Compensation is $20.75 per hour

Details you want to know

Shift: Monday-Friday (with required overtime on weekends depending on business needs)

• 1st Shift: 6am-2:30pm (Mondays often start earlier to help with production startup)
• 2nd Shift: 2pm -10:30pm**(Shift differential available)
• 3rd Shift: 10pm-6:30am** (Shift differential available)

Experience that will help you succeed

Individuals who are eager to grow, demonstrate reliability, and perform their duties effectively will find success in this role. Those who consistently show dedication and commitment to their work will have opportunities to advance their careers and achieve greater professional growth

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or GED (or equivalent).
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment (preferred but not always required).
• Experience with packaging machinery or equipment is a plus.

Technical Skills:

• Ability to operate packaging machines (knowledge of machine setup, operation, and basic troubleshooting).
• Understanding of safety protocols in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for packaging processes.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for long periods and perform repetitive tasks.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull heavy objects (typically 30-50 lbs) as required by the role.
• Comfort with working in a fast-paced environment.

Attention to Detail:

• Strong focus on quality control to ensure that packaging meets standards and specifications.
• Ability to inspect finished product and make adjustments when necessary.

Communication & Teamwork:

• Effective communication skills to work with team members and supervisors.
• Ability to collaborate with others to meet production goals and deadlines.

Problem-Solving:

• Basic troubleshooting skills for equipment malfunctions or production issues.
• Ability to report issues promptly and help find solutions.

Flexibility & Willingness to Learn:

• Open to training on different machines and processes.
• Willingness to work overtime or weekends as needed

What we offer you

Our team members' physical and mental health is important to a thriving workplace. That’s why we offer the following benefits to full-time employees:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance offered for eligible employees
• 401(k) plan with a company match that vest on day 1 of eligibility
• Paid vacation (40 hours)
• Paid time off (40 hours)
• Holiday pay (11 days)
• Paid short-term disability
• Paid life insurance
• Banfield Pet Insurance Discounts
• Wellness Benefits and Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program 

Who we are:

We are Nature’s Bakery, one of the fastest growing snack brands in the category and have recently joined KIND and the Mars family of companies, to accelerate the growth of our healthier snacking platform. We have a bright future ahead of us. Come bake with us and create a world of snacking that is both good, and good for you.

You'll be interested in this role if you are looking for Manufacturing Operator, Processing Operator, Packaging Associate, Front Line Manufacturing, Assembly Line Associate

Details you want to know

Typical Shifts: Monday - Friday (weekend overtime has been mandatory due to business needs)

• 1st Shift: 6am -2:30pm (Mondays shift start early to help with Facility Start Up)
• 2nd Shift: 2pm - 10:30pm **(Shift differential available) 
• 3rd Shift: 10pm -6:30am**(Shift differential available)

 Pay:

• Starting at $21.50/HR

Being a  Processing Operator means being at the heart of how we make our products. It’s a hands-on, fast-paced role where you’ll learn how to run equipment, troubleshoot issues, and help keep our production lines moving smoothly.  This is a great opportunity to build valuable skills, take on more responsibility, and be part of a team that makes a real impact every day. Plus, if you’re someone who enjoys solving problems, working with machines, and seeing the results of your work, this role is for you.

Our processing area is where we prepare, mix, extrude, cut, and oversee the production of the fig-bars across our production lines. We have four lines onsite. Here’s a simple overview of what each part does:

Ideal candidates: Experience with inventory management, SAP or similar systems, data tracking, and processing. Forklift experience. Those comfortable with physical work, machine operation, and quick task management. Attention to detail, focus, experience with older or less mobile workers, self-starters.

Physical demands: Heavy lifting, repetitive tasks, operating machinery. (must have ability to lift 50 lbs.)

