Manufacturing Operator V - Pocatello

Office•Pocatello, ID

7d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

No prior experience or training required
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.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Able to use calculator.
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.
Regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
Frequently required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
Occasionally required to walk and taste or smell.
Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
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.

Nice To Haves

Overwrap Operator: Understand operational procedures for the machine including start-stop devices and control settings.
Overwrap Operator: Have the ability to quickly identify and remove jams to reduce the amount of downtime.
Carton Loader: Have the ability to load frozen product into cartons while maintaining established line speeds. Current minimum standard is 85 units per minute without misses or stops on most items.
Case Erector: Minimum standard is 8 cases per minute.
During peak season or base on company needs overtime is required.
Other duties may be assigned.
All workstation operations can vary depending on the line setup and packaging requirements or configurations.
All positions follow the supervisor's instructions.
During periods of packaging line changeover (switching packaging line setup from one product line to another). Packaging Line Workers may be assigned additional responsibilities including but not limited to:
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Assist the packaging of frozen foods.
Rotate through several workstations requiring the worker to be able to perform the various tasks at each station.
Assist line lead with supervision and reporting responsibilities when needed.
Perform the tasks on the packaging line as assigned by the Production Supervisor or Line Lead.
Work and maintain appropriate performance and quality standards at all positions or workstations.
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 and tools safely.
Notify your Line Lead or Supervisor of safety, mechanical or quality problems immediately.
Perform other tasks as assigned by your supervisor.
Understand operational procedures for the machine including start-stop devices and control settings.
Know correct setup procedures and adjustments for loading and unloading packaging film.
Quickly identify and remove jams to reduce the amount of downtime.
Load product into the infeed conveyor without missing compartments and maintaining standards for line speeds.
Understand and maintain safe operations of the equipment and use all safety devices.
Load frozen product into cartons while maintaining established line speeds.
Inspect colors and quality of printed cartons and ensure the correct carton is being used.
Inspect overwrap seal for integrity and quality.
Observe Overwrap Operator and Case Packer for smooth product flow and efficient line operations.
Load packaged frozen foods into cases maintaining proper line efficiencies.
Remove packaged products that are missing components.
Inspect carton products for proper gluing and correct flap alignment.
Pay attention to metal detector and remove product from packaging line if metal detector alarm is activated.
Erect cases to supply the Case Packer.
Fold cases faster than they are consumed by the Case Packer.
Rework or correct tabs on cartons and recycle mispackaged products.
Collect underweight or checkweigher rejects.
Assist Case Packer during periods of overflow.
Clean up packaging area when time permits.
Assist as off during downtime when spiral is feeding the line.
Setup Carton Machine
Set up Overwrap Machine
Reconfigure line setup (move equipment)
Reset tape machine
Sweep
Clean equipment
Change coders (put old code away neatly)
Remove leftover materials to storage areas
Stage materials for next product to be packaged
Erect cases
Move product into freezer
Uphold the mission of the Amy’s Food Safety and Quality Policy.
Follow all Food Safety and Sustainability programs and participate in all required training.