What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Worker- 1st Shift position at Plant Opportunities?
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 shift, Mon-Fri, 6:15 pm- 2:45 pm
Pay: $15.36
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
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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.
- Follow instructions of the job
- 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 depositors correctly maintaining established line speeds and quality of the product
- Operate additional processing equipment as trained
- Maintain a clean work area and perform housekeeping procedures as needed
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Ability to teach other co-workers
- Multi-task worker. Has knowledge and can perform in several different lines
- During peak season or base on company needs overtime is required
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.
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 required
Language Skills
- Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers.
- Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
Mathematical Skills
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Able to use calculator.
Reasoning Ability
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
- Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
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 regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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 regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and must have the ability to occasionally lift or push up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Amy's
At Amy’s, we don’t just accept differences—we celebrate them, support them, and thrive on them for the betterment of our employees, our culinary creations, and our communities.
Amy’s takes pride in being an Equal Opportunity and Second-Chance Employer and is equally dedicated to Affirmative Action and providing fair chances in our workplace. We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion, ensuring that every individual has an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.
For further details, please refer to Amy’s EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. Additionally, Amy’s is dedicated to collaborating with candidates and providing reasonable accommodations during the interview process. Should you require assistance, please contact us at careers@amys.com or notify your Recruiter.
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