Main Processing Areas & Their Roles

Pre-Scale:  

• Creating batch records in SAP  
• Gathering raw ingredients like sugar and measuring them precisely following recipes  
• Building batches or kits for the mixers  
• Creating labels in SAP/Checking inventory 

Mixing:  

• Moving kits from pre-scale to the mixer (using a forklift)  
• Loading ingredients into the mixer using proper tools (like sifters and box cutters)  
• Following batch recipes carefully, especially timing (e.g., jam every 40 minutes)  
• Managing time efficiently to produce more batches

Extruders:  

• Loading dough and jam into hoppers that combine into our fig bars  
• Using forklifts to move materials to hoppers  
• Maintaining oven temperatures and entering data into our system 
• Troubleshooting jams and cleaning equipment

Note: Hoppers lead to the oven, and attention to detail is key.

Guillotine:  

• Cutting bars into the correct sizes  
• Removing any defective products (burned, misshapen, holes)  
• Communicating with the extruders about jams or issues

Floater/Material Manager:  

• Supporting different areas as needed  
• Moving simple tasks out of other departments  
• Operating forklifts and managing materials efficiently

What we offer you

Our team members' physical and mental health is important to a thriving workplace. That’s why we offer the following benefits to full-time employees:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance offered for eligible employees
• 401(k) plan with a company match that vest on day 1 of eligibility
• Paid vacation (40 hours)
• Paid time off (40 hours)
• Holiday pay (11 days)
• Paid short-term disability
• Paid life insurance
• Banfield Pet Insurance Discounts
• Wellness Benefits and Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program 

Who we are:

We are Nature’s Bakery, one of the fastest growing snack brands in the category and have recently joined KIND, a healthy snacking leader, and the Mars family of companies, to accelerate the growth of our healthier snacking platform. We have a bright future ahead of us. Come bake with us and create a world of snacking that is both good, and good for you.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty

satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMMUNICATION:

· Must be able to effectively deliver and receive verbal communication.

· Must be able to read machine operating instructions and manuals as needed.

· Ability to read and interpret quality documents, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

PRODUCTION KNOWLEDGE:

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands or feel and reach.

· The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

· Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

· Working knowledge of the manufacturing process, typically resulting from a minimum of one year experience in related jobs, preferred.

· Ability to work in cold and warm environments.

· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

You’ll find this job exciting if you are looking for jobs like this:

• Warehouse lead, general labor supervisor, manufacturing lead, manufacturing assistant, batching operator, machine operator, production operator, team leader, assembly line, packaging, mixer, material handler, production, distribution associate, manufacturing leadership.

SUMMARY 

*Night Shift @ 6p - 6a, 2-2-3 schedule

The primary role of the Maintenance Technician is to provide competent & effective Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance support to the Plant and Facility operations in a safe manner. The Maintenance Mechanic will be responsible for maintaining, adjusting and repairing of plant machinery to meet industry standards while ensuring compliance with all regulatory agencies, including but not limited to USDA, OSHA, FDA, EPA and Local Government. The position will require a flexible schedule focusing on preventive maintenance and timely repairs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Installed, and/or troubleshoot and repair Manufacturing equipment such as: assembly, conveyors, forming, mixing (Oven operations is a plus).
• Follows work instructions and OSHA safety rules, including the use of all PPE and other safety equipment in an industrial environment.
• Diagnose problems, replace and repair parts, detect and replace defective items, test and make final adjustments for high-speed production equipment.
• Diagnose and repair all electrical functions.
• Must be able to prioritize and triage in a fast-paced work environment.
• Must be able to maintain equipment in accordance with diagrams and manufactures specifications while following preventative maintenance work orders and scheduled PM’S.
• Generate work orders, and parts request.
• Be able to use some machine shop, and other related machines as required to repair parts or fabricate modifications.
• Complete work orders and PMs and the documentation for that work
• Ability to use mechanical and pneumatic processes: including cylinders and glue machines, date coders.
• Operate equipment such as forklifts, scissors lifts, and other appropriate equipment
• Maintain current GMP, Safety, Food Safety, & technical knowledge by actively participating in training.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The following list that follows is representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required:

