Kitchen Prep/ Sanitation *3rd Shift* (MFG OP IV)

Become a Vital Part of Our Delicious Food-Making Process!

Are you looking for an entry-level opportunity in a clean and safety-focused manufacturing environment? Do you enjoy being part of a team that produces high-quality food? Amy's Kitchen is looking for enthusiastic and reliable individuals to join us in versatile roles that contribute to both the cleanliness and preparation of our delicious products!

As an Entry-Level Production Team Member, you may be involved in tasks such as:

Keeping Our Kitchen Sparkling (Sanitation Focus):

• Cleaning & Sanitizing: Learn to disassemble/assemble equipment, apply cleaning solutions, and ensure everything is scrubbed and rinsed following detailed procedures.
• Safety First: Utilize required safety gear and handle chemicals with caution, following all safety protocols for equipment operation and chemical labeling.
• Detailed Procedures: Follow Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs) and complete necessary paperwork.
• Waste Management: Collect and remove trash and recycling from production areas, the kitchen, and the warehouse.
• Equipment Monitoring: Report any malfunctioning equipment to the team leader or mechanic immediately.
• Quality Checks: Inspect completed cleaning tasks to ensure they meet our high standards.

Getting Ingredients Ready (Kitchen Prep Focus):

• Following Instructions: Work closely with the kitchen team, following directions from Leads and Supervisors.
• Equipment Operation: Learn to safely operate prep equipment.
• Accurate Measurement: Understand and follow standard batching procedures, including precise weighing and measuring.
• Proper Labeling: Ensure all ingredient containers are correctly labeled with contents, date, and weight, adhering to food safety guidelines.
• Quality Awareness: Learn to identify quality attributes of ingredients (smell, taste, texture, color) and report any issues.
• Ingredient Handling: Assist in prepping various ingredients like onions, carrots, spinach, cheeses, and canned goods.

What You'll Bring:

• A strong work ethic and a positive attitude.
• Reliability and a commitment to following procedures.
• Attention to detail and a focus on quality.
• Basic math and reading skills.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A commitment to safety regulations.
• Willingness to learn and take on new tasks.
• Flexibility to assist in different areas of production as needed.

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.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• None

• Must be able to read and identify chemical labels and fill out forms where they apply.

• None required

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two - step instructions.

While performing the duties stated above, the employee is frequently required to walk on wet floors, go up and down ladders and stairs, use the HP hoses, handle cleaning chemicals, and work in wet and warm environments. The employee must have the ability to lift objects up to 50 pounds. Must have the ability to push and pull heavy equipment such as foamers, Rubbermaid carts, depositors, pumps, etc.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential demands 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 frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and work that must be performed in high places. The employee will be working around strong cleaning chemicals and must be able to wear the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in conditions that may be very hot, very cold, and/or very humid. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud, i.e. tray washer, fan noise, steam noise. The work environment is subject to many of the above-described conditions on a day-to-day basis. It is essential to be able to perform all job functions while in the presence of these conditions.