Brewing Production Kitchen Associate I | 1st Shift

Who We AreFounded in 2008, AKM LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of FedUp Foods PBC, is one of the nation's early producers of kombucha, and one of the largest functional beverage manufacturers in America, offering a diverse portfolio of organic private label functional beverages for top global retailers.Position SummaryThe primary role of this position is assisting the flavor kitchen in handling raw ingredients: including cleaning areas, tanks and other vessels for food safe use, preparing ingredients, juicing, flavoring, mixing and carbonating kombucha and other beverages. This is a permanent full-time hourly non-exempt position. In order to help ensure all aspects of this position are performed as expected, measurable metrics will be provided along with regularly scheduled performance reviews.Schedule: Monday – Friday, 06:00 AM - 2:30 PMNote: Flexibility required; schedule is subject to change based on business needs.An ideal applicant will be highly skilled, consistently punctual and enjoy working with a variety of skilled individuals who share similar values and goals.General Duties/ResponsibilitiesMaintain a safe and clean working food space through:Annual chemical training, proper cleaning chemical usage and proper chemical titrations Daily cleaning of equipment, floors, drains and other systemsRegular deep cleaning of equipment, floors, drains and other systemsAdvocate a safe working environment by adhering to all PPE requirements and policiesPromote a safe working environment by reporting incidents and near misses to assigned supervisorClean in Place (CIP) Brite TanksAssist in the preparation of ingredients according to standard operating procedures (SOPs) in accordance with the weekly flavor planCleaning of all prep kitchen equipment, surfaces, floors and drains used according to SOPsPlan and stage future ingredientsThaw, sort, wash, cut, blend, juice or mix ingredients as needed using measurement toolsAdd appropriate flavor recipes to brite tanks according to weekly plan and flavor specific SOPs.Record accurate data in spreadsheets, logs and in ERP on lot numbers, waste, thawing and amount of ingredients added to each batchOperation of high speed mixersInject flavors to correct brite tanks using pumpsAssist in carbonation of packaging tanks when flavoring is complete to appropriate specificationsAssist in Preparation of ingredients as necessary for future flavoring as schedule dictatesAssemble and utilize large scale cold press juicer Maintain a safe and clean working food spaceDaily cleaningRegular deep cleaningFood Safety and Quality ResponsibilitiesFollow GMP policy when in the production facility and encourage your team to do the same.Understand our SQF policies relating to pest control, visitors, allergen management, and cleaning and sanitation.Demonstrate awareness of Management's Commitment to SQF and work towards Food Safety and Quality and help the company meet this commitment.If there is a problem that involves food quality and safety, report to the Quality Assurance Manager Manager so that the CAPA (corrective action, preventative action) log may be filled out, the situation be investigated, and resolved with the goal of continuous improvement of food quality and safety.Required Skills/AbilitiesForklift and pallet jack experience preferred but not requiredKeen attention to detailAccurate measurement conversionHigh standard of cleanlinessDependability is requiredProficiency with spreadsheet dataHeightened awareness of safety precautions and hazards for self and othersAbility to interact effectively at all levels within the organizationAbility to multitask and be flexiblePositive and team oriented attitudeMust be willing/able to work scheduled overtime, including some weekend shiftsFlexibility in work hours is necessary to meet operational demandsEducation and ExperienceHigh school diploma or GED requiredMinimum 1 year experience kitchen prep/batch mixing work, preferredWork Environment/Physical Requirements30 minute unpaid Lunch break; Two 15 minute breaks PaidAbility to stand, walk, and be on your feet for prolonged periodsAbility to work in hot, cold, and wet environmentsAbility to regularly lift, push, or pull up to 65 poundsAbility to bend, squat, crawl, kneel, push, pull, and walk on uneven surfaces regularly Our ValuesAgility • Collaboration • Communication • Lifelong Learning • Community • GratitudeOur BenefitsHealth Insurance (80–90% of individual premium covered)Group Term Life Insurance (100% company-covered)Short-Term Disability (100% company-covered)Long-Term Disability (50% company-covered)Voluntary Dental, Vision, Life & Accident Insurance401(k) with Employer Match9 Paid Holidays, PTO & Sick TimePay: $20EEO StatementAKM provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as directed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.