequently; reach overhead occasionally
• Frequently use repetitive motion to handle and grasp components on a moving

production line * Demonstrated ability to correctly follow written and verbal instructions and Standard Operating Procedures and set-up sheets in English

• Accurate basic math and calculation skills
• Have a customer service and quality focus
• Work with a Continuous Improvement focus in a team environment
• Communicate effectively to identify and solve problems
• Manage time efficiently and effectively while working unsupervised
• Collaborate effectively with other employees in an environment where input is

valued, successes are celebrated, and teamwork is respected * Demonstrate a high level of reliability and attendance to support a production environment * Note that food safety requirements prohibit wearing jewelry, fragrance and other cosmetics Supervisory Responsibilities None. Education and/or Experience:

• Production or machine operation experience or education preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Attendance To support ongoing business goals and successfully contribute to your team, acceptable levels of performance and attendance must be consistently maintained. Quality Employee must follow procedures to ensure all food quality standards are met or exceeded. Safety/Legal Employees are required to conduct their work in a safe and legal manner, according to all GMP food safety standards as well as following any safety protocols. Employees must be willing to be responsible for their safety and health as well as the safety and health of all employees, vendors and visitors. Employee must follow procedures to ensure all food quality standards are met or exceeded. Physical Demands and Work Environment: As a member of the operations team, you will be exposed to a variety of physical demands that require you to lift heavy objects (up to 50 pounds), climb stairs, exert energy, bend, twist and squat, and use tools and equipment. Employees stand and walk on concrete while wearing steel-toed shoes, uniforms, hair nets, bump caps, gloves and safety glasses. The use of company–provided hearing protection is also required in stated areas. Work takes place in an indoor production environment that has a high level of food dust and limited climate control. Will enter confined spaces and work at above-floor heights on ladders and platforms. The policy of The Krusteaz Company is to hire, train, and promote all persons in all job groups in accordance with law, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital or military status, national origin, gender identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law. #WAjobs1