Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Ken's Foods is a family owned business that takes pride in its roots. Ken's Foods, Inc was incorporated in 1958, and currently has plant operations in Marlborough, Massachusetts, McDonough, Georgia, Las Vegas, Nevada, and Lebanon, Indiana. In addition, Ken's employs over 1000 employees nationally. To this day, Ken's is still owned by the same family, as they continue their tradition of flavor obsession. Joining Ken's Foods is becoming part of an enthusiastic team. Whether you're in our state-of-the-art facilities or in our corporate headquarters, you'll enjoy a warm company culture and get all the tools you will need to succeed in your career.

We are seeking motivated individuals to join our packaging team. The Machine Operators are responsible for operating production equipment efficiently and safely on the packaging line while maintaining quality and production standards at all times. The starting rate for this position is $22.00/hour.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Ability to operate an equipment on the packaging line
• Maintain quality and production standards while operating equipment
• Possess overall knowledge and understanding of the entire production line.
• Ability to stack and un-stack cases; pack boxes.
• Ability to inspect bottles and cases.
• Ability to communicate and understand numerous product changes, boxes, labels, etc.
• Ability to complete necessary paperwork
• Other duties as assigned

Food safety responsibilities include:

• Producing product free of contamination
• Following all Ken's Foods SQF, 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

Education and/or experience: High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) equivalent; and up to one month to three month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Employment with Ken's Foods is contingent upon successful completion of a drug test, background screening, and pre-employment assessment.

Preferred behaviors:

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Preferred motivations:

• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Preferred education:

• GED/High School Equivalency or better.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.