Production Manufacturing Heavy Operator

Shift: 3rd shift (3a - 12:30p) or 2nd shift (12p - 9:30p)

Pay: Wages range from $17.28/hour - $20.92/hour depending on position, shift, and experience. (3rd shift - $1.50/hr. shift differential; 2nd shift - $1.00/hr. shift differential)

Location: Pocatello

This position is responsible for operating machinery and overseeing kitchen operations to ensure compliance with quality standards and production requirements.

Understand and follow all standard batching procedures and techniques. This includes correct weighing and measuring procedures.
• Ensure correct tag labeling and storage procedures are being followed. All food or ingredient containers (buckets, plastic totes, transfer carts, steel totes, gondolas, etc.) must have a label which includes the description of contents and dare material goes in to production, weight of bucket. All food safety practices must be followed at all times.
• Must have a clear understanding of basic Math and Reading.
• Understand the quality attributes (smell, taste, texture, color, particulate size, etc.) of the food ingredients being prepped. Check for quality of items handled and report possible problems immediately to the Lead Prep, or Shift Lead. Duties include but are not limited to: prepping onions, carrots, spinach, cheeses, canned goods, etc.
• Report any inventory shortages, raw material issues, or quality concerns immediately to a supervisor.
• Follow recipes and batch sheets accurately when cooking and preparing food.
• Check ingredients and food for correct texture, taste, smell, and appearance before mixing. Report any issues to a supervisor.
• Fill out batch sheets correctly with all necessary details (lot numbers, quantities, etc.).
• Ensure proper labeling and storage of all food and ingredients, following safety guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with food safety procedures like cooking times, temperatures, metal detection, and sanitation.
• Be present for scheduled shifts; overtime may be required during busy seasons.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

It is the responsibility of all employees to uphold the mission of the Amy's Food Safety and Quality Policy. This includes following all Food Safety and Sustainability programs and participating in all required training.

Qualifications and skills include the following:

• Experience in manufacturing, warehouse, or distribution within the food industry is a plus.
• Ability to perform labor-intensive tasks, including frequently lifting 5-50 pounds independently and team lifting 50+ pounds.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to pass math and reading assessments.
• Mechanical, equipment, and process knowledge is preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally push, pull, lift and/or move 50 - 65 pounds and team lift over 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and distance vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; and extreme cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The position requires constant movement, reaching stretching, lifting, pulling, pushing, rapid movements under wet condition (non weather).