Lenexa Production Laborer Lenexa, KS KS

Location: Lenexa, KS

 

We are mixing up something new in Lenexa, KS. This is an exciting time to join our team. We hold ourselves to the highest of quality standards. Each bag of Dot’s Pretzels tastes as if they were made straight from the home kitchen of Dot herself. Our foundation is built on relationships. We are family. We believe in our employees and lead by example. The Dot’s Pretzels brand has seen an enormous amount of growth, so we are looking for employees to become a part of our team in the Lenexa, KS location

 

Pay:

 

• Starting at $20.25/hr
• Up to $1/hr pay increase after 6 months of good standing employment
• Overtime Potential! 

 

Total Rewards:

 

• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, & Vision) Starting Day 1!
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – with generous company match
• Paid Time Off 
• Referral Bonus of $500, when eligible 

 

Shifts:

 

• Day shifts available
• 12-hour rotating weekly shifts:
• A shift: 5 am - 5 pm: Sun-Tues; Sun-Wed - 2 openings
• B Shift: 5 am - 5 pm: Wed-Sat; Thurs-Sat - 2 openings
• Schedule assignment is determined by plant needs and confirmed during an interview.

 

Candidate Process:

 

Please note-communications will be through phone, email and text. Ensure you have access to a valid email

• Qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule a phone screen
• Post-Offer Background Check required
• Drug Screen required

 

Job Summary:

 

This person will work on our Dot’s Pretzels production team. Our facility is a fast-paced factory environment.  There are two departments that this position will work in, our mixing and packaging departments. This person will need to be able to accurately package and store food products, mix and bake food products, maintain a clean work area, following all health and safety regulations, and other duties as assigned.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

 

• Follow all SOPs and SSOPs to keep consistent product quality
• Follow all FDA health and OSHA safety regulations
• Hit and exceed daily packaging targets
• Operate processing or packaging equipment as assigned
• Perform various checks to include metal detector, date code and weight systems checks
• Observe safety procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and good housekeeping practices
• Complete quality checks and associated daily production paperwork
• Ensure that all documentation is filled out accurately at each step of the process
• Clean, inspect and lubricate equipment as part of our Autonomous Maintenance program
• Record inventory counts of bags processed
• Ensure that finished product is stored correctly

 

Minimum Qualifications:

 

• Must be at least 18 years of age at time of hire
• Ability to multitask and communicate effectively.
• Ability to bend, twist, and stand on your feet for an entire shift
• Exposed to food production environment and warehouse environment which may involve noise and fluctuating temperatures.
• Candidate must have valid work authorization and be able to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship.    

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

• Experience in a manufacturing/food manufacturing environment including the following: Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Safe Quality Foods (SQF), Autonomous/Preventative Maintenance, Continuous Improvement, and Warehouse Management Systems such as SAP/LPR.

 

Physical Demands:

 

• Lift up to 50 lbs, with or without accommodation
• Work around operating equipment, stand, reach, stoop, crawl, bend and climb ladders
• Work in variable temperatures (60-100 degrees Fahrenheit)
• Walking and standing for the majority of the shift

 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by team members assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, qualifications or working conditions.