Production Generalist I (1st shift)

About the role

Meet 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.

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.

Qualifications

• Genuine enthusiasm for King Arthur’s mission and products and a commitment to living our values.
• Is community-minded and gets involved, volunteering.

Skills

• 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, company-paid short- and long-term disability, life insurance, paid parental leave, paid time off to rest, paid holidays, a 401(k) with a company match.
• 40 paid volunteer hours a year.
• Profit sharing.
• Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Opportunities to engage with the community and co-employee owners who share a passion for baking.

Pay

$19.10 to $20.17 per hour worked; pay commensurate with experience.

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.

Essential Duties And 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.

Experience And Education

• On-the-job training provided on company-specific processes, equipment, and safety protocols.

Supervision

N/A

Travel

N/A

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors protected by law.