Brewing Production Kitchen Associate

Who We Are

Founded in 2008, AKM LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Fed Up Foods PBC, is one of the nation's early kombucha producers and one of the largest functional beverage manufacturers in America. We offer a diverse portfolio of organic private-label functional beverages for top global retailers.

The primary role of this position is to assist the flavor kitchen with handling raw ingredients, including cleaning areas, tanks, and other vessels for food-safe use, preparing ingredients, juicing, flavoring, mixing, and carbonating kombucha and other beverages. This is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position with measurable metrics and regularly scheduled performance reviews to ensure expectations are met.

Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

An ideal applicant is highly skilled, punctual, and enjoys working with a team of skilled individuals who share similar values and goals.

• Maintain a safe and clean food production environment, including daily and deep cleaning of equipment, floors, drains, and other systems.

• Complete annual chemical training and use cleaning chemicals safely, including proper titrations.

• Follow PPE requirements and report incidents or near misses to supervisors.

• Perform Clean in Place (CIP) on brite tanks.

• Assist in ingredient preparation according to SOPs and weekly flavor plans, including thawing, washing, cutting, blending, juicing, and mixing.

• Stage and plan future ingredients.

• Add flavor recipes to brite tanks according to SOPs.

• Record accurate data in spreadsheets, logs, and ERP systems on lot numbers, waste, thawing, and ingredient quantities.

• Operate high-speed mixers and pumps for flavoring.

• Assist in carbonation of packaging tanks.

• Assemble and operate large-scale cold-press juicers.

• Follow GMP policies and encourage others to do the same.

• Understand and adhere to SQF policies, including pest control, visitor management, allergen management, and cleaning and sanitation.

• Support Management's Commitment to SQF and continuous improvement in food safety and quality.

• Report food quality or safety issues to the Quality Assurance Manager so corrective actions can be taken.

• Forklift and pallet jack experience preferred but not required.

• Keen attention to detail and accurate measurement conversion.

• High standard of cleanliness and dependability.

• Proficiency with spreadsheet data entry.

• Strong awareness of safety precautions and hazards.

• Ability to interact effectively at all organizational levels.

• Ability to multitask, be flexible, and work variable schedules as needed.

• Positive, team-oriented attitude.

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Minimum 1 year of kitchen prep or batch-mixing experience preferred.

• 30-minute unpaid lunch; two paid 15-minute breaks.

• Ability to stand, walk, and be on feet for prolonged periods.

• Ability to work in hot, cold, and wet environments.

• Regularly lift, push, or pull up to 65 pounds.

• Ability to bend, squat, crawl, kneel, and navigate uneven surfaces.

Agility
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Lifelong Learning
• Community
• Gratitude

• Health Insurance (80-90% of individual premium covered)

• Group Term Life Insurance (100% company-covered)

• Short-Term Disability (100% company-covered)

• Long-Term Disability (50% company-covered)

• Voluntary Dental, Vision, Life, and Accident Insurance

• 401(k) with Employer Match

• 9 Paid Holidays

• PTO & Sick Time

AKM provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Note: This job description is not all-inclusive. Employees may perform other duties as directed to meet the organization's needs.

Please be advised that as part of our employment process, we conduct background checks on all prospective employees. This may include verification of your employment history, educational background, criminal record, and other relevant information.