Why GLK

The Production Forklift Operator shall be responsible for supplying materials to the production lines, Change overs as needed, taking out dumpsters and putting away finished goods. Also responsible for maintaining inventories using the first in/first out methodology and overall area organization and cleanliness.  This position is to be performed employing the safest, most efficient and professional methods possible.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees incoming and outgoing components and product to ensure accuracy, completeness, and condition.
• Move, stack, and stage product and materials using a forklift.
• picking duties in an efficient manner that meets customer service standards.
• Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control and security are maintained.  Assist in physical inventories.  Ensure proper stock rotation.
• Maintain the facilities equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.
• On a daily basis, inspect and perform minor maintenance on the forklift or other equipment.
• Seeks out efficiencies in production operations and make recommendations.

• Maintain compliance of company policies and procedures, GMP’s, safety and quality standards, food safety measures, OSHA and other safety regulations.
• Take necessary action to eliminate delays, ensuring adherence to production schedules.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Line Lead/Manager.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to learn and safely operate all equipment.
• Must be able to demonstrate problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Effective communication skills, written and verbal.
• Ability to make effective decisions under pressure, work within deadlines and the ability to work flexibly.
• Ability to perform assigned duties in a highly disruptive environment.
• Ability to efficiently work with minimum supervision.
• Good understanding of health and safety best practices within a manufacturing environment.
• Basic math skills
• Must be age 18 or older to operate forklift.
• Requires flexibility with schedule including break times and working extended hours when needed. Will work an occasional weekend.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of manufacturing experience working in a warehouse facility or equivalent.
• 2+ years experience operating associated or similar equipment.
• Food industry experience preferred, not required.
• Forklift certification, or ability to become certified (company provided).

The Machine Operator is responsible for day-to-day operations within the production department. Responsible for the production area in accordance with Plant Policies and Procedures. The Machine Operator is responsible for operation of the production equipment trained on.

OBJECTIVES/ACTIVITIES:

• Operate machine in accordance with plan policies and procedures.
• Operate machine to meets established goals while maintaining a safe work environment and quality standards.
• Will need to pass LOTO training
• Ability to efficiently work with minimum or no direct supervision.
• Responsible to meet shift production goals
• Active role in ensuring product quality.
• Operate within established standard operating procedures.
• Must be able to work overtime when required to do so.
• Ability to perform assigned tasks under time pressure.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks efficiently at the same time.
• Ability to read and fill out all paperwork.
• Maintain compliance of company policies and procedures, GMP’s, safety and quality standards, food safety measures, OSHA and other safety regulations.
• Take necessary action to eliminate delays, ensuring adherence to production schedules.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Line Lead/Manager.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to learn and safely operate all equipment.
• Must be able to demonstrate problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Effective communication skills, written and verbal.
• Ability to make effective decisions under pressure, work within deadlines and the ability to work flexibly.
• Ability to perform assigned duties in a highly disruptive environment.
• Ability to efficiently work with minimum supervision.
• Good understanding of health and safety best practices within a manufacturing environment.
• Basic math skills
• Must be age 18 or older to operate machinery.
• Requires flexibility with schedule including break times and working extended hours when needed. Will work an occasional weekend.

Starting Pay:  $18.00 per hour with a 1.00 shift differential for 2nd & 3rd shift. 90, 180, and 270 day probationary periods with a possible .50 pay increase at the end of each probationary period.   

$2,000 sign on bonus after successful reviews.

Our company is like a human body, each job has a different (but vital) role. Currently, we need skilled, enthusiastic team players to be the backbone of our daily operations. We’ll find the perfect job to match your abilities and experience. It’s really about you experiencing job satisfaction and contributing to a growing company making unique food products.

We know the job title “Production Associate” may not sound important, but it definitely is valued here. In fact, we can’t continue to produce high-quality food products without you. We provide different training for different positions. You just need to work hard, learn, and give us your best. Your performance may provide opportunities for cross-training in other positions and upward movement within the company.

We want you to be thrilled with your job. So, we evaluate you after 90 days. Your success results in more responsibility, increased pay, and higher-level positions when you show us excellent performance. A high school diploma is not required. You’ll stand tall, knowing you’re contributing to something special. The possibilities are unlimited.

