1st shift- Peeler

Kent Quality Foods, a family-owned business and an established leader in the food processing industry is now hiring for a 1st Shift Production Operator position at our Leonard Location! If you are looking for an organization that appreciates you and what you do - look no further.

As a peeler operator, you will help keep production running safely and accurately by verifying product, operating the peeling process, inspecting finished product, and escalating quality concerns. This hands-on role is a strong fit for someone who follows procedures carefully, works well with others, and takes pride in food quality and safety.

Job Responsibilities:

• Verify cart labels, product numbers, and descriptions against the daily production schedule.


• Confirm all labels on each cart match the schedule and one another, and route labels for operator verification.


• Complete required first-piece inspection signoffs and confirm hinge-cut setup for certain products.


• Visually inspect product for color consistency, correct size, grease, wrinkles, and other quality concerns.


• Inspect peeled product for peeler cuts, drive-roller cuts, remaining casing, and other defects.


• Stop production and notify the line operator, QA, supervisor or manager when product or labeling does not match requirements.


• Remove and dispose of cart labels as directed to support accurate production control.

Qualifications:

• Ability to work in cold work environment


• Machine setup experience will be helpful


• Standing for 8-12 hours a day


• Accuracy and attention to detail verifying setups and work performed


• Good team working skills and the ability to work alone


• Possess a good understanding of health, safety, and basic hygiene rules


• Repetitive heavy lifting of 50-55 pounds

Join a growing company that offers:

• Starting Wage, $18.25 + $1.00 attendance bonus every 4 weeks


• Overtime opportunities


• Full benefits (Medical, dental, vision)


• 401k) Plan with Company match


• Outstanding team environment

Apply online or in person at our Leonard location, 703 Leonard St NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504.