• 2+ years of experience working in the food manufacturing industry.
• 4 years of experience working as an experienced level maintenance mechanic.
• PLC experience is a plus
• Able to work rotation 12-hour shift including weekends and some overtime and occasionally.
• Ability to follow manufacturing specifications and schematics.
• Knowledge of food grade aluminum and stainless-steel welding techniques.
• Complete knowledge of fabrication techniques.
• Electrical knowledge and packing machinery experience a plus.
• Possess a full complement of the necessary hand and power tools to support an industrial manufacturing plant.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize items and be self-motivated.
• Complete knowledge of all tools required for industrial maintenance, including those used to broach, mill, and lathe.
• Must be able to communicate and understand safety issues, including reading the information on safety equipment and relaying relevant information to coworkers.
• Have a basic knowledge of control power and main power.
• Be able to identify and understand all different lubricants and their use for a chain lube to a high-performance synthetic lube.
• Knowledge of welding techniques (MIG, TIG, Acetylene).
• Understand pneumatic and water systems.
• Must be able to use soldering techniques
• Must be able to read electrical schematics.
• Must be able to identify appropriate motor frame, power load, and amp draw.
• Must have their own set of professional electrical tools, including voltmeter and amp meter.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

A high school diploma or its equivalent is required. Complete working knowledge of the manufacturing process, typically resulting from a minimum of five years’ experience in related jobs.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret quality documents, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50-75 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, and energized equipment.  The noise level in the work environment varies depending on tasks.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a Full Time Non-Exempt position 40 hour per week, and it may require working additional hours depending on business need requirements.

The Good Stuff – Benefits
Our team members' physical and mental health is important to a thriving workplace. That’s why we offer the following benefits to full-time employees:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance offered for eligible employees
• 401(k) plan with a company match that vest on day 1 of eligibility
• Paid vacation (40 hours)
• Paid time off (40 hours)
• Holiday pay (11 days)
• Paid short-term disability
• Paid life insurance
• Banfield Pet Insurance Discounts
• Wellness Benefits and Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program 

This is a contract position currently on-going 

Details you want to know

Typical Shifts: Monday - Friday (weekend overtime has been mandatory due to business needs)

• 1st Shift: 6am -2:30pm (Mondays shift start early to help with Facility Start Up)
• 2nd Shift: 2pm - 10:30pm **(Shift differential available) 
• 3rd Shift: 10pm -6:30am**(Shift differential available)

 Pay:

• Compensation - $21.50 per hour 

Being a  Processing Operator means being at the heart of how we make our products. It’s a hands-on, fast-paced role where you’ll learn how to run equipment, troubleshoot issues, and help keep our production lines moving smoothly.  This is a great opportunity to build valuable skills, take on more responsibility, and be part of a team that makes a real impact every day. Plus, if you’re someone who enjoys solving problems, working with machines, and seeing the results of your work, this role is for you.

Our processing area is where we prepare, mix, extrude, cut, and oversee the production of the fig-bars across our production lines. We have four lines onsite. Here’s a simple overview of what each part does:

Ideal candidates: Experience with inventory management, SAP or similar systems, data tracking, and processing. Forklift experience. Those comfortable with physical work, machine operation, and quick task management. Attention to detail, focus, experience with older or less mobile workers, self-starters.

Physical demands: Heavy lifting, repetitive tasks, operating machinery. (must have ability to lift 50 lbs.)

Main Processing Areas & Their Roles

Pre-Scale:  

• Creating batch records in SAP  
• Gathering raw ingredients like sugar and measuring them precisely following recipes  
• Building batches or kits for the mixers  
• Creating labels in SAP/Checking inventory 

Mixing:  

• Moving kits from pre-scale to the mixer (using a forklift)  
• Loading ingredients into the mixer using proper tools (like sifters and box cutters)  
• Following batch recipes carefully, especially timing (e.g., jam every 40 minutes)  
• Managing time efficiently to produce more batches

Extruders:  

• Loading dough and jam into hoppers that combine into our fig bars  
• Using forklifts to move materials to hoppers  
• Maintaining oven temperatures and entering data into our system 
• Troubleshooting jams and cleaning equipment

Note: Hoppers lead to the oven, and attention to detail is key.