What we like about YOU

• You have a positive attitude and enjoy teamwork
• You have excellent attention to detail
• You understand the importance of safety
• You are a problem-solver
• You can work well without constant supervision; you are self-motivated
• You are physically able to perform repetitive tasks
• You can lift up to 50 pounds
• You can stand for an entire shift
• You are willing to clean processing machinery after each shift
• You have the proven ability to understand and execute written instructions
• You may have manufacturing or food industry experience (not required)
• You can comply with company policies and procedures, GMP’s, safety and quality standards, food safety measures, OSHA, and other safety regulations
• You may be bilingual (English and Spanish), but it is not required
• You are comfortable in a humid working environment (warm in summer, cool in winter)
• You can pass a pre-employment screening for drugs that could negatively affect job performance

Why you’ll like GLK Foods

Positive performers are recognized and appreciated here. In short, we reward and support people who make good things happen. You can make an impact (and get credit for a job well done) because there’s less “corporate red tape.”

Not being held back by bureaucracy also means you have a direct line of communication to leadership. We believe less supervision can inspire great ideas and provides unique opportunities to bring those to life quickly. Bonus financial opportunities are available, depending on the company’s production, so you can make your mark.

GLK Foods leads the world in sauerkraut production, with 80-90% of all sauerkraut made in the U.S. coming from one of our facilities. Yet, it’s our innovation that has made us an industry leader, advancing ever-evolving food concepts. New techniques in the manufacturing process raise GLK Foods to higher levels of dynamic tastes.

We’re proud of our 100+ year history and understand future excellence is rooted in the creation of a meaningful work environment, which fosters the growth of individual employees and improves our community.

Benefits that make a difference!

We take care of our work family with a comprehensive list of benefits.

Full benefits

• Medical, dental, vision upon hire
• Flexible spending program
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off program upon hire
• 401k program (with company match) after 6 months of full-time status

Employer paid

• Life and AD&D; disability
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Maintenance apprenticeship program
• Employee assistance program
• Yearly bonus program opportunity after 6 months of full-time status
• $500.00 referral bonus
• $2,000 sign on bonus Opportunity

GLK Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to accommodate disabilities as fully as possible.

You see things no one else notices. And, when there’s a mystery to be solved, everyone turns to you for help. We need someone like you—a naturally curious, science-based thinker with experience in the field of quality assurance and HACCP.

We’ll call you our “Quality Assurance Specialist,” a highly respected position around here. You’ll be creating and maintaining our HACCP programs, as well as administering our document register, which houses all critical documents and procedures that support our quality assurance program. All quality system and regulatory monitoring activities are in your hands. Yeah, it’s a big deal.

You’ll spend time in our lab, assisting the QA Manager (hold process, foreign material process, glass breakage signoff, code change approval). You’ll review daily paperwork and organize the daily folder, handle sample organization, and perform COA reviews of incoming materials. Plus, you’ll back up our Lab Technician (finished goods testing, lab equipment calibration, fill weights, metal detection).

What we like about YOU

• You love being accurate: from paperwork to work quality to clear communication
• You are efficient (quality assurance functions) and effective (training and development)
• You are cool under pressure; multitasking and performing in a highly disruptive environment
• You thrive without a rigid operating system and smothering supervision
• You communicate well; you’ll report to the Director of Technical Services and working closely with the QA Manager
• You can contribute to our continuous improvement of processes and methods
• You are comfortable delivering work within exacting standards and tolerances
• You can generate new and updated finished specifications of products produced
• You can assist with customer demands (populate surveys, websites, general questions)
• You enjoy assisting with product development and product samples
• You have a 4-year science degree
• You have 2 to 4 years of experience in quality assurance
• You are proficient at Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel, with impressive math skills
• You are comfortable in a humid, warm working environment
• You can pass a pre-employment screening for drugs that could negatively affect job performance

Why you’ll like GLK Foods

Positive performers are recognized and appreciated here. In short, we reward and support people who make good things happen. You can make an impact (and get credit for a job well done) because there’s less “corporate red tape.”

Not being held back by bureaucracy also means you have a direct line of communication to leadership. We believe less supervision can inspire great ideas and provides unique opportunities to bring those to life quickly. Bonus financial opportunities are available, depending on the company’s production, so can make your mark.

