Kitchen Labor - 1st Shift - Starting

1440 Foods • Jeffersonville, IN

23h • Onsite

About The Position

The Kitchen Laborer assists with preparing and handling ingredients for food production in a manufacturing facility. The role involves working efficiently and safely in a fast-paced kitchen environment while maintaining food safety, cleanliness, and quality standards. The position is scheduled for the first shift, 6:30 AM–3:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Overtime may be voluntary or mandatory depending on business needs and may be scheduled before or after weekday shifts or on weekends. Starting pay is $18.50 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of food safety practices and sanitation standards.
• Ability to operate basic kitchen equipment and machinery.
• Strong communication skills for collaborating with team members.
• Ability to follow instructions and adhere to food production processes.
• Ability to work efficiently independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to frequently lift up to 50 pounds throughout a shift.
• Ability to perform repetitive grasping, lifting, pulling, pushing, crouching, kneeling, and reaching.
• Ability to work in a hot, humid environment when performing sanitation tasks.
• Ability to use knives to cut open bags and dump 50-pound bags at a high frequency.
• Must wear required PPE in manufacturing areas.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a kitchen, food service, or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with food preparation or handling.
• Food safety certification, such as ServSafe.

Responsibilities

• Wash, chop, measure, and mix ingredients for production.
• Follow standardized recipes and production guidelines to ensure consistency and quality.
• Prepare ingredients for manufacturing using basic kitchen equipment, such as mixers, blenders, and slicers.
• Handle ingredients safely and follow food safety and sanitation guidelines, including temperature control and proper storage.
• Keep the kitchen clean and organized by sanitizing surfaces, utensils, and equipment.
• Assist with operating kitchen machinery and equipment, such as food processors, grinders, and ovens.
• Ensure kitchen tools and equipment are in good working condition and report issues to the supervisor.
• Monitor food quality during preparation to ensure it meets company standards.
• Assist with portioning and packaging ingredients for further processing or delivery to the production line.
• Work with kitchen and production teams to support a smooth workflow and timely production.
• Assist other kitchen staff with cleaning, organizing, restocking, and other tasks as needed.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Follow food safety standards for personal hygiene, food handling, and waste disposal.
• Comply with facility health and safety regulations and guidelines.

Benefits

• Automatic wage increases with continued service
• Performance bonuses
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical insurance effective day one
• Dental insurance effective day one
• Vision insurance effective day one
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Onsite gym
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• In-house training
• Internal job board for promotion opportunities
• Service awards
• Charitable activities and local impact opportunities
• Free protein bars and healthy snacks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED