Line Worker - Entry Level Job at Good Sense Foods
The Company
Waymouth Farms, Inc., dba Good Sense Foods, is a food manufacturing company located in New Hope, Minnesota. Our brands include Salad Pizazz, our line of delicious salad and veggie toppings that enhance any meal experience, as well as Good Sense, our line of great-tasting, nutrient-dense, better-for-you snacks.
Originally founded in 1976, since 2017 we are a second-generation family owned and professionally managed business with a clear vision and strong core values in pursuit of bringing the Company to the next level. We are on a mission to help Americans eat better and it starts with our salad toppings, trail mixes, roasted nuts and seeds, dried fruits, and other value-added products typically sold in produce departments of grocery stores.
We foster a collaborative and transparent work environment where individual and team accomplishments are recognized. If you have a desire to make an impact and help us grow, we would love to hear from you.
We are proud of our Award-Winning Culture! Good Sense Foods was voted “Best Place to Work” in the Sun Media Readers Poll for 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023!
The Position
We currently have an immediate opening for an entry level Line Worker. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in the food manufacturing industry.
Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Monday - Friday. Must be available to work required overtime as needed.
This is a full-time, direct hire opportunity with excellent chances for advancement within our company.
In this position, you will be responsible for working on a variety of lines in both our processing and packaging areas.
Duties will include but are not limited to the following:
- Maintain a minimum rate of 30 to 45 bags per minute while boxing product to keep up with machine speed
- Fill cases or trays with correct number of packages
- Perform quality checks to verify proper film, case, WIP
- Verify for correct date code, seal integrity, hanger hole, zipper function and overall package appearance
- Verify proper placement of labels to customer specifications
- Promptly inform operator of any issues including improper product, foreign materials, or issues with packaging or labels
- Operate Kwik Lock machine
- Palletize product to the specified pattern
- Independently conduct changeovers per work instructions
- Independently conduct cleans per work instructions
- Assist with weighing/measuring product
- Lift and dump product weighing up to 50 pounds
- Assist with manual mixing of product using large paddles
- Use manual pallet jack to safely move products throughout production facility
QUALIFICATIONS
· One year in a manufacturing setting with packaging experience preferred
· Able to effectively speak, read and write English preferred
· Ability to safely work in a fast-paced work environment
· Able to independently follow written work instructions
· Previous pallet jack experience desired
· Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
· Ability to climb stairs frequently while carrying products or buckets up and down stairs
· Ability to stand or walk up to 8 hours
· Food manufacturing experience preferred
Benefits
We offer an excellent benefit package including health, HSA with company match, dental, vision, short and long term disability, company paid life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, legal and ID Shield plans, 8 paid holidays with no waiting period, 401K with company match, 2 weeks’ vacation the first year, paid personal days, education reimbursement, company store, and much more!!
Send your resume today to be considered for this exciting opportunity!!
While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Good Sense Foods is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Experience:
- Packaging: 1 year (Preferred)
- Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)
- Food production: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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