What are the responsibilities and job description for the Co-op Student position at The Krusteaz Company?
About the Position:
The Co-op Student will gain hands-on experience in a food manufacturing environment while supporting both production (if 18 years old or older) and administrative activities. Under the supervision of experienced staff, the student may learn about food production, packaging, quality control, food safety, workplace safety, inventory management, record keeping, and general office administration
Essential Functions: Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.
Production, Food Manufacturing, & Maintenance (18 years old or older):
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 qualified with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Consistently demonstrates regular and reliable attendance by reporting to scheduled shifts.
Safety/Legal:
Co-op Students are required to conduct their work in a safe and legal manner, according to all GMP food safety standards, as well as following all compliance and The Krusteaz Company safety protocols. Co-op Students must be willing to be responsible for their safety and health as well as the safety and health of all employees, vendors, and visitors.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
This position requires working in both manufacturing and office environments. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone along with reaching. Specific vision abilities include close vision requirements due to computer work. Moderate noise, ability to work in a confined area, and ability to sit at a computer for an extended period of time are also included. Must be able to effectively communicate and work in a dynamic environment. You may also be on your feet for several hours a day and may be exposed to a variety of physical demands that require you to lift heavy objects, climb stairs, exert energy, bend, twist and squat and use tools and equipment in an indoor production environment that has a high level of food dust and limited climate control while wearing PPE.
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, but not limit our employees nor the organization to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the company.
The policy of Continental Mills, Inc., dba The Krusteaz Company is to hire, train, and promote all persons in all job groups in accordance with law, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital or military status, national origin, gender identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law.
The Co-op Student will gain hands-on experience in a food manufacturing environment while supporting both production (if 18 years old or older) and administrative activities. Under the supervision of experienced staff, the student may learn about food production, packaging, quality control, food safety, workplace safety, inventory management, record keeping, and general office administration
Essential Functions: Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.
Production, Food Manufacturing, & Maintenance (18 years old or older):
- Assist production employees with basic manufacturing and packaging tasks.
- Prepare materials and supplies required for production.
- Assist with labeling, packing, and preparing finished products.
- Inspect products for quality, appearance, and packaging requirements.
- Follow food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures.
- Keep production areas, equipment, and workspaces clean and organized.
- Assist with inventory counts and organizing raw materials and finished products.
- Report damaged products, equipment issues, or safety concerns to the supervisor.
- Enter basic production, inventory, and quality-control information into spreadsheets or company systems.
- File and organize production records, invoices, forms, and other documents.
- Assist with photocopying, scanning, printing, and document preparation.
- Update spreadsheets, lists, and simple reports under supervision.
- Help organize purchase orders, delivery records, and shipping documents.
- Assist with data entry and maintaining accurate records.
- Support general office organization and administrative tasks.
- Answer or direct basic internal inquiries when appropriate.
- Assist supervisors and office staff with routine administrative projects.
- Maintain confidentiality when handling company or employee information.
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 qualified with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Reliable, punctual, responsible, and willing to learn.
- Able to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel, are an asset.
- Good organizational and communication skills.
- Comfortable working in both an office and food manufacturing environment.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Currently enrolled in a high school co-op (cooperative education) program.
- Junior or Senior standing preferred.
Consistently demonstrates regular and reliable attendance by reporting to scheduled shifts.
Safety/Legal:
Co-op Students are required to conduct their work in a safe and legal manner, according to all GMP food safety standards, as well as following all compliance and The Krusteaz Company safety protocols. Co-op Students must be willing to be responsible for their safety and health as well as the safety and health of all employees, vendors, and visitors.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
This position requires working in both manufacturing and office environments. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone along with reaching. Specific vision abilities include close vision requirements due to computer work. Moderate noise, ability to work in a confined area, and ability to sit at a computer for an extended period of time are also included. Must be able to effectively communicate and work in a dynamic environment. You may also be on your feet for several hours a day and may be exposed to a variety of physical demands that require you to lift heavy objects, climb stairs, exert energy, bend, twist and squat and use tools and equipment in an indoor production environment that has a high level of food dust and limited climate control while wearing PPE.
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, but not limit our employees nor the organization to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the company.
The policy of Continental Mills, Inc., dba The Krusteaz Company is to hire, train, and promote all persons in all job groups in accordance with law, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital or military status, national origin, gender identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law.