Guillotine:  

• Cutting bars into the correct sizes  
• Removing any defective products (burned, misshapen, holes)  
• Communicating with the extruders about jams or issues

Floater/Material Manager:  

• Supporting different areas as needed  
• Moving simple tasks out of other departments  
• Operating forklifts and managing materials efficiently

What we offer you

Our team members' physical and mental health is important to a thriving workplace. That’s why we offer the following benefits to full-time employees:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance offered for eligible employees
• 401(k) plan with a company match that vest on day 1 of eligibility
• Paid vacation (40 hours)
• Paid time off (40 hours)
• Holiday pay (11 days)
• Paid short-term disability
• Paid life insurance
• Banfield Pet Insurance Discounts
• Wellness Benefits and Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program 

Who we are:

We are Nature’s Bakery, one of the fastest growing snack brands in the category and have recently joined KIND, a healthy snacking leader, and the Mars family of companies, to accelerate the growth of our healthier snacking platform. We have a bright future ahead of us. Come bake with us and create a world of snacking that is both good, and good for you.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty

satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMMUNICATION:

· Must be able to effectively deliver and receive verbal communication.

· Must be able to read machine operating instructions and manuals as needed.

· Ability to read and interpret quality documents, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

PRODUCTION KNOWLEDGE:

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands or feel and reach.

· The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

· Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

· Working knowledge of the manufacturing process, typically resulting from a minimum of one year experience in related jobs, preferred.

· Ability to work in cold and warm environments.

· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

You’ll find this job exciting if you are looking for jobs like this:

• Warehouse lead, general labor supervisor, manufacturing lead, manufacturing assistant, batching operator, machine operator, production operator, team leader, assembly line, packaging, mixer, material handler, production, distribution associate, manufacturing leadership.

This is a contract position currently on going

Compensation is $20.75 per hour

Details you want to know

Shift: Monday-Friday (with required overtime on weekends depending on business needs)

• 1st Shift: 6am-2:30pm (Mondays often start earlier to help with production startup)
• 2nd Shift: 2pm -10:30pm**(Shift differential available)
• 3rd Shift: 10pm-6:30am** (Shift differential available)

Experience that will help you succeed

Individuals who are eager to grow, demonstrate reliability, and perform their duties effectively will find success in this role. Those who consistently show dedication and commitment to their work will have opportunities to advance their careers and achieve greater professional growth

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or GED (or equivalent).
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment (preferred but not always required).
• Experience with packaging machinery or equipment is a plus.

Technical Skills:

• Ability to operate packaging machines (knowledge of machine setup, operation, and basic troubleshooting).
• Understanding of safety protocols in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for packaging processes.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for long periods and perform repetitive tasks.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull heavy objects (typically 30-50 lbs) as required by the role.
• Comfort with working in a fast-paced environment.

Attention to Detail:

• Strong focus on quality control to ensure that packaging meets standards and specifications.
• Ability to inspect finished product and make adjustments when necessary.

Communication & Teamwork:

• Effective communication skills to work with team members and supervisors.
• Ability to collaborate with others to meet production goals and deadlines.

Problem-Solving:

• Basic troubleshooting skills for equipment malfunctions or production issues.
• Ability to report issues promptly and help find solutions.

Flexibility & Willingness to Learn:

• Open to training on different machines and processes.
• Willingness to work overtime or weekends as needed

What we offer you

Our team members' physical and mental health is important to a thriving workplace. That’s why we offer the following benefits to full-time employees:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance offered for eligible employees
• 401(k) plan with a company match that vest on day 1 of eligibility
• Paid vacation (40 hours)
• Paid time off (40 hours)
• Holiday pay (11 days)
• Paid short-term disability
• Paid life insurance
• Banfield Pet Insurance Discounts
• Wellness Benefits and Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program 

Who we are:

We are Nature’s Bakery, one of the fastest growing snack brands in the category and have recently joined KIND and the Mars family of companies, to accelerate the growth of our healthier snacking platform. We have a bright future ahead of us. Come bake with us and create a world of snacking that is both good, and good for you.

You'll be interested in this role if you are looking for Manufacturing Operator, Processing Operator, Packaging Associate, Front Line Manufacturing, Assembly Line Associate