Production & Packaging 3rd Shift at the Howard plant

Production & Packaging

** $500 New Hire Bonus **

We are working! AK Crust is proud to be an essential part of the country's food supply chain.

AK Pizza Crust has immediate openings in Production and Packaging. Easy, entry-level line work! These are full time, year-round positions with a growing, successful company. Join one of the nation's foremost manufacturers of pizza crust and pizza dough products- right here in NE Wisconsin!

Apply online at https://www.akcrust.com/careers or apply in person today at our main office:
1326 Cornell Road
Green Bay, WI 54313
(Howard Industrial Park)
(920) 662-0304 extension 133

Locations. The Company operates three production plants and one fabrication shop in Green Bay. Immediate openings will vary based on current staffing needs at one of these work-site locations:

• 3050 Walker Drive (East side)
• 1326 Cornell Road (Howard industrial park)
• Public transportation. The plants on Fisk Street and Walker Drive are on the bus line.

Starting Pay.

• $19.50 per hour plus bonuses, benefits

Over-time, Double-time. Some weekend work will be required. Ask about our over-time opportunities and generous Double-Time Premium!

Advancement Opportunities. Qualified employees enjoy rapid advancement at AK Crust! As a busy, growing company, we provide tremendous opportunity for advancement and career development. Employees may train for assistant and lead roles including machine operator, dough mixer, press operator, line supervisor and more! Potential to earn up to $20.00 per hour with training and promotions!

$500 New Hire Bonus

• $150 bonus after 40 hours
• $150 bonus after 160 hours
• $200 bonus after 480 hours

Generous Benefits and Perks. Production employees of AK Crust enjoy an amazing benefits package including:

• $500 New Hire bonus
• Double Time Pay
• Shift differentials
• On-site physical therapist
• Satellite radio in work areas
• Free uniforms
• Free Snacks
• Safety shoe reimbursement
• Free Dental Insurance (employee coverage)
• Health Insurance
• Vision Benefit
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance, short & long term
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick days
• PTO benefit

Job Duties. Specific tasks will vary by line and department including:
- Counting and stacking baked or frozen pizza crusts
- Bagging and boxing crusts
- Spotting dough balls on a conveyor belt
- Making and labeling boxes
- Inspecting product for quality, weight, size & shape
- Forming cheese-stuffed crusts
- Band-sawing edges of stacked crusts
- Stacking trays
- Stacking full boxes onto pallets
- Moving pallets with pallet jack
- Cleaning, sweeping, garbage. First shift also performs a weekly full-line sanitation.

Essential Job Requirements

• Some production, packaging, or assembly experience is helpful - but we will train!
• High school diploma or GED is a plus
• Reading: ability to read labels, recipes, scales, safety and food safety procedures
• Math: ability to count, perform basic math to ensure that product is packaged in the correct quantity
• Must be drug-free and able to pass pre-employment and random drug tests administered at any time
• Excellent attendance
• Physical demands:
  • Fast-paced manual labor
  • Standing, walking: 8+ hours per day
  • Constant bending, twisting, reaching
  • Constant repetitive wrist and hand motion
  • Frequent overhead lifting, reaching, and stacking
  • Frequent to constant lifting up to 25 pounds
  • Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to climb stairs, step stools
  • Excellent hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity
  • Temperatures: Baked lines work in warmer temperatures; frozen lines work in a 55 degree packaging area. Not all lines are affected.
• Dress code: Food Safety GMP's are followed in all plant areas. Hairnets, beard nets, and uniforms are worn. No watches, no jewelry, no piercings, no false fingernails or nail polish are permitted. No dresses, skirts, shorts, capris, or pants with holes are permitted. New slip-resistant footwear is required. The company provides a voucher for purchase of safety shoes.
• Language skills: Requires the ability to understand and follow instructions and to communicate effectively one-on-one and in small groups
• Teamwork and a positive attitude are essential in keeping with our culture of cooperation and respect
• Strong reading, writing, and basic math skills required
• Computer skills: all employees must be able to punch in and out on a computer interface

Drug Free, Alcohol Free Workplace. Pre-employment, Random, Post-Accident, and Reasonable Suspicion Drug & Alcohol Screening is strictly enforced.