Processing Associate/Mixer/Compounder

Job title: Processing Associate/Mixer/Compounder

Location of Job: Independence MO (Union)

2nd Shift: 3:00 pm – 11:30 pm (Mon- Fri)

3rd Shift: 11:00 pm - 7:30 am (Sun- Thurs)

Pay Rate – $25.48 with an additional $0.50 - $0.75 shift differential | Weekly pay periods

Benefit Overview

These are direct hires, full time position with a full benefits package - Medical, Dental, & Vision plans | 401K Matching | Unilever’s Employee Share Plan | Tuition Reimbursement | Paid Leaves | Monthly Bonus Payouts | Uniforms and PPE provided | $750 employee referral bonus payments | Safety shoe subsidy, prescription safety glasses discount, etc. | Onsite company store for employees to purchase Unilever products at a discount | Career Advancement Opportunities

Background & Purpose of the Job

Knorr believes that wholesome, nutritious food should be accessible and affordable to all. That’s why we’re on a journey to ensure all Americans can eat healthy meals they feel good about by creating high-quality products, offering simple chef-developed recipes, or supporting organizations and initiatives that provide access to healthy foods, Knorr remains committed to its long history of making good food available to everyone.

What You'll Do

• Utilize computer to retrieve recipe information and ingredient quantities

• Weigh individual raw ingredients

• Dump various weight bags of ingredients into stationery hoppers for consumption

• Operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts

• Maintain equipment to the prescribed standards and level of cleanliness

• Carry out product and process changeovers/washes to maintain quality standards while minimizing the impact to the production plan

• Utilize all appropriate safety and environmental procedures relating to the factory and equipment to ensure a safe working environment

• Monitor quality against set standards and reports any product and packaging faults

• Detects process abnormalities quickly and takes emergency action to prevent them

• Reports machine malfunction (mechanical/electrical) to mechanic, electrician, and/or supervisor

• All other duties as assigned

• What You'll Need to Succeed

• Minimum of two (2) years recent and continuous employment in a high-speed manufacturing environment.

• Must have strong troubleshooting skills and mechanical aptitude.

• Must be able to read, write and understand English

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, physical and background check.

• Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

• At Unilever, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive/succeed. All applicants will receive fair and respectful consideration, and we actively support the growth and development of every employee.

• Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities.

• For more information on your federal rights, please see Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal

• Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, credit check and DMV check.