Temporary Production Generalist Assistant

Meet Us: King Arthur Baking Company is an award-winning, audience-leading baking company with a strategic vision to be the resource for baking education and inspiration. Through traditional and new media, in-person and virtual education, we strive to be a leader in helping novice and expert bakers alike.  We're not going anywhere - we've been part of the family since 1790. We work to build stronger communities and increase access and the connection to real foods. We take pride in our responsible sourcing and our "never bleached" guarantee. And we work closely with farmers, millers, and suppliers in a continued commitment toward sustainability. Our wheat flour is grown and milled right here in the United States. Flour this good uses only the purest ingredients, free from GMOs.  As a founding B Corporation, we are committed to using the power of business as a force for social and environmental good. We believe every employee's contributions make our company what it is: vibrant, successful, and committed to spreading the joy of baking. We are a welcoming and inclusive 100% employee-owned company.

The Position: The Temporary Production Generalist Assistant is responsible for supporting manufacturing team by performing various tasks throughout the Merlin manufacturing building that may include assisting team in packaging production, assembling boxes, and performing various sanitation tasks. Assistant position is not expected to meet performance goals of Production Generalist I position but expected to adhere to King Arthur Baking Company competencies.

The Benefits: Yes, we have the regular "stuff" - medical, dental, vision, company paid short- and long-term disability, life insurance, paid time off to rest, paid holidays to have fun, a 401(K) with a company match. But here's what makes us different: 40 paid volunteer hours a year, profit sharing*, participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)* and knowing that those working with you are dedicated and engaged co-employee owners that believe in you and your extraordinary abilities to move us all forward.

The Location: White River Junction, VT; onsite daily.

Pay: $17.85-$18.76

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Follow all established procedures adhering to food safety and safety protocols.

• Work as part of a team on various production lines

• Adhere to all safety and ergonomic processes and requirements

• Assist production members in packaging room through box assembly, case labeling and palletizing cases

• Pre-label product bags by hand and by using labeling machine

• Repack food contact finish good by hand into labeled plastic bags and via heated shrink wrap machine

• Assist with building sanitation including vacuuming/sweeping floors, cleaning workstation/cart surfaces/fork lifts, and general dusting

• Complete established inhouse food safety training and certifications

Minimum job requirements

• Strong commitment to food quality and safety

• Display commitment to King Arthur Baking's mission and goals.

• Ability to work as part of a team serving the needs of King Arthur Baking.

• Strong math skills

• Be a self-starter and able to communicate in a positive and professional manner, consistently displaying a positive attitude, adhering to company core competencies.

• Must be 18 years or older

Success factors/competencies for this role

• Open to change, recommend actions for continuous improvement

• Think and act strategically, understand how role contributes to larger outcome

• Provide exemplary customer service to both internal and external customers

• Set high standards for oneself, meet deadlines

• Learn from mistakes, receptive to feedback

• Effective communicator, listen and respect others' points of view

• Participate in team problem solving and decision making

• Maintain a positive attitude

• Community minded - get involved, volunteer

Physical requirements/work environment

• Physical requirements

o Ability to lift 25 lbs frequently

o Must be able to stand all shift and regularly bend, reach, and lift.

o Must be able to occasionally stoop, climb steps, climb step ladders.

o Frequent hand washing

• Work environment

o Occasional dusty environment from dry ingredients

o Work with multiple food allergens

o Below 60 degree at times in winter on receiving floor

Safety

• Understand that safety is the responsibility of everyone at the organization

• Responsible for providing a safe and ergonomically sound work environment, identifying unsafe conditions and correcting these conditions immediately

• Engage in safety and compliance training programs and encourage 100% team participation in same

Environment

• Adhere to company-wide green norms, look for ways to reduce, reuse, recycle

• Educate oneself on King Arthur Flour environmental campaigns

• Strive to continually improve and implement new processes to reduce our environmental impact

Uniform

• Must wear white lab coat

• Hair net required for all, beard nets required if you have mustache or beard when in production

• Latex gloves required in production areas

It is the responsibility of every employee to contribute to a positive work environment through cooperative and professional interactions with co-workers, customers and vendors.

Don't meet every requirement? We still encourage you to apply if you have work or life experience that is commensurate to the requirements listed.

There's room at our table for you!  Apply today.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors protected by law. King Arthur Baking Company provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities to allow them to participate in both the application process and during employment. Such individuals are encouraged to seek accommodations to allow them to apply for a position, participate in the application process, and meet the essential functions and requirements of the position.

• Amounts vary based on achievement of financial targets. Participation based on hire date and program entry date.