Manufacturing Operator IV Mixer, Canning 1st Shift

Location: Pocatello
Shift: 1st
Pay: $17.28

About Amy’s

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.

About the role

To assist in the manufacture of canned foods products. Tasks vary from product to product. Handle food and equipment safely and follow Team Leader and supervisor’s instructions. The position rotates through several workstations requiring the worker to be able to perform the various tasks at each station.

Responsibilities

• 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 work stations.
• 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.
• During peak season or based on company needs, overtime is required.
• The following are examples of tasks you may be required to perform:
  • Prepare pocket filler ingredients and record all required tasks on batch sheet or other document.
  • Record usage of all IQF and WIP ingredients, including the time they were used. Issue product to each batch using hand held scanner.
  • Accurately weigh and prepare returns to stock.
  • Hydrate beans according to cold or hot soak requirements. Track soaking time to ensure beans are used at the correct hydration.
  • Understand the quality attributes of food ingredients and packaging requirements.
  • Sweep, clean equipment, and change coders (put old code away neatly).
  • Remove leftover materials to storage areas.
  • Stage materials for next product to be packaged.
  • Erect cases and move product into freezer.
• Uphold the mission of the Amy’s Food Safety and Quality Policy, including following all Food Safety and Sustainability programs and participating in all required training.

Requirements

• No prior experience required.
• No supervisory responsibilities.
• 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.

Physical demands

• 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.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and must have the ability to occasionally lift or push up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work environment

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold, and risk of electrical shock.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Benefits

• 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.