Packing Operator

Job Description

A SWEET Place to work!

Our facility in Bonner Springs, KS is one of the largest muffin producers in the country, producing close to 800,000 muffins per day! No matter how our business grows, one thing remains the same: a deep commitment to customer care, exceptional technical expertise and rigorous standards of excellence. Our promise is to deliver fresh ideas and superior formulations that help our customers create a one-of-a-kind experience.

Rise Baking Company was founded by bakery experts passionate about providing our customers with high quality products and providing a positive, collaborative place to work for our people.

We are a company built on elevating expectations. It’s what sets us apart from others in the baking industry. And our people are our finest ingredient.

We believe the quality of our people is just as important as the quality of our products. Our environment encourages creativity, and we value an entrepreneurial and industrious approach to work —a place where honesty, respect, and trust are the essential ingredients for how we do business. We take pride in working with creative individuals with a passion for what they do, and we’re always looking to expand our team.

We offer a wide variety of professional and management opportunities, including sales, product development, account management, general management, finance, engineering, administration, and information systems management. We also employ a diverse workforce of hourly food production, packaging, quality assurance, warehouse, sanitation personnel, leads, and supervisors.

Like our products, our benefits package offers quality that makes a difference.

Coverage options may include:

Medical, dental, life, disability, vision, and supplemental insurance

Company paid holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO) plans

Performance bonus potential

401k plan with company match

Purpose

To provide quality batches in a safe and timely manner so that the production continues operation throughout the shift and to ensure production goals are met.

Job Responsibilities

Execute the daily production schedule in the packing area to meet customer orders

Ensure timely and accurate packaging of product to maintain processing standards

Adhere to the allergen control program guidelines, including equipment cleaning and verification activities

Take corrective action as assigned by the Supervisor based on pre-operation and daily self-assessment audit findings

Participate in investigating issues, finding root causes, and developing solutions for issues that arise in the packing area

Take actions necessary to resolve food safety and quality deficiencies

Maintain safe working conditions and preserve the integrity of the environmental health and safety system through adherence to the policies and procedures outlined in the safety program

Participate in mandatory training program requirements

Comply with all food safety requirements, training, policies, and procedures

Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Knowledge/ Competencies

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Food manufacturing experience desired

Basic analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to effectively communicate with peers and leadership

Ability to work cross-functionally, convey equipment issues, and maintain confidentiality

Ability to think quickly and handle frequent change

Detail oriented with the ability to organize and multitask

Self-motivated, goal oriented, quality driven, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision

Willingness to work various shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays based on business need

Expectations (Exhibit and Promote Company's Core Values)

People: We engage, empower, and appreciate our people- they are our finest ingredient

Safety: We invest in systems, policies, and training that ensure safety

Customer Partnerships: We make decisions with the customer experience in mind and ensure win/win outcomes

Collaboration: We leverage each other's unique experiences to drive the best outcomes for our expanding company

Communication: We inform and listen to our team members, customers, suppliers, and investors

Results: We prioritize activities that drive profitable growth, and we celebrate our achievements

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disabilities.

Starting Pay: $20.00/hr

Potential Schedules:

7:00 PM – 5:30 AM

7:30 PM – 6:00 AM

8:30 PM – 7:00 AM

9:00 PM – 7:30 AM

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