Food Plant Operator

Pay:  $17.00 - $19.00/hr. 

Capitol Distributing & Capitol Kitchen is the largest convenience wholesale distributor in Idaho. Founded in 1983, Capitol delivers to retailers in eight western states from its 300,000 square foot distribution center in Caldwell, Idaho.

Shift:

Early Dayshift, Occasional Weekends.

Some of what you'll do as a Food Plant Operator:

Food Plant Operators are responsible for manufacturing all food items in the factory and performing sanitation duties.

• Transform raw food ingredients into delicious, packaged foods for convenience stores and their customers.
• Use various tools and equipment to handle, produce, assemble, and package our products.
• Adhere to high standards of sanitation, cleanliness, and quality.
• Follow verbal and written instructions and be able to communicate with team members.
• Follow all written policies, including recipes and standard operating procedures.
• Follow good manufacturing practices (GMPs), work efficiently and accurately, and perform all tasks required in the operations of a food plant.
• Perform other duties and work in other areas as assigned.

You will be a great fit if you have:

• Experience in a Warehouse or Food Manufacturing a plus.
• A history of being a team player to achieve overall goals.
• Basic computer and data entry skills.
• The ability to be a self-starter with a high attention to detail.
• An ability to perform redundant tasks.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Availability to work Overtime upon request (must have).
• Knowledge of GMP’s and food manufacturing principles a plus
• Bilingual with Spanish a plus.

Benefits:

• 15 (120 hours) Days Paid Time Off Annually
• 8 Paid Company Holidays Annually
• 4% Company Match- 401k Retirement Plans
• Medical Benefits Plans & Health/Flex Saving Accounts
• Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance
• Jacksons & Extra Mile store discounts
• (10% off purchases, $.10 cents off fuel- per gallon)
• Annual $5,250 Tuition Reimbursement
• Scholarship and Financial Assistance Programs
• On Demand Pay & Pay-cards
• $500 Sign on Bonus (after 90 days-hourly employees only)
• Up to $500 Employee Referral Bonus
• Quarterly performance bonuses
• Annual Merit Pay Increases

Working Conditions: 

This role requires a significant amount of movement to meet production rates. An individual in this role will be working with various types of food. They will also operate production equipment upon request. The position will require general physical movements such as walking, standing, lifting, bending, twisting, and reaching. Environmental conditions include cold, wet, allergen, noise, and fume / chemical / odor exposure from raw materials and sanitation chemicals.

Capitol Distributing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.