Job Details

Starting Pay: $17.25 per hour

Shift: 1st

This is a full-time position within our manufacturing facility with opportunities for advancement!

Schwan's Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle brand CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leader in manufacturing and marketing quality foods enjoyed nationwide. We have beloved brands like Red Baron®, Tony's®, Big Daddy's®, Villa Prima™ and Freschetta® pizzas; bibigo®, Pagoda® Asian-style snacks and we can't forget Mrs. Smith's® and Edwards® pies! We bring families and communities together through great food. Join our team and see the opportunities are real, and the sky is the limit; this isn't just a job, it's a seat at the table!

Benefits:

• Health, Life, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Earn up to 2 weeks paid time off during first year
• 401k with Company Match

Qualifications:

• Candidates with a high school diploma or equivalent are preferred
• Candidates receiving offers of employment will be required to complete a post-offer, pre-placement background check and drug screen
• Here at Schwan's Company, we put a high priority on having safe, clean, and healthy workspaces and we want individuals who take that seriously

• Team players that will interact professionally with co-workers and assist with training of new team members
• Bring high energy and positive attitude every day; always be curious and interested in learning
• Be willing to help where needed - work is done on a rotation and you may be asked to rotate to other product lines or areas
• Speak up! Recommend areas for improvement or efficiency; always be an advocate for safety
• Be flexible -- accommodate variable schedules that may include weekends/overtime
• Understand simple instructions, training materials, and product labeling; perform basic math

Responsibilities:

• This job is in a fast-paced environment and will require you to be physically active
• Work quickly and efficiently with hands continuously (reaching and performing repetitive hand wrist and arm motions)
• Lift up to 50 lbs. -- bend, carry, push, pull and other activities as needed
• Stand and walk on concrete for long periods of time
• Keeping a straight product flow along conveyors
• Work in a wide range of temperatures and conditions while being exposed to moving mechanical parts
• The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required; including but not limited to bump cap, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs, hair and beard nets, gloves and safety shoes or rubber boots
• Conduct yourself in a manner consistent with company mission, values, code of ethics, policies, and other standards of conduct

Responsibilities:

• This position is responsible for performing different assembly and packaging jobs in the processing of foods. We take pride in making quality products under safe, sanitary conditions in the most efficient manner and on a timely basis
• Unpack raw materials, mix ingredients, assemble product, and package finished goods
• Count, pack and inspect finished product for correct label, cleanliness, and quality
• Ensure that all products (from raw materials to finished product) meet company and government quality standards
• Inspect products; throwing out or fixing products as necessary; writing down amount of waste as directed
• Notify supervisor of quality issues, ingredient/material problems and/or equipment breakdowns
• Perform all duties in compliance with existing USDA, OSHA, State, Federal, and company regulations, policies, and procedures (including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) and safety regulations)

The employing subsidiaries of Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin, or other protected classes.