GLK Foods leads the world in sauerkraut production, with 80-90% of all sauerkraut made in the U.S. coming from one of our facilities. Yet, it’s our innovation that has made us an industry leader, advancing ever-evolving food concepts. New techniques in the manufacturing process raise GLK Foods to higher levels of dynamic tastes.

We’re growing! Upcoming facility expansions in Bear Creek, Wisconsin, will increase production capacity and office space, helping enhance our already inviting work atmosphere. We’re proud of our 100+ year history and understand future excellence is rooted in the creation of a meaningful work environment, which fosters the growth of individual employees and improves our community.

Benefits that make a difference!

We take care of our work family with a comprehensive list of benefits.

Full benefits

• Medical, dental, vision
• Flexible spending program
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off program
• 401k program (with company match)

Employer paid

• Life and AD&D; disability
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Maintenance apprenticeship program
• Yearly bonus program opportunity after six months of full-time employment
• $2,000 sign on bonus Opportunity

GLK Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to accommodate disabilities as fully as possible.

You’re someone who cares about order. High standards. Cleanliness. You’re well-versed in cleaning essentials: operations, materials, supplies, and pest control. We’re in need of someone like you—someone who understands the importance of sanitation in food production and has demonstrated the ability to go above and beyond standards to guarantee clean, safe handling practices and equipment.

This position isn’t just about “cleaning,” though—it’s also about keeping up production equipment, documentation, making sure chemicals are properly labeled, stored and used, and adhering to GMP guidelines (just to name a few).

Officially, you’re our “Sanitor,” which means you’ll be a part of the line responsible for ensuring food safety, quality, and production efficiency. We’ll need you to see to it that all sanitation rules and regulations are being followed to the letter so our products remain high-quality and safe. Also in your hands: troubleshooting issues related to sanitation and coming up with innovative solutions to problems.

At GLK, safety is a top priority, and we’ll rely on your expertise to help us maintain a safe environment. Along the way, we’ll provide regular reviews and relevant training to help keep you up to speed.

What we like about YOU

• You aim high when it comes to quality, efficiency, and meeting standards
• You constantly work to better yourself and sharpen your skills
• You can document information clearly and accurately
• You’re an independent worker and quick on your feet
• You’re happy to work overtime when you need to
• You have proven success working under pressure and multitasking (even in the face of disruptions)
• You find it easy to communicate with people from all walks of life
• You’re a perfectionist in all things sanitation—you’re able to produce work within exacting standards and tolerances
• You know what the acronym “HACCP” means (and have a working knowledge of how to implement and follow it)
• You can comply with company policies and procedures, GMPs, safety and quality standards, food safety measures, OSHA, and other safety regulations
• You’re okay with working in a hot and humid environment
• You can lift and move heavy and weirdly-shaped objects (up to 50 pounds)
• You have a high school diploma or GED
• You have training and 1-3 years in a field related to sanitation
• You can pass a pre-employment screening for drugs that could negatively affect job performance

Why you’ll like GLK Foods

Positive performers are recognized and appreciated here. In short, we reward and support people who make good things happen. You can make an impact (and get credit for a job well done) because there’s less “corporate red tape.”

Not being held back by bureaucracy also means you have a direct line of communication to leadership. We believe less supervision can inspire great ideas and provides unique opportunities to bring those to life quickly. Bonus financial opportunities are available, depending on the company’s production, so you can make your mark.

GLK Foods leads the world in sauerkraut production, with 80-90% of all sauerkraut made in the U.S. coming from one of our facilities. Yet, it’s our innovation that has made us an industry leader, advancing ever-evolving food concepts. New techniques in the manufacturing process raise GLK Foods to higher levels of dynamic tastes.

We’re proud of our 100+ year history and understand future excellence is rooted in the creation of a meaningful work environment, which fosters the growth of individual employees and improves our community.

Benefits that make a difference!

We take care of our work family with a comprehensive list of benefits.

Full benefits

• Medical, dental, vision
• Flexible spending program upon hire
• Paid time off program upon hire
• 401k program (with company match) after 6 months of full-time employment

Employer paid

• Life and AD&D; disability
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Maintenance apprenticeship program
• Employee assistance program
• Yearly bonus program opportunity after 6 months of full-time employment
• $500 referral program
• $2,000 sign on bonus Opportunity

GLK Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to accommodate disabilities as fully as possible.