Assembler

Spice Assembler 1st-Shift

Responsible for packing and assembling a quality product in an efficient manner for production by performing the following duties

Responsibilities:

• Places loose or packaged materials or ingredients on scales and add or remove portions of material to obtain specified weight
• Reads formula book to determine types and quantities of materials to weight
• Follows all schedules and tasks that concern job quality
• Maintains perpetual inventory of materials on hand using the AX system
• Transfers weighed materials to production or storage areas
• Other duties as assigned
• Must maintain and comply with all HAACP, OSHA, USDA, SSOP, and GMP requirements
• Be willing to be cross trained within department to cover responsibilities if required

Requirements:

• To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondences, and memos in English
• Must have basic mathematical skills
• Capable of regularly lifting and/or move up to 50 lbs. and occasionally lift or move up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to work on production floor; a wet, cold, and loud environment
• Previous blending experience is highly preferred

Company Overview

Kayem Foods is a family owned and operated craft meat business that has been making New England's favorite franks, sausages, and prepared meats in Chelsea, Mass. since its founding by Kaz Monkiewicz back in 1909. Well over 100 years later, we are the largest meat processor in New England and still pushing our craft to the next level tweaking recipes to have the perfect flavors and extending our expertise into delicious new areas and collaborations such as Kayem's Night Shift Brewing Small Batch Beer Brats. One thing will never change, it's our "Old World" food philosophy: to only make food we would share with our own friends and family. We offer the opportunity for professional growth and to make a difference in a flexible and collaborative environment.

Kayem offers competitive wages and benefits to full time employees. Kayem benefits include:

• Healthcare Insurance, and Dental (pre-tax and effective first day of employment)
• Vision (pre-tax and effective the 1st day of the month after start of employment)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan (Health Care Reimbursement and Dependent Care (effective 1st day of employment) Reimbursement)
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (effective 1st day of employment and no cost to employee)
• Safe Harbor 401(K) Retirement Plan (with employer matching contributions of up to 3% plus 50% of your contributions up to 5%)
• Vacation Pay, Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Education Reimbursement (eligible after 6 months of continuous employment and up to $3,000 for career development)
• Opt-Out Medical Rebate, Doctor on Demand, and Wellness Initiatives for those who are eligible!

Pay Range

The base pay range for this role is $19.75 USD/Hourly. The listed salary range represents Kayem Foods' good faith estimate for this position and represents the minimum and maximum for new hire pay ranges. Ranges are 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 wage growth. This position is eligible for our comprehensive benefits package and is eligible for an annual wage review. Kayem Foods complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.