Support daily sugar manufacturing operations by operating and assisting with industrial equipment, performing cleaning and material handling, following safety procedures, reading production instructions, working rotating 12-hour shifts, and collaborating with production and maintenance teams. Onsite industrial environment with physical demands and training provided.
Amalgamated Sugar Company is hiring Production General Labor employees for our Nampa, Idaho sugar manufacturing facility. These are full-time, year-round manufacturing positions offering competitive wages, outstanding benefits, paid time off, retirement benefits, and opportunities for advancement into skilled trades, operations, maintenance, and leadership roles.
No previous sugar industry experience is required. We provide training for motivated individuals who are dependable, safety-focused, and ready to build a long-term career in industrial manufacturing.
What You'll Do
As a Production General Labor employee, you will help support daily manufacturing and production operations throughout our sugar processing facility.
Responsibilities include:
- Supporting sugar manufacturing and production operations
- Operating and assisting with industrial equipment and machinery
- Using basic hand tools and production equipment
- Performing cleaning, sanitation, and housekeeping duties
- Monitoring work areas for safety and efficiency
- Moving materials and equipment as needed
- Following company safety policies and operating procedures
- Reading and understanding production instructions, schedules, and safety information
- Working collaboratively with production, maintenance, and operations teams
- Completing additional duties as assigned
Work Environment
This position works in an active industrial manufacturing environment.
Essential Job Functions:
- Work around moving mechanical equipment
- Work indoors and outdoors year-round
- Tolerate hot, cold, wet, dusty, and noisy conditions
- Climb stairs and ladders
- Stand and walk for extended periods
- Lift and carry up to 55 pounds
- Bend, kneel, squat, stoop, and reach regularly
- Work safely in a 24/7 manufacturing operation
- Work a rotating 12-hour shift schedule
- Read and comprehend written instructions and understand verbal instructions in English.
- Must pass a post-hire Safety Test (in English) with a score of 70% or better.
Schedule
- Rotating 12-hour shifts
- Day Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Night Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
- Includes weekends and holidays as scheduled
- Days off between rotations
- One full week off each month
Qualifications
Required
- Must be at least 18 years old
- High School Diploma or GED
- Ability to communicate, read, and understand English
- Reliable transportation to Nampa, Idaho
- Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays
- Commitment to workplace safety
Preferred
- Manufacturing experience
- Production experience
- Industrial labor experience
- Construction experience
- Warehouse experience
- Equipment operation experience
Compensation & Benefits
Pay
- Starting Wage: $21.63 per hour
Benefits Available After 30 Days
- Medical coverage with $0 paycheck premium
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Annual perfect attendance incentive ($800/year)
- Safety boot allowance ($175/year)
- Prescription safety glasses allowance ($250/year)
Retirement Benefits
- Pension plan eligibility
- 401(k) eligibility after one year of employment
Pre-Employment Requirements
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of:
- Drug screening
- Physical abilities assessment
- Background check
Amalgamated Sugar Company is a drug-free and tobacco-free workplace operating 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
Amalgamated Sugar Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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