Manufacturing Opportunities- Mixing Batches and Heavy Lifting 1st and 2nd Shift

Job Description

Job Description

About Amy’s

At Amy’s Kitchen, we're more than just a food company- we're a family-owned, proudly independent organic, and vegetarian food company on a mission. As a Certified B Corporation®, our purpose is clear: to make it simple and enjoyable for everyone to eat well.

We're committed to crafting authentic, mouthwatering dishes using only the finest organic ingredients sourced with care. From farm to table, we ensure top-notch quality in every bite, making healthy eating accessible and convenient for all. At Amy’s, we're not just serving meals; we're serving up a taste of goodness, one delicious dish at a time.

Amy’s Perks:

• A fun and safe atmosphere where teamwork is encouraged
• Weeks of on-the-job training for your new role
• Discount on Amy’s products
• Opportunities to grow and advance your career
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Affordable Amy’s meals on-site for lunch and dinner
• Bonus incentives based on attendance and safety
• Referral Bonuses
• Safety Shoe Program, covered by Amy’s
• 401k program (up to 4% contribution matching after 1 year)
• Parental Leave Program
• Education reimbursement; scholarship Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Unpaid Time Off options

Shift: 1st (start time can vary from 3:30am to 5:30am)

Shift: 2nd (start time can vary from 1:30pm to 3:30pm)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES may include the following. Other duties may be assigned

• Ability to work well in a team-oriented atmosphere
• Maintain established standards for line speeds and quality
• Comply with the rules and regulations set forth in Amy's Kitchen Inc. handbook for employee, the safety manual and GMP booklet
• Take proper precautions and use all equipment safely
• Wear personal protective gear as assigned
• Notify the Line lead or Supervisor of any quality, safety, or mechanical problems
• Operate processing equipment as trained
• Maintain a clean work area and perform housekeeping procedures as needed.
• Follow procedures according to the batch sheets or other approved document
• Inform team leader or supervisor of any deviations to the process
• Report any mechanical or potential mechanical problems with equipment to the maintenance department. Malfunctioning equipment must be removed from the production line and taken to the maintenance shop if practical; otherwise a notice should be placed on the equipment and the Production Supervisor informed
• Be punctual and have excellent attendance
• Understand quality standards for each product
• Understand formulas and procedures for prep work including but not limited to: dough mixing, potato mixing, blancher operations, cheese cutting, baking times, and other special cooking performed in production
• Ability to complete reports as necessary
• Review and ensure the accuracy for all transactions (ie issuing materials, requisitions, and returns to stock.
• Report all transactions in Oracle against Manufacturing Orders for materials required, request and return to stock.
• Complete daily Shift Report on the day’s run.
• Perform other duties as assigned
• During peak season or base on company needs overtime is required

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory duties.

QUALIFICATIONS

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 with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION

Less than high school education; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

EXPERIENCE

Must have at least 6 months of experience as heavy lifter and maintain a good record.

SKILLS

Language Skills

• Ability to read simple instructions in English and Spanish
• Ability to complete simple forms
• Ability to verbally communicate with supervisor

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide numbers

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTERATIONS

None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold, slippery floor and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment moderate to high.