Mills Operator (1st shift)

Choose Us, Because We’re Better!

We provide more than jobs!  Work with us and you will have a career opportunity.

• Consistent Work: We have work now AND later. We are not seasonal, so you can expect consistent 40-hour work weeks, EVERY WEEK, all year long.
• Work-Life Balance: This is important to us!  Your schedule will be the same, Monday-Friday, with occasional overtime, as needed.
• Performance-Based Pay: Your hard work will be recognized and rewarded.
• Great Benefits: We haven’t raised medical premiums in 10 years! Enjoy health coverage with minimal out-of-pocket costs, along with dental, vision, life insurance, disability benefits, and even a gym membership!
• Generous Retirement:  Our 401k matches 100% of your contribution, up to 6%.
• Paid Time Off:  Begin accruing PTO on day 1!

Why Now?
Our exciting building expansion is set to open next year, and we pride ourselves on promoting from within. This is your chance to jump in and grow with us!

What You’ll Do:

• Run all milling processing equipment as efficiently and safely as possible.
• Always maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Follow all BRC and company processing guidelines and regulations.
• Complete daily logs, paperwork, and product sampling.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
• Solve practical problems and troubleshoot equipment.
• Follow detailed procedures thoroughly and accurately.
• Cleans, replaces, and examines mills, sifters, and other machine parts.
• Fill storage hoppers and open slide gates for processing. Use hand tools and operate electrical controls.
• Monitors all aspects of the milling production area.

Note: Some of the ingredients are in heavy bags, so you will need to lift up to 50lbs repeatedly. The spices can create a dusty environment and sometimes have high heat intensity or contain allergens.  If you are sensitive to these conditions, this job may not be the right fit for you.

What we’re looking for & things you need:

• RELIABILITY - Team members who show up every shift, on time, and can work occasional overtime.  If you’re not ready to commit, this isn’t for you.
• Flexibility: Not a morning person? Consider our 2^nd or 3rd shift, you can sleep all day!

• High School diploma/GED
• 2 years of warehouse experience; food manufacturing preferred
• Demonstrated basic math and good communication skills, with strong attention to detail
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry heavy products weighing up to 100lbs
• Must be able to read and write English
• Experience picking, material handling, and order selection of materials preferred
• Prior forklift experience highly preferred; ability to operate forklift required
• Strong math skills
• Ability to work in a noisy, dusty environment that may contain allergens and spices and with high heat intensity and may be in hot or cold temperatures for long periods.
• Ability to ascend or descend ladders and platforms and work at heights on platforms 6’
• Near/far visual acuity and ability to hear machinery alarms is required
• Ability to follow GMPs.  We make food your family and friends will eat, which means we have strict rules for food safety.  Jewelry, false eyelashes, and fake fingernails are not permitted in the manufacturing plant. If these are things you can’t go without, this job isn’t for you.

Ready to Make an Impact?
If you are willing to embrace the challenge, the opportunities at Chesapeake Spice are limitless. Join us for a rewarding career in manufacturing, where you can grow, thrive, and be part of a team that helps flavor the world!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We use E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. If you need reasonable accommodation during the hiring process, please contact us. 

Salary : $19 - $21