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MACHINE OPERATOR II - 1ST SHIFT

Kahiki Foods - CJ Foods Affiliate · Florence, KY · 3 wk ago
Manufacturing$21.5/hrFull-time

Starting pay: $21.50 per hour with an additional $1.50 shift differential from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Shift: 1st.

Benefits

  • Weekly Friday pay
  • Earn up to 2 weeks paid time off your first year
  • 7 paid holidays and 2 personal days each year
  • Comprehensive benefit package, including:
    • 3 health plans
    • 2 dental plans
    • 2 vision plans
  • Immediately vesting 401k with up to 4% company match
  • Short- and long-term disability plans
  • Numerous company-paid benefits, including financial planning, employee assistance program, life insurance, virtual physical therapy assistance, and caregiving support

About the Role

This is a full-time position in a food manufacturing environment with opportunities for advancement, working with popular retail brands such as Red Baron®, Tony's®, and Freschetta® pizza; Mrs. Smith's® and Edwards® desserts; bibigo® and Pagoda® Asian-style snacks.

Responsibilities

  • Setting up and pre-running the equipment to ensure proper production start-up
  • Controlling line speeds, batch formula production rates, starting and stopping equipment, and overall product elegance and safety
  • Responsible for various quality checks
  • Completing all required paperwork (e.g., downtime, HACCP) utilizing SAP SOPs
  • Safety operation training as appropriate

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED preferred
  • 1+ years of experience, ideally in a manufacturing setting
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., bend, carry, push, pull, and perform other physical activities as needed
  • Ability to stand/walk on concrete and work in cold and/or hot temperatures
  • Availability for overtime or weekends based on plant scheduling needs

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