Operator-1

• Adhering to Food Safety, Sanitation, GMP’s and USDA requirements
• Adhering to HACCP
• Able to read, comprehend and adhere to all Safety procedures
• Able to read and comprehend OPL’s, SOP’s work instructions and labels
• Hand Forming Finished Good Cases, Retail Bases, Lids
• Hand Packing, Cupping, Lidding, Sleeve Application and Taping of semi-finished goods

• Manual Pallet Jack Operation and Safety
• Safety, Quality, Operation, Centerline and Change-over execution on all Retail Label Application equipment (including code dating)
• Safety, Quality, Operation, Centerline and Change-over execution on Delkor Case Packaging equipment
• Safety, Quality, Operation, Centerline and Change-over execution on two other groups of Retail packaging equipment
• Liders
• Case Erectors/Closers
• Hartness
• Ability to execute all required packaging quality checks and HACCP paperwork
• Other manual duties as assigned: spiral loader, spiral exit, lowerator, etc.
• Sanitation of all equipment in the Packaging Area

• Ability to work in high stress/fast-paced environment with multiple changeover’s
• Organizational skills
• Ability to communicate in English, speaking, writing, and reading
• Strong inter-departmental communication
• Ability to work with others
• Basic Math
• Ability to differentiate colors
• Ability to read and interpret thermometer
• Time management skills

• Safety Awareness
• Adherence to Company’s Standards of Conduct
• Ability to also communicate in Spanish is preferred

Kettle Cuisine complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws.

This means we will not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability in any phase of the employment relationship including application for employment, hiring, promotions and/or advancement opportunities, termination, compensation, training and any other conditions or privileges of employment.

Kettle Cuisine takes the utmost pride in its people, products and reputation.

Each employee is expected to understand and live our Core Values every day.

Honor Food – We create and produce the best tasting, safest, all natural recipes that strive for perfection in every batch, from bench to kettle

Honor Each Other – We seek to develop trusting, respectful and mutually rewarding relationships with all our team members and business partners

Honor Development – We recognize and nurture each other’s talents, strengths and interests in order to further strengthen and grow our team

Honor Innovation – We continually strive for creative and sustainable ways to achieve excellence

The Packaging OP1 base pay range $16.50 USD + shift differential/hourly.

The listed salary range represents Kettle Cuisine’s good faith estimate for this position and represents the minimum and maximum for new hire salaries for the Lynn, MA location only.

Ranges will be reviewed on a regular basis.

An employee’s rate of pay within the range is determined by their qualifications, relevant experience, and demonstrated performance over time.

In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer.

Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical to allow for future and continued salary growth.

The Packaging OP1 position is eligible for our comprehensive benefits package and is eligible for the annual discretionary bonus program up to 5%.

Kettle Cuisine and all its legal entities comply with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.

Kettle Cuisine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions at Kettle Cuisine are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Kettle Cuisine will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.