Production General Labor- Entry Level

About the role

Topeka Plant ($1000 Retention Bonus! Start Rate $25.30 per hour)To make/produce high quality Treats with minimal yield loss, to produce product for the company.

Key Responsibilities

Follow all company Safety Rules and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) Produce high quality products in a safe and healthful manner Assigned shift attendance is required To work in all areas of production and packaging, as assigned, which includes operating, being in close proximity to and crossing platforms over machinery Ability to work as part of a team Assist fellow employees as needed * Quality Inspection * Monitoring/Operating equipment (palletizer) * Stock production lines with materials * Safely operate powered industrial equipment * Track quality and waste metrics * Emphasis on sanitation/cleaning * Assisting line technicians in general daily activities * Maintain forklift and floor jacks * Move finished skids to warehouse area QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Timely and regular attendance is required * Must be able to successfully handle and manage stress * Accustomed to and able to work in a high-volume, fast-pace, complex and busy environment * Proven ability to successfully manage multiple competing priorities * Strong problem-solving skills coupled with the ability to act.

A "can-do" mindset and attitude is a must * Must be flexible and have the ability to work additional hours when workload, deadlines, production requirements, shift coverage or overtime demand it of the role * Consummate team player attitude of sharing and helping others. Must be able to interact positively, professionally and in cooperation with others EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High-school degree or equivalent is required.

• LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, GMP's and general instructions.
• Good communication skills are required.
• REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out both oral and written instructions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions and duties of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and lift.

The employee is required to stand and walk at minimum 70% of the time The employee must be able to work 12 hour shifts, with the flexibility to work additional planned or unplanned hours, as business needs. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environments characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job.

Hot in summer, cold in winter The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high The Right Place for You We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.