Production Operator - First Shift

Pay:

• Compensation (effective 1/1/2023): The pay for this position is pre-determined at 19.73 per hour. Compensation for this role has been determined based on required experience, education, certification, and training. All positions are eligible for additional incentives based on business performance.

Benefits: 

• We are proud to offer generous benefits including comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance (starting at $45/month for employee only coverage), 401(K) matching, 3 weeks of paid vacation, 10 paid holidays, company provided life insurance and disability insurance, flexible spending account and tuition reimbursement.

Key Requirements & Environmental Factors. This is not an exhaustive list.

• Able Lift 50 Pounds
• Use your entire body to bend, twist, push, pull, reach, squat, climb, maneuver, stand walk, sit, and lean in awkward positions in order to perform the variety of tasks at each level.
• Speak clearly and politely into the radio
• Complete training for forklift certification
• Wear all required PPE (Steel or composite-toed shoes, uniforms, safety glasses, bump cap, hair nets, and fall protection if necessary)
• Must be able to work at heights (a couple of tasks require short periods of working at heights) 

We've got the right mix of ingredients for a better career:

1) Pay for Skill Environment - The path to your success is outlined in four levels. With the purchase of the building next door, there are plenty of opportunities to contribute your skills to project work, safety, training, and continuous improvement.

2) Excellent Pay - Starting Pay is $19.73 per hour for Level 1. After Level 2 certification, pay jumps to $20.94, AND there are annual level increases based on market and budget factors. Levels 3 and 4 pay even more and perform project work and leadership tasks. 

3) Incentive Pay - Quarterly bonus incentives - earn up to 9% per quarter based on safety, quality, and other metrics.

4) Work with phenomenal people - our employees are truly fantastic. We come from all walks of life and work hard to make sure we all give, learn, and grow.

Before you apply, here's what we want you to know:

1) You are not assigned to one piece of equipment - we have several different work areas, and you'll be learning a few at a time. The more you learn, the more likely you will achieve the next levels. If you love learning new things and believe that moving from one position to the next helps pass the day and keeps things interesting, this is the job for you. If you want to excel at one thing, this is not the right job for you.

2) This is hard work. You'll need more than physical strength - you'll need fortitude and gumption to handle equipment ownership, solve problems, and maneuver through the unexpected. If you like to be challenged both mentally and physically, then this is the job for you. If you are not looking for a dedicated and fast-paced working environment, this job may not be for you.

3) We wholly depend on each other. Our generous PTO Benefit (PTO available after first pay check) allow employees to take off work up to three weeks per year when scheduled off. Rare and periodic call-ins are the exception as we rely on the unique expertise YOU bring to work each day. If you tend to have multiple urgent and emergent needs that fall outside the scope of what is legal, job-protected leave of course, then this may not be the right job for you.

We make a difference by enriching the lives of consumers through products we are proud of.

You can THRIVE in a culture built on forward thinking in a supportive, family atmosphere with outstanding benefits (just ask any of our current employees!)

You're a Great Candidate if:

• When faced with a situation that doesn’t seem quite right, you assume positive intent.
• You fact find and dig deep before drawing conclusions
• You learn from your mistakes and move on
• You don’t just show up every day. You show up and make great things happen.
• Your coworkers can count on you being at work every day. They know something extraordinary must have happened for you to not be at work.
• You handle daily pressure with fortitude and grace.

You want to be proud of where you work 

• Quality and attention to detail are not just programs on a power point slide. You know that every product that goes out the door is someone’s weekly breakfast with their elderly parent, or the dozen donuts paid forward for an act of kindness. You’re proud of where you work, because you know that what you make matters.
• You have uncompromising ethics, refusing to cut corners or make concessions for the safe, legal, quality food we make.
• You want to take ownership of your equipment, caring for its basic maintenance.
• You possess a desire to learn the processes from start to finish.
• You are a team player
• You can provide well-thought out, constructive feedback to your peers and management team that help improve processes, quality, & safety.
• You receive feedback knowing those around you are supporting and encouraging you to be your best self.
• You approach your work and the work of your co-workers with a teachable spirit, open to learning more and instructing others to learn more.

The policy of 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.

Get to know us:

• A people-focused company that cares​: We're a 90-year-old company with the entrepreneurial spirit of a startup and a focused eye on the future. As a midsized, privately-held company with a portfolio of beloved food and beverage brands, our people are the most important ingredient in our success.
• A valued and supported workforce​: We place tremendous value in our employees and provide competitive pay and comprehensive benefits to ensure our employees can create the best life for themselves. Benefits include a top tier health insurance plan with lower than average employee cost share, generous PTO, 401(k) match, and more.
• An engaged and energized culture​: At The Krusteaz Company, collaboration and ingenuity drive our fierce commitment to creating extraordinary product experiences that people love.
• A place to grow and make a difference: An entrepreneurial spirit has been at the core of our company since the beginning, attracting self-starters who are curious and love to learn and to share ideas.

The Krusteaz Company products and brands bring people together so we do our part to ensure those experiences are great! Our goal is to be the most innovative, creative, and admired company in food, and we recognize that our people are the key to achieving that goal. That's why we strive to foster a passionate, caring, and quality-focused workplace where people know they are valued and understand how their contributions impact the business. We have a small company feel, and many employees appreciate a variety of broad responsibilities as well as the caring, family-like culture.

If this sounds like the kind of company you'd like to work for, and the kind of role you'd excel at, we encourage you to apply today!