at KanPak, LLC (Golden State Foods) in Arkansas City, Kansas, United States
Job Description
Pouch Operator What You'll Do- Set up, operate, and troubleshoot pouch filling machines to ensure safe and efficient production
- Follow daily production schedules based on product needs
- Adjust machine settings to ensure proper filling, sealing, and packaging
- Perform in-process quality checks (e.g., temperature, pressure, fill volume)
- Maintain aseptic conditions to ensure product safety and quality
- Complete production logs, batch records, and quality documentation accurately
- Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for sanitation and equipment operation
- Communicate production or quality issues to supervisors and team leads
- Collaborate with Quality and Production teams to meet food safety and regulatory standards
- Support other operational areas as needed to maintain production flow
- Maintain equipment and ensure proper functionality
- High School Diploma or GED required
- 6–12 months of food manufacturing experience preferred
- Ability to work with Human Machine Interface (HMI) systems
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow processes
- Ability to climb ladders and work in elevated or warm production areas
- Effective communication and teamwork skills
- Reliability, accountability, and integrity
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
- Frequent climbing of stairs and ladders
- Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds
- Frequent reaching, bending, kneeling, and handling tasks
- Visual acuity including close, distance, and depth perception
- Shift- 10p-6a
- Full-time position in a 24/7 manufacturing facility
- Schedule may include various shifts, weekends, and overtime based on production needs
- Work performed in an indoor manufacturing environment with exposure to:
- Heat and warm processing areas
- Production equipment and machinery
- Food ingredients, allergens, and cleaning chemicals
- Paid time off (vacation, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty—subject to eligibility)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Disability and Life insurance options
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Retirement plan options
- Education reimbursement and professional development opportunities
Applicants only; No Recruiters please.
KanPak, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, affirms to recruit, hire, train, and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, sex, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. KanPak will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account
