Production Tech Journeyman

Job Description

This role helps to foster self-reliance, care for the poor and the needy, and provide opportunities for giving and service by: helping members become economically and emotionally self-reliant; providing access to essential food and helping members prepare for and respond to disasters; and providing humanitarian aid to relieve suffering; thus furthering the mission of the Church.

Under the direction of the immediate supervisor, and in compliance with Welfare Services' policies and procedures, the incumbent is responsible to assist in general labor activities to meet the assigned production plan and maintain a safe and sanitary facility. The incumbent's duties may include: preparing and assisting with packaging lines for daily production runs, operating a variety of equipment, casing and palletizing, operating lift-trucks, cleaning the facility, completing traceability paperwork including inventory prerequisite and standard operating procedures (SOP), blending and mixing products, and other duties as assigned.

The position presently includes an on-site arrangement, 10-hours a day, four days a week, in the Garden City Cannery. This position requires you to be present during harvest time (August to December) for around 12-to-14-hours a day, four days a week.

The Production Tech Journeyman can expect to:

• Receive competitive pay.
• Receive benefits that include company retirement contributions up to 12%, health insurance, health rewards program, flexible spending accounts, many employee discounts, sick time, disability benefits, and paid vacation time.
• Experience first-hand the purpose of the Welfare system
• Be mentored by experienced professionals.
• Gain practical, resume-building experience.
• Have access to online learning and a professional food processing certification.
• Work in an environment where employees are valued.

Responsibilities

60% Operating production lines including equipment and product set-up

25% Maintain safety and sanitation standards of the facility

15% Monitor the quality of the products, packaging, and codes/labels 10% Warehouse receiving and shipping operations including staging ingredients

Qualifications

Required:

• Six years' production or related experience
• Must be capable to complete lift-truck certifications
• Must be able to work independently and troubleshoot problems
• Must be capable of climbing stairs/ladders, lifting up to 50 lbs, standing for extended periods, bending over, stooping, work in hot or cold and/or wet or dry environments

Preferred:

• 4 year degree in production or similar field
• Food production, fabrication, mechanical or trade school experience
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

About Us

Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord's work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings- giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances-our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.

Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.

Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.