Manufacturing Operator V - Pocatello

Office•Pocatello, ID

10h•$17•Onsite

About The Position

About Amy’s: We are a family-owned, proudly independent organic food company and Certified B Corporation® whose purpose is to make it easy and enjoyable for everyone to eat well. Amy’s is committed to cooking authentic great tasting food with high-quality, meticulously sourced organic ingredients and making them convenient for consumers. Shift: 2nd Pay: $16.61 + $ 1.00 (shift differential) Location : 221 Phil Meador Ave, Pocatello, ID 83202. 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

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.

Responsibilities

To assist the packaging of frozen foods.
This position rotates through several workstations requiring the worker to be able to perform the various tasks at each station.
To 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.
To work and maintain appropriate performance and quality standards at all positions or workstations.
To comply with the rules and regulations set forth in Amy's Kitchen Inc. employee handbook, safety manual and GMP booklet.
To take proper precautions and use all equipment and tools safely.
To notify your Line Lead or Supervisor of safety, mechanical or quality problems immediately.
Perform other tasks as assigned by your supervisor.
During peak season or base on company needs overtime is required.
Other duties may be assigned.
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.
Have the ability to quickly identify and remove jams to reduce the amount of downtime.
Have the ability to 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.
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.
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.
Loads packaged frozen foods into cases maintaining proper line efficiencies.
Removes packaged products that are missing components.
Inspects carton products for proper gluing and correct flap alignment.
Pays attention to metal detector and removes product from packaging line if metal detector alarm is activated.
Erects cases to supply the Case Packer.
Must be able to fold cases faster than they are consumed by the Case Packer.
Minimum standard is 8 cases per minute.
Reworks or corrects tabs on cartons and recycles mispackaged products.
Collects underweight or checkweigher rejects.
Assists Case Packer during periods of overflow.
Cleans up packaging area when time permits.
Assists 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
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.