$17 General Utility, 6am-2:30pm, Mon-Fri ($1,000 Sign on Bonus Available!) - 8th Ave Food & Provisions

8th Avenue Food & Provisions is a growing organization made up of businesses that produce and sell quality products including pasta, peanut butter, granola, and fruit and nut trail mixes to retail, foodservice and ingredient customers. The company was formed in October 2018 through a combination of Post Holdings’ private brands businesses and is owned by Post Holdings and funds affiliated with Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P. (“THL”), a private equity firm.

Dakota Grower’s started out as a grower-owned cooperative built by farmers in the early 1990s and today we are the third largest pasta manufacturer in North America. Our entrepreneurial spirit drives our innovative culture and passion to bring premium quality pasta to your table. At Dakota Growers, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic, challenging and inspiring environment in one of our state-of-the-art food manufacturing facilities.

Our employees’ well-being comes first. That’s why we offer excellent wages and a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid vacation and holidays, healthcare, dental and vision insurance, short-/long-term disability, company-paid life insurance, 401(k) with up to 6% company match, and annual incentives. 

Position Summary:

The General Utility plays a critical role as a part of our packaging department. Our General Utilities are responsible for dust control and sanitation services for the Packaging department.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Maintains cleaning and sanitation documentation using the Master Sanitation Schedule

· Assist with cleaning during press and packaging preventive maintenance when equipment is down and available

· Assists with removal of trash and product waste totes

· Assists with safety and food safety audit corrective actions

· Assists in monitoring infeed and outfeed systems for sources of product defect or contamination

· Assist Silo Operators with daily cleaning duties when necessary

· Aid in planning and executing long term cleaning projects

· Partner with company leadership to proactively identify and execute on continuous improvement opportunities in the areas of: safety, food safety, quality, productivity, and sanitation

· Other duties, as assigned

Education and Experience Required:

· Must be at least 18 years of age

· Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and overtime

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:

· High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution

· Previous janitorial/sanitation experience

· Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment strongly preferred

· Demonstrated ability to follow basic instructions

· Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Physical Requirements: Qualified candidates must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation:

Must be able to sit 3+ hours per shift

· Must be able to bend, crouch, kneel, and stoop for 6+ hours per shift

· Must be able to reach above shoulders for 6+ hours per shift

· Must be able to climb on and off a ladder for 6+ hours per shift

· Must be able to work in confined spaces for 3+ hours per shift

· Must be able to balance, stand, and walk for 8+ hours per shift

· Must be able to work in a dusty environment for 8+ hours per shift

· Must be able to work in high heat/humidity for 8+ hours per shift

· Must be able to grasp for 8+ hours per shift

· Must be able to push and pull for 6+ hours per shift

· Must be able to feel and use fine motor skills for 3+ hours per shift

· Must be able to lift up-to 34 pounds for 8+ hours per shift

· Must be able to lift 35 - 50 pounds for 6+ hours per shift

· Must be able to lift over 50 pounds for 3+ hours with team assistance or mechanical lifting devices

· Must be able to express or exchange ideas by means of spoken or written word

· Must be able to make fine distinctions by sound

· Must be able to distinguish object or equipment visually