Production Associate 3rd Shift KanPak Arkansas City, KS

Description

Production Associate

Welcome To KanPak® in Arkansas City, KS – Your Complete Beverage, Yogurt and Dessert Partner!

KanPak® is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of the very best beverage, yogurt and dessert solutions. Aseptic technology is at the heart of many products we create, allowing all KanPak® products to ship and store without refrigeration for up to 12 months, but it’s our state-of-the-art beverage manufacturing capabilities and exceptional customer service that really set us apart from competitors. Coffee beverages, creamers, yogurt, frozen desserts, and specialty beverages – no matter what kind of product you’re looking for, we can deliver. Our aseptic processing and packaging makes our solutions more convenient, efficient and environmentally friendly.

We are seeking an energetic, skilled Production Associate for openings in our facility in Arkansas City, KS.

We operate 24 / 7, 7 days per week. Shift is 3rd Shift-10:00p-6a, this opportunity will require flexibility to work weekends and overtime.

BENEFITS

At KanPak, a golden state foods company, we believe that investing in our associates strengthens our culture and fuels our growth. We care about your well-being, and will support you with the following:

Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid leave, holiday, jury duty and bereavement.

Comprehensive benefits package to support our associates and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Legal, Life), Retirement Plan

Associate Development via Education Reimbursement, virtual courses and classroom development experiences

Job Summary:

Production associates are responsible for the product coming off the line from the time it is filled until it has been boxed and stacked onto pallets, ready to go to the warehouse for storage.

Primary Objectives:

Coordinate GSF Quality activities and operations to meet objectives for quality, food safety, regulatory compliances, cost, safety and customer satisfaction at KanPak.

Participate in formulating and administering division’s short and long range goals and objectives for business growth.

Load bundles of boxes into machines

Operate labeler and ink-jet printer

Operate box erector and case packer

Load pallets onto conveyors

Stack cases on pallets

Use wrenches and pallet jacks

Manually clean equipment

Contribute to our excellence with a positive and flexible attitude

Ensure full compliance with all quality assurance standards, especially good housekeeping and overall cleanliness of products and work areas

Performs other duties as assigned

Employment Requirements:

High School Graduate / GED required

2 – 3 years’ experience or equivalent employment 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is frequently required to use hands to fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally carry for up to 100 feet. The employee is occasionally required to climb up and down stairs/steps. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

KanPak, LLC encourages diversity in the workplace; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran

Applicants only; No Recruiters please.

KanPak, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, affirms to recruit, hire, train, and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, sex, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. KanPak will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities.

Full Time