Manufacturing Worker - 1st 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.

Shift:1st 

Pay: $16.15

Location: White City

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

SUMMARY

To assist in the manufacture of frozen food products.  Tasks vary from product to product.  Handle food and equipment safely and follow supervisor’s instructions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties may be assigned.

·       Follow instructions of the job

·       Have 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. employee handbook, 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 depositors correctly, maintaining established line speeds and product quality

·       Operate additional processing equipment as trained

·       Maintain a clean work area and perform housekeeping procedures as needed

·       Perform other duties as assigned

·       Have ability to teach other co-workers

·       Have ability to multi-task. Have knowledge and can perform on several different lines

·       Overtime is required during peak season or based on company needs

It is the responsibility of all employees to uphold the mission of the Amy’s Food Safety and Quality Policy.  This includes following all Food Safety and Sustainability programs and participating in all required training. 

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 and/or EXPERIENCE

No prior experience or training.

SKILLS

·       Language Skills

o   Ability to read simple instructions

o   Ability to complete simple forms

o   Ability to verbally communicate with supervisor

·       Mathematical Skills

o   Ability to add and subtract numbers

·       Reasoning Ability

o   Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. 

o   Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

·       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 frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.  The employee must on a regular basis lift and/or move up to 25 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 floors, and risk of electric shock. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high.