Production Generalist I (1st shift)

About Us

King Arthur Baking Company has been sharing the joy of baking since 1790. Headquartered in Norwich, Vermont, we’re the ultimate baking resource – providing education, inspiration, and the highest quality products, all while fostering connections and community through baking. Our superior flours and mixes are available in supermarkets nationwide, and our direct-to-consumer business – website and retail stores – offers an even wider selection of specialty baking ingredients, mixes, gluten-free products, baking tools, and more. We bring baking education to millions of bakers through our cookbooks, podcast, recipe app, website, and baking school. We’re proud to be 100% employee-owned, which means everyone who works here has a real voice and a shared stake in what we do. This creates a strong sense of community built on trust, teamwork, and love of baking. As a benefit corporation, we’re committed to the best interests of all our stakeholders - employees, our local communities, our broader community of bakers, and our planet.

About the Role

The Production Generalist is responsible for safely and efficiently operating production and packaging equipment in accordance with established procedures and quality standards. This role ensures the integrity of ingredients and finished products by performing thorough inspections and adhering to food safety specifications. They maintain a clean and sanitary work environment in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards, accurately document production data using designated software, and work collaboratively with team members to meet production goals, improve processes, and promptly address operational issues.

Responsibilities

• Operate production and packaging equipment safely and efficiently according to established procedures and quality standards.
• Inspect and handle ingredients and finished goods to ensure compliance with food safety and quality specifications.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in production areas, including performing routine cleaning duties to meet GMP standards.
• Maintain accurate and complete production records and documentation, using required software.
• Collaborate with team members to meet production targets, identify operational improvements, and resolve issues as they arise.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• On-the-job training provided on company-specific processes, equipment, and safety protocols.
• We value those who can demonstrate capability and articulate how prior experiences will help them transition into this role.

Skills & Competencies

• Attention to Detail – Monitors own work to ensure accuracy and quality, especially when handling ingredients or packaging products.
• Adaptability – Comfortable switching between tasks and working across different stages of production based on operational needs.
• Teamwork – Collaborates effectively with coworkers and supports a positive work environment.
• Dependability – Follows instructions, meets deadlines, and is consistently reliable in attendance and job performance.
• Safety Awareness – Maintains a safe work environment by following protocols and reporting any hazards or concerns promptly.
• Technical Aptitude – Ability and willingness to learn various software systems.
• Communication – Ability to communicate clearly and professionally.
• Success Factors – Genuine enthusiasm for King Arthur’s mission and products and a commitment to living our values; is community-minded and gets involved, volunteers.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 50 lbs. including pushing and pulling.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs. frequently.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, or stoop for extended periods.
• Must be able to occasionally climb steps, climb step ladders.
• Repetitive use of hands, wrists, and arms for production tasks.
• Ability to reach overhead, forward, and side to side to perform tasks at varying heights and positions frequently.
• Capable of wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Visual acuity and manual dexterity.
• Must be able to safely navigate a busy production floor.
• Frequent hand washing.

Work Environment

• Occasional dusty environment from dry ingredients.
• Work with multiple potential food allergens.
• This role requires standing and working in a manufacturing environment, where noise levels vary.

Safety

• Understands that safety is the responsibility of everyone at the organization and is responsible for adhering to/providing work in a safe and ergonomic manner.
• Identifies unsafe conditions and corrects conditions immediately or reports them promptly.
• Participate in safety and compliance training and safety and health programs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid time off to rest.
• Paid holidays.
• 401(K) with a company match.
• 40 paid volunteer hours a year.
• Profit sharing.*
• Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).*

*Amounts vary based on achievement of financial targets. Participation based on hire date and program entry date.

Pay

$19.10 to $20.17 per hour worked.

Schedule

This is a full-time position, working Monday through Friday 6:45am - 3:15pm, 40 hours per week, with overtime as necessary.

Location

White River Junction, VT; onsite daily.