Manufacturing Operator IV - Kitchen Prep

Job Category: Plant Hourly Standard

Requisition Number: MANUF
003054

Location:

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Post date:
December 5, 2025
• Full-Time
• On-site

Shift: 2nd

Amy's Perks:

• A fun and safe atmosphere where teamwork is encouraged
• Weeks of on-the-job training for your new role
• Discount on Amy’s products
• Opportunities to grow and advance your career
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Affordable Amy’s meals on-site for lunch and dinner
• Bonus incentives based on attendance and safety
• Safety Shoe Program, covered by Amy’s
• 401k program (up to 4% contribution matching after 1 year)
• Parental Leave Program
• PTO and Unpaid Time Off options

If you or someone you know is interested, submit your application today and call or text a recruiter with any questions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The Manufacturing Operator IV operates machine(s) as defined in the Machine Operator Manual and follows all safety procedures. Perform simple changeover and setup. Load supplies and make adjustments to semi-automated machine(s). Ensure the machine works properly, use the correct materials for the product, and keep the equipment running. Demonstrate a detailed understanding of the quality requirements for the products being produced and adjust as necessary to achieve maximum quality.

Troubleshoot equipment and seek assistance from a trained mechanic when needed. Communicate equipment problems clearly to the mechanic and ask questions as necessary. Report any problem with equipment or supplies to the supervisor or team leader. These positions have a direct effect on the quality of our products. This role may be used as a training prerequisite for a higher-level Machine Operator position.

Equipment typically operated by Machine Operator IV level employees includes:

• Auto Cartoner
• Brite Stacker
• Rack Oven

Additional duties include:

• Set up equipment at the beginning and during the shift
• Bring supplies to the area and ensure correct supplies are used
• Effectively troubleshoot equipment
• Know terminology and components of all areas of equipment
• Document operations by completing all required forms
• When machine issues arise, call the mechanic and explain the problem
• Ensure product is sealed and has the correct code (if applicable)
• Change packaging materials to avoid downtime and identify sub-standard materials
• Operate machine in a safe manner
• Communicate any machine or process problems to the supervisor/team leader in a timely manner
• Maintain area cleanliness and perform general housekeeping to ensure a clean and safe work environment
• Work well in a team-oriented atmosphere
• Comply with Amy’s policies
• Perform other duties as assigned

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education and/or Experience

• Must have at least 6 months of Amy’s experience or demonstrated previous machine operator experience.

Language Skills

• Able to read simple instructions
• Able to complete simple forms
• Able to verbally communicate with supervisor

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide numbers

Reasoning Ability

• Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few variables in standardized situations

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand for extended periods, perform manual dexterity activities and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions 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 exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. Employee may be required to move material in and out of freezers. May work near equipment that generates heat.

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