Production General Labor

About the role

Amalgamated Sugar Company is hiring Production General Labor employees for their Nampa, Idaho sugar manufacturing facility. These are full-time, year-round manufacturing positions offering competitive wages, outstanding benefits, paid time off, retirement benefits, and opportunities for advancement into skilled trades, operations, maintenance, and leadership roles. No previous sugar industry experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Supporting sugar manufacturing and production operations
• Operating and assisting with industrial equipment and machinery
• Using basic hand tools and production equipment
• Performing cleaning, sanitation, and housekeeping duties
• Monitoring work areas for safety and efficiency
• Moving materials and equipment as needed
• Following company safety policies and operating procedures
• Reading and understanding production instructions, schedules, and safety information
• Working collaboratively with production, maintenance, and operations teams
• Completing additional duties as assigned

Work Environment

• Active industrial manufacturing environment
• Work around moving mechanical equipment
• Works indoors and outdoors year-round
• Tolerate hot, cold, wet, dusty, and noisy conditions
• Climb stairs and ladders
• Stand and walk for extended periods
• Lift and carry up to 55 pounds
• Bend, kneel, squat, stoop, and reach regularly
• Work safely in a 24/7 manufacturing operation
• Work a rotating 12-hour shift schedule
• Read and comprehend written instructions and understand verbal instructions in English

Essential Job Functions

• Work around moving mechanical equipment
• Work indoors and outdoors year-round
• Tolerate hot, cold, wet, dusty, and noisy conditions
• Climb stairs and ladders
• Stand and walk for extended periods
• Lift and carry up to 55 pounds
• Bend, kneel, squat, stoop, and reach regularly
• Work safely in a 24/7 manufacturing operation
• Work a rotating 12-hour shift schedule

Schedule

• Rotating 12-hour shifts
• Day Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Night Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Includes weekends and holidays as scheduled
• Days off between rotations
• One full week off each month

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old
• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to communicate, read, and understand English
• Reliable transportation to Nampa, Idaho
• Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays
• Commitment to workplace safety

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience
• Production experience
• Industrial labor experience
• Construction experience
• Warehouse experience
• Equipment operation experience

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting Wage: $20.53 per hour
• $21.63 per hour after successful completion of the 90-day period
• Medical coverage with $0 paycheck premium
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Annual perfect attendance incentive ($800/year)
• Safety boot allowance ($175/year)
• Prescription safety glasses allowance ($250/year)
• Retirement Benefits: Pension plan eligibility, 401(k) eligibility after one year of employment

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Drug screening
• Physical abilities assessment
• Background check

Company Information

• Amalgamated Sugar Company is a drug-free and tobacco-free workplace
• Operating 24 hours per day, 7 days per week